Patios in Cheslyn Hay

Planning your patio in Cheslyn Hay

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

Natural sandstone in Cheslyn Hay gardens can pick up algae in shade, so sealing is worth considering.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.
Raised patios over 0.3 m above the ground need planning permission.

Postcode district: WS6
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

Steps, edging and low walls

Most gardens aren't flat, so patios often need a step down to the lawn, a low retaining wall or a raised planter. Steps should have even risers and a firm edge, and retaining walls need proper foundations. These details are priced separately in your quote so you can see what the paving alone costs.

Guide prices for Cheslyn Hay

Expect to budget between £90 and £230 per m² in Cheslyn Hay. 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 Cheslyn Hay

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.

Which postcodes in Cheslyn Hay do you work in?

We cover WS6 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Cheslyn Hay, neighbouring Great Wyrley and Cannock are covered too.

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.

Who approves patios in Cheslyn Hay?

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

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See paving samples in your own garden light by booking a free patio survey in Cheslyn Hay.