Patios in Wordsley

Planning your patio in Wordsley

There's normally nothing to apply for. Dudley Council only needs to be involved if your home is listed, or if it's in a conservation area with extra controls on changes to the outside.

A patio next to the house should finish at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course.
Steps should have even risers so they're safe to use in the dark.
Spot-bedded slabs on dabs of mortar are more likely to rock and crack.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which options suit homes in Wordsley?

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.

How much should you budget in Wordsley?

For a home in Wordsley, our guide range is £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 Wordsley address.

Before you book in Wordsley

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 Wordsley do you work in?

We cover DY8 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wordsley, neighbouring Kingswinford and Amblecote 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 Dudley Council need to approve my patio?

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

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