Patios in Willenhall

Planning your patio in Willenhall

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

Setting a gentle fall away from the house stops water pooling against the wall.
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 districts: WV12, WV13
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Choices to weigh up in Willenhall

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.

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 Willenhall

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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Willenhall address.

Questions about patios in Willenhall

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.

Which postcodes in Willenhall do you work in?

We cover WV12, WV13 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Willenhall, neighbouring Bilston and Wednesfield are covered too.

How long does it take to lay a patio?

A 15–25 m² patio usually takes three to six days, including dig-out, sub-base, laying and jointing. Steps, walls or awkward access add time. Mortar needs a few days to harden before heavy furniture or barbecues go on it, and we'll give you a clear date.

Does Walsall Council need to approve my patio?

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

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