Patios in Alcester

Planning your patio in Alcester

Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Alcester. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.

Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.
Setting a gentle fall away from the house stops water pooling against the wall.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.

Postcode district: B49
Planning and building control: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Which option fits your home?

Concrete flags

Cast concrete slabs, smooth or textured, in a wide range of sizes and colours. Concrete flags are the most affordable patio material and are quick to lay. They're heavier and thicker than porcelain, suit low-budget projects or larger areas, and can look very tidy in a simple pattern with neat joints.

Indian sandstone

A natural stone in buff, grey, brown and mixed tones, with either a riven, textured surface or a smooth sawn finish. Every slab is slightly different, giving a traditional look. Sandstone is more porous than porcelain, so it can weather and pick up algae, and many people seal it after laying to make cleaning easier.

Guide prices for Alcester

Expect to budget between £90 and £230 per m² in Alcester. Indian sandstone on a full sub-base and mortar bed, including dig-out and waste: typically £120–£170 per m².

Guide prices for patios
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Concrete flags	£90 – £130 per m²	Lowest cost, wide range of colours
Indian sandstone	£120 – £175 per m²	Natural riven or sawn finish
Porcelain paving	£140 – £230 per m²	Low maintenance, primed and fully bedded

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Alcester

Can a new patio go on top of my old one?

Rarely. Laying over an old patio raises the level, which can bring it too close to the damp-proof course, and any movement in the old slabs will carry through. We usually lift the old paving and check the base underneath. If it's sound and the levels allow, we'll say so at survey.

How do I book a survey in Alcester?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your patio and arrange a time to visit.

What guarantee do I get on a new patio?

Paving materials come with their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your patio are set out in your quote. Natural stone varies by nature, so colour and texture differences between slabs are normal rather than faults. Ask us anything about the specification before you sign.

Does Stratford-on-Avon District Council need to approve my patio?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Stratford-on-Avon District Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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We'll measure up in Alcester and give you a written patio quote, fixed for the agreed specification.