Patios in Fazeley

Before your patio in Fazeley

There's normally nothing to apply for. Lichfield 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.
Spot-bedded slabs on dabs of mortar are more likely to rock and crack.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.

Postcode district: B78
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Choices to weigh up in Fazeley

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.

What does your patio cost in Fazeley?

For a home in Fazeley, 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Patios in Fazeley: common questions

Porcelain or natural stone: which should I choose?

Porcelain is the easiest to keep clean, resists stains and moss, and gives a consistent colour. Natural stone has more variation and character, feels softer underfoot and costs a little less, but it's more porous and benefits from sealing. Many people choose porcelain for a contemporary look and sandstone for a traditional garden.

Do you cover Fazeley?

Yes. Fazeley (B78) is about 14 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 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Fazeley?

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

Close to Fazeley

Other work we do in Fazeley

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