Patios in Bournville

Planning your patio in Bournville

Your patio won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Bournville, where changes may need listed building consent from Birmingham City Council.

Setting a gentle fall away from the house stops water pooling against the wall.
Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.
Natural sandstone in Bournville gardens can pick up algae in shade, so sealing is worth considering.

Postcode district: B30
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Bournville

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Bournville?

Expect to budget between £90 and £230 per m² in Bournville. 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Bournville

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.

How do I book a survey in Bournville?

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.

How much does a new patio cost?

In the West Midlands, patios usually cost around £90–£130 per m² in concrete flags, £120–£175 per m² in Indian sandstone and £140–£230 per m² in porcelain, laid on a full sub-base with waste removal. A 20 m² sandstone patio therefore typically costs about £2,400–£3,500. Steps, walls and drainage are priced as extra lines.

Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my patio?

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

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