Patios in Worcester

Planning your patio in Worcester

Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Worcester. 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.
Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.

Postcode districts: WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5
Planning and building control: Worcester City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 24 miles

Choices to weigh up in Worcester

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.

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 Worcester

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

Before you book in Worcester

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.

Do you cover Worcester?

Yes. Worcester (WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4) is about 24 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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 Worcester?

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

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Other home improvements in Worcester

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