Patios in Wombourne

What should you know before starting in Wombourne?

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

A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Raised patios over 0.3 m above the ground need planning permission.
Air bricks must never be covered, because they ventilate the floor void.

Postcode district: WV5
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Wombourne

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.

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.

Patios prices in Wombourne

Prices in Wombourne 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Wombourne address.

Before you book in Wombourne

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.

How do I book a survey in Wombourne?

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.

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.

Who approves patios in Wombourne?

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

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Other home improvements in Wombourne

We'll measure up in Wombourne and give you a written patio quote, fixed for the agreed specification.