Patios in Tividale

Before your patio in Tividale

Your patio won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Tividale, where changes may need listed building consent from Sandwell Council.

Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.
A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Porcelain needs a bonding primer and a full mortar bed to stay fixed.

Postcode district: B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Tividale

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.

How much should you budget in Tividale?

Prices in Tividale 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Tividale do you work in?

We cover B69 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Tividale, neighbouring Great Bridge and Tipton are covered too.

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 Sandwell Council need to approve my patio?

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

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Other home improvements in Tividale

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