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Patio and terrace cost Netherlands 2026 — price per m² for all materials
How much does a patio or terrace cost in the Netherlands in 2026? Price per m² for concrete slabs, natural stone, ceramics and composite decking.
Quick answer
A patio or terrace costs € 30–€ 150 per m² in the Netherlands in 2026 including materials and laying. For a 30–40 m² patio: € 1,000–€ 6,000 (concrete slabs) to € 3,000–€ 10,000 (natural stone or large-format ceramics).
Cost per material (supply + laying)
| Material | Materials/m² | Laying/m² | Total/m² | |---|---|---|---| | Concrete slabs (50×50) | € 8–€ 18 | € 12–€ 22 | € 20–€ 40 | | Fired clay pavers | € 18–€ 35 | € 15–€ 25 | € 33–€ 60 | | Ceramic tiles (60×60+) | € 25–€ 70 | € 20–€ 35 | € 45–€ 105 | | Natural stone (Belgian/Chinese bluestone) | € 35–€ 80 | € 20–€ 35 | € 55–€ 115 | | Composite decking | € 30–€ 70 | € 20–€ 35 | € 50–€ 105 | | Hardwood decking (bangkirai) | € 40–€ 90 | € 20–€ 35 | € 60–€ 125 |
Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Removing old paving | € 5–€ 15/m² | | Sub-base preparation (sand + grit) | € 5–€ 15/m² | | Raised foundation on piles | € 80–€ 200/m² extra | | Drainage | € 300–€ 1,500 depending on site |
Total cost by patio size
| Patio size | Concrete slabs | Ceramics | Natural stone | |---|---|---|---| | 20 m² | € 400–€ 800 | € 900–€ 2,100 | € 1,100–€ 2,300 | | 30 m² | € 600–€ 1,200 | € 1,350–€ 3,150 | € 1,650–€ 3,450 | | 50 m² | € 1,000–€ 2,000 | € 2,250–€ 5,250 | € 2,750–€ 5,750 |
Permit required?
No permit:
- Ground-level patio (slabs or decking at ground level)
- Garden paving and landscaping
Omgevingsvergunning required:
- Raised terrace > 0.5 m above ground level (structural deck)
- Roof terrace on top of an extension (structural modifications)
- Listed building or protected area: always a permit
Conclusion
A patio costs € 30–€ 150 per m² in the Netherlands in 2026. Concrete slabs are cheapest (€ 20–40/m²); natural stone and ceramics the most expensive (up to € 115/m²). Ground-level patios are permit-free; raised or roof terraces need an omgevingsvergunning.
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