How Much Does Granite Paving Cost in the UK in 2026?
PSU granite paving started from £23.59 per m² in the July 2026 price list. Silver Grey patio packs started from £23.79 per m², with 900 × 600 × 20 mm slabs from £25.19 per m². These are paving material prices; groundwork and installation are separate.
Which Granite Paving Offers the Lowest Starting Price?
Silver Grey 900 × 200 × 20 mm planks had the lowest starting price among the slab formats listed here, at £23.59 per m². Their long, narrow shape suits linear patios, paths and borders. The headline rate applies to the full-pack option, so compare the total price of the quantity your project needs.
Is Silver Grey Granite Cheaper Than Blue Grey and Black Granite?
Yes. Silver Grey was the most affordable of these three granite colours in the July price list. Blue Grey 20 mm slabs started from £30.39 per m² and Absolute Black 20 mm slabs from £36.69 per m². Colour, dimensions and thickness determine the specific product price.
Do Granite Paving Prices Include VAT and Delivery?
All listed prices are VAT inclusive + Free UK Delivery*. The free-delivery offer covers eligible UK postcodes under our delivery terms; postcode surcharges and premium services are additional where applicable.
Does the Price per Square Metre Include Laying?
No. The rates in this guide cover the granite products supplied. Excavation, waste removal, sub-base, bedding, primer, jointing, drainage and labour belong in the installation budget. Our granite paving installation cost guide explains those costs separately.
July 2026 Granite Paving Price List
The following figures record selected products from our July 2026 price list. Browse the granite paving range for current product options. This is a dated PSU price reference, with the price of your selected pack confirmed on the product page when ordering.
| Granite Product | July 2026 Starting Price | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Grey planks, 900 × 200 × 20 mm | £23.59/m² | Linear patios, paths and borders |
| Silver Grey mixed-size patio packs, 20 mm | £23.79/m² | Mixed-format garden patios |
| Silver Grey slabs, 900 × 600 × 20 mm | £25.19/m² | Rectangular patios and terraces |
| Silver Grey slabs, 600 × 600 × 20 mm | £25.52/m² | Square-grid paving layouts |
| Silver Grey / Glacier Ice formats, 25 mm | £28.39–£29.19/m², depending on format | Patios requiring a thicker slab |
| Blue Grey slabs, 20 mm | £30.39/m² | Contemporary darker-grey patios |
| Absolute Black slabs, 20 mm | £36.69/m² | Deep-black patios and feature areas |
| Selected granite setts | £45.26–£59.99/m², depending on product | Borders, courtyards and suitably specified driveways |
| Granite block kerbs | £2.71/block | Garden boundaries and edging |
| Selected larger granite kerbs | £10.99/unit | Substantial landscape edges |
| Selected granite bullnose steps | £33.00–£39.99/step, depending on product | Garden steps and entrances |
| Selected granite coping stones | £25.50/piece | Wall tops and raised beds |
Ranges show starting prices for selected products, rather than minimum and maximum prices for every item in a collection. Slabs and setts are compared by area; steps, kerbs and coping are priced by piece.
What Does £23.59 per m² Mean for Your Order?
The entry price relates to Silver Grey granite linear paving. It gives you a useful basis for comparing materials, while the pack selector determines the actual order total. Smaller split packs can have a different effective rate per square metre.
For example, a 20 m² area multiplied by £23.59 gives £471.80 before allowing for cuts or selecting available packs. That calculation is an area-based budget, not the price of a specific 20 m² pack.
Granite Material Budgets for 20, 30 and 40 m² Patios
The table below multiplies patio area by three July slab rates. It makes the cost difference between formats easy to see before you add cutting allowance, round to available packs and include steps or borders.
| Patio Area | Planks at £23.59/m² | Patio Packs at £23.79/m² | 900 × 600 Slabs at £25.19/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m² | £471.80 | £475.80 | £503.80 |
| 30 m² | £707.70 | £713.70 | £755.70 |
| 40 m² | £943.60 | £951.60 | £1,007.60 |
Worked Example: A 30 m² Patio
Using a 10% cutting allowance for this example, the target paving quantity is 30 × 1.10 = 33 m². At the £25.19/m² rate for Silver Grey 900 × 600 mm slabs, the area-based material allowance is £831.27.
Next, choose available packs that cover the required quantity and use their combined selling price for the order budget. Agree the cutting allowance with your installer: curves, diagonal layouts and numerous small sections use more cuts than a simple rectangular layout.
Choosing Granite by Colour and Budget
Silver Grey: Strong Value Across the Main Patio Area
Silver Grey granite paving combines a bright natural finish with granite's durability, frost resistance and hard-wearing surface. Flamed paving provides textured outdoor grip, making it a practical choice for everyday garden use.
Its range of planks, square slabs and rectangular slabs lets you choose the layout that suits the garden. On a 30 m² area, the difference between the £23.59 and £25.19 rates is only £48 before cutting allowance and pack selection. That makes the preferred layout worth considering alongside the lowest headline price.
Blue Grey: A Stronger Contemporary Contrast
Blue Grey granite creates a deeper grey backdrop for pale walls, planting and modern garden furniture. The £30.39/m² July starting rate covered selected 20 mm slabs; other dimensions had their own prices.
Use it across the patio for a darker scheme, or combine it with lighter paving where the design calls for contrasting zones.
Absolute Black: A Distinctive Architectural Finish
Absolute Black granite brings a deep colour to entrances, terraces and formal gardens. At a July starting price of £36.69/m², it sits above Silver Grey in the material budget.
A feature strip, border or separate seating area can introduce that colour without specifying black granite across the whole project.
Why Thickness and Processing Affect the Price
Thicker paving uses more stone for the same surface area. At equal dimensions and density, a 25 mm slab contains 25% more stone than a 20 mm slab. That affects weight, handling and transport as well as the material used at the factory.
Granite prices also reflect sawing, surface finishing, edge work and colour selection. Flamed slabs, cropped setts and bullnose steps involve different production processes, so each should be compared with an equivalent product.
Budgeting for Setts, Steps, Kerbs and Coping
Granite setts add definition to patio edges, entrances and courtyards. Their smaller individual units and, in many formats, greater thickness increase processing and stone volume per square metre. Compare size and thickness alongside the sett price, particularly when specifying a vehicle area.
Measure borders separately from the main patio. A 12 m border that is 0.2 m wide occupies 2.4 m² before corners and cuts. If that border sits within your measured patio outline, deduct its area from the main slab quantity.
Steps, coping and edging need their own quantity schedule. Count steps by unit, measure wall tops and edges by length, and then calculate how many pieces the chosen dimensions require. Include these finishing pieces at the planning stage so the main paving budget reflects the complete design.
How to Get the Best Value from Your Granite Order
- Choose the layout first. A format that fits the patio dimensions can reduce cuts and unused stone.
- Compare the full order total. Use the price of the packs you need, including any applicable delivery supplement.
- Check coverage consistently. Establish whether advertised pack coverage includes joints before comparing it with bare stone area.
- Specify matching details together. Include the required steps, borders and coping when planning quantities.
- Allow for cuts and useful spares. Base the allowance on the layout and retain spare pieces for future repairs.
- Keep supply and installation figures separate. Add the contractor's installation quotation once when calculating the complete project budget.
Granite Paving Price and Ordering FAQs
Can I Buy Exactly One Square Metre at the Headline Rate?
The headline rate is a comparison price based on the qualifying pack. Order quantities and prices follow the available pack options; a smaller split pack can have a higher effective rate per square metre.
Should I Add 10% to Every Granite Order?
Use a cutting allowance suited to the layout. The 10% allowance in our worked example is a budgeting assumption. Your installer should calculate the requirement for the actual pattern, edges and cuts before you select packs.
Is the Lowest Price Always the Best Choice for My Patio?
The best value comes from the right format at the best complete order price. Compare cutting requirements, pack quantities, thickness, finish and matching details alongside the headline rate.
Do I Need to Order Borders Separately?
Yes. Calculate border quantities separately, using area for setts or piece counts for kerbs and edging. If the border occupies part of the measured patio area, deduct it from the main slab area to avoid counting it twice.
Are These Prices Fixed for the Whole of 2026?
No. This article records selected July 2026 prices. The price shown for your selected product and pack when ordering determines the purchase cost.
Does a Higher Granite Price Mean Better Slip Resistance?
Price is not a slip-resistance rating. Colour, thickness, dimensions and processing all affect cost. Choose an outdoor textured finish, such as flamed granite, and use the product specification when comparing performance.
