Patios in Walsgrave

Patios in Walsgrave: approvals and local details

Your patio won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Walsgrave, where changes may need listed building consent from Coventry City 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: CV2
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 24 miles

Which option fits your home?

Concrete flags

Cast concrete slabs, smooth or textured, in a wide range of sizes and colours. Concrete flags are the most affordable patio material and are quick to lay. They're heavier and thicker than porcelain, suit low-budget projects or larger areas, and can look very tidy in a simple pattern with neat joints.

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.

Patios prices in Walsgrave

Prices in Walsgrave 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.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Walsgrave do you work in?

We cover CV2 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Walsgrave, neighbouring Wyken and Binley 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.

Who approves patios in Walsgrave?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Coventry City 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 Walsgrave to measure up.