Patio & landscaping prices at a glance
Typical UK prices including labour, as a guide only. Costs vary by area, access, materials and the condition of the property, so always get a written quote.
What affects the cost?
- Paving material and size of slabs
- Dig-out depth and sub-base
- Levels, steps and retaining walls
- Drainage and falls away from the house
- Access for machinery and waste removal
- Pointing, edging and finishing
Example itemised quote
This is what a professional patio & landscaping quote looks like when it's broken down line by line, so you can compare like for like.
Instant-Estimate for landscapers →EXAMPLE QUOTE
Porcelain patio & new lawn
"Dig out and lay a 30 square metre porcelain patio on a full sub-base, new turf on the rest, about 40 square metres, and two skips."
Dig out & MOT type 1 sub-base
30 m2 × £32.00
£960.00
Porcelain slabs laid on full mortar bed
30 m2 × £78.00
£2,340.00
Ground prep & new turf
40 m2 × £14.00
£560.00
Labour: pointing, edging & clean down
2 day × £260.00
£520.00
Skip hire (x2)
2 item × £280.00
£560.00
Illustrative prices. Instant-Estimate uses your own labour rate and price library, and quotes work with or without VAT.
Common questions
How long does it take to lay a patio?
A typical 20–40m² patio takes three to six days including dig-out, sub-base, laying and pointing.
Is porcelain better than sandstone?
Porcelain is more stain-resistant and low maintenance, while sandstone is cheaper and has a more natural look but needs sealing.
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