Patios in Binley

Planning your patio in Binley

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

Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.
Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.

Postcode district: CV3
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 23 miles

Choices to weigh up in Binley

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.

Limestone and slate

Limestone gives a soft, even colour, usually in grey, blue-black or buff, while slate is dark, fine-grained and often used for contemporary gardens. Both are natural stones with their own character and cost a little more than sandstone. Slate can be slippery when wet in shaded spots, so we'll talk about texture and position before you choose.

What does your patio cost in Binley?

Expect to budget between £90 and £230 per m² in Binley. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Binley address.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Binley do you work in?

We cover CV3 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Binley, neighbouring Wyken and Walsgrave are covered too.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Binley?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Coventry City Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your Binley address and a rough idea of the size you have in mind.