Patios in Kenilworth

Before your patio in Kenilworth

There's normally nothing to apply for. Warwick 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.

Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.
A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Natural sandstone in Kenilworth gardens can pick up algae in shade, so sealing is worth considering.

Postcode district: CV8
Planning and building control: Warwick District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 21 miles

Which options suit homes in Kenilworth?

Limestone and slate

Limestone gives a soft, even colour, usually in grey, blue-black or buff, while slate is dark, fine-grained and often used for contemporary gardens. Both are natural stones with their own character and cost a little more than sandstone. Slate can be slippery when wet in shaded spots, so we'll talk about texture and position before you choose.

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 Kenilworth

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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Kenilworth address.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover Kenilworth?

Yes. Kenilworth (CV8) is about 21 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.

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 Warwick District Council need to approve my patio?

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

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Other home improvements in Kenilworth

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