What affects the cost?
Patio costs vary widely with paving material, layout, excavation, sub-base work, drainage, waste removal and local labour pricing.
- Patio area
- Paving material
- Pattern complexity
- Ground preparation
- Drainage and access
- Waste removal
Typical cost breakdown
Regional planning examples
The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.
Sources used for this guide
Patio Laying: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: 2026
Used for: Patio cost-per-m², ground preparation and labour benchmarks
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 25 m² patio cost?
Using a common planning benchmark of around £130 per m², a 25 m² patio is roughly £3,250 before unusual ground preparation.
How much is ground preparation?
Current guides suggest around £40 per m² can be a useful planning allowance where substantial preparation is required.
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