how much for a patio?

[meltoadhall]

I'm looking at getting a patio laid out the back (as its just hardcore), its about 7x5 metres, but I have no idea how much to expect.
before I get some quotes in, can someone give me an idea of how much it should roughly be?
thanks

[ajwt2]

this page gives a whole load of examples

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/prices/gardening/pa tio.html

looks like you will pay between �40 and �50 per square metre, putting you at around �1,500 for your patio. Of course it depends on the quality of the paving slabs!

[buildersmate]

That's about right. Generally you can reckon on paying double the price of the "raw" paving slab. This extra pays for the sub-base materials, and the labour of making the sub-base and laying the slabs. There are many different sorts of slabs - look for Marshalls, Bradstone and Bowland Stone as possible makes. Choose your own slab, then ask your selected contractor to quote against that specific slab. Slabs cost between �18 to �30 per square metre "raw" material cost.