Patios in Lye

What should you know before starting in Lye?

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

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

Postcode district: DY9
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

Patios prices in Lye

Prices in Lye match the rest of our area: £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Patios in Lye: common questions

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.

Which postcodes in Lye do you work in?

We cover DY9 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Lye, neighbouring Stourbridge and Amblecote are covered too.

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 Lye?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Dudley 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 Lye to measure up.