Patios in Stourbridge

Before your patio in Stourbridge

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

Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.
Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.
Spot-bedded slabs on dabs of mortar are more likely to rock and crack.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which options suit homes in Stourbridge?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Stourbridge

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

Patios in Stourbridge: common questions

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.

Do you cover Stourbridge?

Yes. Stourbridge (DY8) is about 8 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 Dudley Council need to approve my patio?

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

Patios near Stourbridge

Other home improvements in Stourbridge

See paving samples in your own garden light by booking a free patio survey in Stourbridge.