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.
Related costs
Driveway
UK driveway costs for gravel, tarmac, concrete, block paving and resin-bound surfaces.
£60–£120 per m²View guide →Cost guideLandscaper day rate
Typical UK landscaper day and hourly rates for garden and outdoor projects.
£180–£280 per dayView guide →Cost guideGarden room
Typical UK garden room and garden office costs from mini self-assembly rooms to premium turnkey cabins.
£5,250 mini room / £11,750 office podView guide →