Crazy paving cost per square metre

I like the look of crazy paving for a path and small patio in the back garden. What does it cost per square metre laid, and is it cheaper than normal slabs?

Asked by jonathan on 25th Jul 2026
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"Crazy paving is slightly more expensive due to the nature its installed plus it takes more materials and time in labour to joint compared to ordinary paving slabs."
Answered on 25th Jul 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 - report
"Crazy paving is usually more expensive than standard paving slabs because it takes longer to lay and fit each stone. As a guide, expect to pay around £120–£180 per m² supplied and laid, depending on the type of stone, access and ground preparation. Standard concrete slabs are often cheaper, typically £80–£140 per m². If you can provide the approximate size of the path and patio, I’d be happy to give you a more accurate estimate."
Answered on 7th Aug 2026 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"You would be looking at £100 per M2. It's probably cheaper to have Indian sandstone as pathway and patio"
Answered on 25th Jul 2026 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"Crazy paving is usually priced at around £120–£180 per m² fully installed, depending on the type of stone, access to the garden, and the amount of groundwork required. It isn’t always cheaper than standard paving because it’s much more labour-intensive to cut, fit and point each individual piece. If you’re looking for a unique, natural-looking finish, it’s a great option and can add character to a garden. For an accurate price, it’s best to have the area measured and assessed by a local installer."
Answered on 27th Jul 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"The cost to supply and lay crazy paving is between £70 to £120 per square metre depending on the preparation involved.
Although crazy paving may cost less than full paving slabs to purchase the labour cost is higher as it takes longer to lay crazy paving than full size slabs."
Answered on 25th Jul 2026 - Member since May 2025 - report
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