Patios in Great Barr

What should you know before starting in Great Barr?

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

Setting a gentle fall away from the house stops water pooling against the wall.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.
Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.

Postcode district: B43
Planning and building control: Birmingham, Sandwell or Walsall
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Choices to weigh up in Great Barr

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.

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.

Guide prices for Great Barr

For a home in Great Barr, 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.

Questions about patios in Great Barr

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.

How do I book a survey in Great Barr?

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 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Great Barr?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council or Walsall Council (Great Barr straddles all three) 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 Great Barr.