Patios in Darlaston

Planning your patio in Darlaston

There's normally nothing to apply for. Walsall 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.

Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.
Natural sandstone in Darlaston gardens can pick up algae in shade, so sealing is worth considering.
Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.

Postcode district: WS10
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 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.

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 Darlaston?

For a home in Darlaston, our guide range is £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.

Before you book in Darlaston

How long does it take to lay a patio?

A 15–25 m² patio usually takes three to six days, including dig-out, sub-base, laying and jointing. Steps, walls or awkward access add time. Mortar needs a few days to harden before heavy furniture or barbecues go on it, and we'll give you a clear date.

Which postcodes in Darlaston do you work in?

We cover WS10 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Darlaston, neighbouring Wednesbury and Bilston 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.

Does Walsall Council need to approve my patio?

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

Nearby places we cover

Other work we do in Darlaston

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