Patio cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£80 – £160 /m²
Concrete slabs start around £80/m² laid. Indian sandstone runs about £120/m² and porcelain £160/m². A typical 20m² patio lands £1,600–£3,200.
Takes3–6 daysDisruptionLow, garden only
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Concrete slabs | Budget-friendly, solid | £80 /m² |
| Indian sandstone | Natural variation, classic | £120 /m² |
| Porcelain | Sharp, stain-proof, modern | £160 /m² |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Area marked out and dug to depth
- Sub-base laid and compacted
- Slabs laid on a full mortar bed (not dabs)
- Cuts made around edges and features
- Pointed or jointed with compound
- Sealed if natural stone; cured before furniture
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £124 /m²
London (Outer)from £108 /m²
South Eastfrom £96 /m²
East of Englandfrom £88 /m²
South Westfrom £84 /m²
Scotland (Highlands)from £76 /m²
West Midlandsfrom £75 /m²
North Westfrom £74 /m²
East Midlandsfrom £74 /m²
Scotland (Central)from £73 /m²
Yorkshirefrom £72 /m²
Walesfrom £70 /m²
North Eastfrom £68 /m²
Northern Irelandfrom £66 /m²
Popular choices
Large-format porcelainGrey and beige sandstone blendsPatio-to-lawn steel edging
Rules & regulations
- No planning permission for back-garden patios, front gardens follow the 5m² permeable drainage rule
- Raising levels near the house must stay 150mm below the damp-proof course
Snap tips
- Insist on a full mortar bed, 'dot and dab' patios rock loose within a couple of years
- Porcelain needs a primer on each slab; a fitter who doesn't mention it hasn't laid much of it
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