Patios in Nuneaton

Before your patio in Nuneaton

There's normally nothing to apply for. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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.

Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.
A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Spot-bedded slabs on dabs of mortar are more likely to rock and crack.

Postcode district: CV11
Planning and building control: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Choices to weigh up in Nuneaton

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 Nuneaton?

Prices in Nuneaton 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Nuneaton?

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.

Who approves patios in Nuneaton?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council would need to give listed building consent first.

Patios near Nuneaton

Other work we do in Nuneaton

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