Patios in Bewdley

Planning your patio in Bewdley

There's normally nothing to apply for. Wyre Forest District Council only needs to be involved if your home is listed, or if it's in a conservation area with extra controls on changes to the outside.

Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.
A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.

Postcode district: DY12
Planning and building control: Wyre Forest District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 miles

Which options suit homes in Bewdley?

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.

Porcelain paving

Thin, dense tiles made for outdoor use, with very low water absorption, so they resist staining, moss and fading. Porcelain needs a bonding primer on the back of each slab and a full mortar bed, because ordinary mortar won't stick to it. It's precise to cut and lay, which shows in the price, but it's easy to keep clean.

Guide prices for Bewdley

Prices in Bewdley match the rest of our area: £90–£230 per m². Indian sandstone on a full sub-base and mortar bed, including dig-out and waste: usually £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.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover Bewdley?

Yes. Bewdley (DY12) is about 17 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What do I need to do before the work starts?

Clear the area of pots, furniture and anything you want to keep, and lift any plants you'd like to move. If access is through the house, clear a path from the front door to the back. Let neighbours know about the skip and some noise while we dig and cut.

Will I need permission from the council in Bewdley?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Wyre Forest District Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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Other work we do in Bewdley

Thinking about a patio this season? Phone 0800 088 6248 and we'll come out to Bewdley to measure up.