Patios in Redditch

Before your patio in Redditch

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

A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Natural sandstone in Redditch gardens can pick up algae in shade, so sealing is worth considering.
Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.

Postcode district: B97
Planning and building control: Redditch Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 15 miles

Which options suit homes in Redditch?

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 Redditch

For a home in Redditch, 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.

Before you book in Redditch

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 Redditch?

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.

Porcelain or natural stone: which should I choose?

Porcelain is the easiest to keep clean, resists stains and moss, and gives a consistent colour. Natural stone has more variation and character, feels softer underfoot and costs a little less, but it's more porous and benefits from sealing. Many people choose porcelain for a contemporary look and sandstone for a traditional garden.

Will I need permission from the council in Redditch?

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

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Other work we do in Redditch

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