Patios in Hamstead

Patios in Hamstead: approvals and local details

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

Raised patios over 0.3 m above the ground need planning permission.
A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.

Postcode district: B43
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Choices to weigh up in Hamstead

Indian sandstone

A natural stone in buff, grey, brown and mixed tones, with either a riven, textured surface or a smooth sawn finish. Every slab is slightly different, giving a traditional look. Sandstone is more porous than porcelain, so it can weather and pick up algae, and many people seal it after laying to make cleaning easier.

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.

Guide prices for Hamstead

Guide prices start at £90 and run to £230 per m². Indian sandstone on a full sub-base and mortar bed, including dig-out and waste: around £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 Hamstead

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.

Which postcodes in Hamstead do you work in?

We cover B43 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Hamstead, neighbouring Great Barr and Kingstanding 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 Sandwell Council need to approve my patio?

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

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