3 Real Patios You Can Build for Under £500 in Materials
Most paving websites say "prices from £18/m²" and leave you to guess the rest. We're going to do something different. Here are three real patio builds using actual products from our website, with exact quantities, exact prices, and exact totals. Every price includes VAT and free UK delivery. No hidden fees, no "call for a quote," no surprises. Just the honest numbers.
Prices verified May 2026. All prices below are live on our website right now. Click any product link to check — what you see here is what you'll pay. If a price has changed since publication, the website price is the current one.
This is the build for someone who wants a proper Indian sandstone patio at the lowest possible price. One product, one order, one delivery. The patio pack gives you a mix of sizes (900×600, 600×600, 600×290, 290×290) that lay in a traditional random pattern — the classic British sandstone patio look.
Who this is for: First-time DIYers, budget-conscious homeowners, anyone who wants genuine natural stone character without overspending. The mixed-size patio pack is also the most forgiving format to lay — the random pattern disguises minor alignment issues that would show on a uniform grid.
A comparable 19m² Kandla Grey patio pack from a typical UK reseller: £22–26/m² for the stone + £0–50 delivery + £80 split pallet charge if you don't order a full crate = £498–574 total. You save £110–186 buying direct from us — on one order.
That's a nearly 19m² genuine Indian sandstone patio — enough to fit a dining table for six, a pair of loungers, and a barbecue — for £388 delivered to your door. The stone is hundreds of millions of years old and will outlast your mortgage. Not bad for less than the price of a weekend away.
This is the build for someone who wants a clean, modern look. The 900×600 format is the UK's most popular paving size — large enough to feel contemporary and spacious, with fewer joints than 600×600. Laid in a running bond pattern (brickwork style, staggered), it creates the sleek, linear aesthetic you see in magazine gardens.
Optional upgrade — add a border:
Who this is for: Homeowners with a modern extension, new build, or contemporary garden who want clean lines and a spacious feel. The 900×600 format is also the sweet spot between visual impact and practical handling — each slab weighs about 28kg, manageable for two people.
A comparable 22m² of Kandla Grey 900×600 from a typical reseller: £24–28/m² + £50 delivery + £80 split pallet charge = £658–746 total. You save £182–270. That's enough to cover the sub-base aggregate for the entire project.
Twenty-two square metres of Kandla Grey — the UK's most popular paving slab in the UK's most popular size — for £476. That's a 20m² patio with spare slabs for cuts and waste, delivered free to your door. Enough space for a full outdoor dining set, a drinks trolley, and room to walk around all of it without anyone feeling cramped.
This is the build for someone who wants the Kandla Grey aesthetic but never wants to seal, scrub, or treat their patio again. Porcelain reproduces the silver-grey tones of Kandla Grey sandstone in a non-porous, stain-proof, frost-proof, maintenance-free format. Hose it down once a year. That's the full maintenance schedule.
Optional upgrade — add matching edging:
Who this is for: Anyone who values their weekends more than they value patio maintenance. Families with young children (R11 anti-slip = safe when wet). Owners of rental properties or holiday lets (zero maintenance between guests). Anyone near a barbecue area (porcelain laughs at oil stains — they wipe straight off).
Comparable 22m² of Kandla Grey porcelain 600×600 from a typical supplier: £24–30/m² + £50 delivery + £80 split pallet = £658–790 total. You save £189–321. And you'll never spend a penny on sealer, algae treatment, or maintenance products — the ten-year saving on maintenance alone is worth another £200+.
A 22m² porcelain patio that looks like natural Kandla Grey sandstone, handles every stain you throw at it, and needs zero maintenance for as long as you own the house — for £469. That's less than a single weekend at Center Parcs, and this one lasts 30 years.
What about the rest of the project?
The prices above cover the paving slabs only — the most expensive single item in any patio build. Here's what else you'll need and roughly what it costs:
So the complete DIY cost for a 20m² patio — paving, sub-base, mortar, pointing, skip, everything — comes in at roughly:
A genuine natural stone or porcelain patio — not concrete imitations, not plastic composite — for under a grand. Installed by a professional landscaper, add £1,000–1,600 for labour. But the paving itself? Under £500 in every case.
Read our full patio cost breakdown for more worked examples, or our step-by-step laying guide if you're doing it yourself.
Why are our prices this low?
Because we're a direct importer. We buy stone from the quarry and ship it to our Nottingham warehouse. No importer takes a cut. No wholesaler adds a margin. No reseller marks it up again before you see it. One supply chain, one margin, one price. That's why a full crate of Kandla Grey lands at £388 from us when it's £498+ from a reseller selling the same stone.
We also don't charge for delivery (free UK mainland), don't add split pallet charges (buy what you need, not what fills a truck), and don't surprise you with postcode surcharges at checkout. The price on the product page is the price you pay. Full stop.
Read more about the hidden fees other suppliers charge — and why we don't.
Build your patio for under £500
All three products are in stock right now at our Nottingham warehouse. Free UK delivery, dispatched within 24 hours.
Build 01 — £388 Build 02 — £476 Build 03 — £469Frequently asked questions
Are these prices real?
Yes. Every price in this post is taken directly from our website and verified at the time of writing. Click any product link to see the current live price. All prices include VAT and free UK mainland delivery.
Can I really build a patio for under £500?
In paving materials, yes — all three builds above come in under £500. The total project cost (including sub-base aggregate, mortar, pointing, skip hire) adds approximately £535–615 for a 20m² DIY build. So a complete DIY patio costs roughly £900–1,100 all-in. Professional installation adds £1,000–1,600 in labour.
Which build do you recommend?
Build 01 (patio pack) if you want the lowest price and a traditional look. Build 02 (900×600) if you want a modern, clean-line aesthetic. Build 03 (porcelain) if you never want to maintain your patio. All three use Kandla Grey — the UK's most popular paving colour — so you can't go wrong on colour regardless of which you choose.
Do I need to order extra for cuts and waste?
Builds 02 and 03 include 10% extra for cuts and waste (22m² for a 20m² patio). Build 01 covers 18.95m² as a full crate — if your patio is exactly this size or smaller, you're covered. If it's larger, order a second smaller pack to supplement.
What if I want a different colour?
We stock six sandstone colours (Kandla Grey, Raj Green, Rippon Buff, Fossil Mint, Camel Dust, Autumn Brown) and a full porcelain range. Prices vary slightly by colour — browse our paving slabs page to compare. Most sandstone colours sit in the £20–23/m² range, so the total build cost is similar.
