Would you like to have a beautiful decorative pattern of tiles laid in your garden that everyone will be amazed at? Let a professional paver lay the paving, then you can be sure it will be done right. You can read all about the costs and possibilities on Renoca.
What does paving cost?
How much does it cost to have paving laid by a professional? Depending on the state of your garden, costs start at around £70 per m2 on average. The exact cost will depend on the tiles you choose and whether additional sand is required. In the price overview below you will find average costs for various components.
| Tile laying | Price incl. £ 60 per hour |
|---|---|
| Improvement and grouting sand | £ 50 – £ 70 per m² |
* On average: the smaller the tiles and the more particular the laying pattern, the more expensive it is to hire a paver. In this case, a paver often charges per hour rather than per m². This is because ornamental paving takes more time, effort and accuracy.
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Price examples
Expensive laying ornamental paving
For a 10 m² area with a simple pattern and concrete tiles, you will pay an average of £800 for ornamental paving, including having it laid by a paving contractor. The ornamental paving here is not very decorative, as the tiles are simple and little variation is possible in terms of laying pattern.
Average ornamental paving laying
Most people choose a pattern such as zigzags and have this pattern laid with baked tiles. This gives a subtle atmospheric twist to your garden. For an area of 10 m² you pay an average of £ 1,100, including tiles and laying costs.
Deluxe paving
Deluxe paving uses natural stone and a special decorative pattern, such as circles or different sizes of stones, to create a beautiful terrace. On average, this paving costs £1,600 to lay for a 10 m² area.
Price structure for ornamental paving
What choices determine the price for ornamental paving installation?
If you go for ornamental paving, you will be faced with several choices, all of which will affect the total price. See below which choices these are and how they affect the price.
Choice 1: ornamental patterns
Depending on the degree of difficulty of ornamental patterns, the price goes up for laying beautiful garden tiles by a paver. The following points influence the price per m² or hour:
- Patterns (zigzag, round, wild banding, etc.)
- Different shapes and sizes of ornamental paving
- Different colours of ornamental paving
In these cases, extra care must be taken while laying the ornamental paving. Just one centimetre too much to the left or right can cause the shape to fail. Because of the extra time this takes, also often due to more cutting, the price goes up. You are therefore at the upper limit of the price for hiring a paving contractor rather than the lower limit (see the price table at the top of the article).
Choice 2: Type of tiles for ornamental paving
To determine whether the paving you have in mind fits your budget, you can see the prices of different types of tiles below. Baked tiles in particular are popular for ornamental paving.
| Tiles | Price per sq m, incl. VAT | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Baked tiles | £15 – £35 | Sturdy tiles, which means the tiles will last a long time. Tiles start to discolour after a few years. Available in all sizes, shapes and different colours |
Choice 3: Additional options
There is more to good, tightly laid ornamental paving. In order to enjoy your paving as long as possible, it is smart to have the following extra options applied.
| Product | Price | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Insert ties | £5 – £10 per metre | The paving remains extra firmly in place. |
| Sierke | £ 7 – £ 35 per m² | Provides an extra nice look and is good for drainage. |
| Dividing bands | £ 10 – £ 30 per metre | For level differences in your garden or beds. |
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