Patios in Warwickshire

Planning your patio in Warwickshire

Your patio won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Warwickshire, where changes may need listed building consent from the district or borough council for your town.

Raised patios over 0.3 m above the ground need planning permission.
Setting a gentle fall away from the house stops water pooling against the wall.
Spot-bedded slabs on dabs of mortar are more likely to rock and crack.

Postcode district: All Warwickshire postcodes
Planning and building control: Your district council
From our West Bromwich base: About 18 miles to the centre

Which options suit homes in Warwickshire?

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.

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 Warwickshire

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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Warwickshire?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Warwickshire?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where the district or borough council for your town would need to give listed building consent first.

Patios across Warwickshire

We cover every town and district below:

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