A patio is a paved outdoor area next to the house or in the garden, laid in porcelain, natural stone or concrete slabs on a compacted sub-base and mortar bed, with falls that direct rainwater away from the house.
Thinking about a new patio in Northwich? We take charge of the whole project, co-ordinating every trade involved, and one person keeps you updated. Guide prices for the North West sit at £2,400–£5,200 including VAT, and a typical job takes 3–7 days on site. Your own figure depends on what the survey finds and the specification you settle on.
- Guide price
- £2,400–£5,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Postcodes
- CW9
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Patios and paving prices in Northwich
Every figure below is a guide for a new patio in Northwich, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for the North West works out about 5% below the national guide, and the overall span is £2,400–£5,200. The survey costs you nothing, and after it we commit to a firm price for your specification in writing.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Northwich |
|---|---|---|
| Small patio or path | Around 10m² of concrete slabs or a garden path. | £950–£2,400 |
| Typical 20m² patio | Sandstone or porcelain on a full sub-base with jointing and edging. | £2,400–£5,200 |
| Large or multi-level patio | Bigger areas, steps, retaining walls or premium stone. | £5,200–£11,500 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Patio area and the amount of excavation
- Ground levels, slopes, steps and retaining walls
- Drainage needed to keep water away from the house
- Access for materials and removing spoil
What does the job include in Northwich?
- Survey of levels, damp-proof course, drainage and access
- Excavation and removal of turf, soil or old paving
- Slabs laid on a full mortar bed with falls away from the house
- Primer on porcelain slabs for a strong bond
- Jointing with mortar or a brush-in compound
- Site cleared, waste removed and paving cleaned
Homes in Cheshire
Chester mixes Georgian and Victorian terraces with black-and-white revival frontages, and red sandstone shows up across the west of the county. Crewe has railway-era brick terraces, Macclesfield has mill workers' cottages, and Wilmslow, Knutsford and Alderley Edge are known for large detached homes. Interwar semis and newer estates surround Warrington and Northwich.
The Cheshire Plain is fairly mild, but rainfall rises towards the Pennine edge, and parts of mid Cheshire have a history of subsidence linked to salt extraction.
That mix of housing shapes how we approach a new patio in Northwich: the age and construction of your home affect the materials, the method and, in the end, the price.
Planning and building rules in Northwich
Planning law differs across the UK. For a home in Northwich, it is the England rules below that count, and we check them with the council ahead of any quote.
A ground-level patio in a back garden does not usually need planning permission in England. Raised decks or platforms more than 30 cm high do.
Building Regulations do not normally apply to patios, but levels must stay below the damp-proof course and drain away from the house.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
A visit to your home
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Quote in writing
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
Plan and prepare
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
On site to finish
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
What you can expect from us
Common questions
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
How long will a new patio take?
On a typical home, allow 3–7 days on site. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
What happens if my garden slopes?
A sloping garden can still have a level patio by cutting into the slope, building up with retaining walls, or creating terraces with steps between them. Retaining walls must be built to hold back the soil and allow drainage behind them. This adds cost but creates usable, level space. We look at the slope during the survey and suggest the most practical design.
What should I do before the work starts?
Before work starts, clear garden furniture, pots and ornaments from the area and agree where materials will be delivered and stored. We need a route for wheelbarrows and, on larger jobs, a small digger, so let us know about side gates, narrow passages or access through the house. Tell us about any known drains, cables or pipes in the area.
Is porcelain or sandstone better for a patio?
Porcelain is dense, stain-resistant and stays looking clean with little care, making it a good choice if you want a modern, low-maintenance patio. Indian sandstone has natural colour variation and a softer, traditional look, and costs a little less, but it can stain and weather over time and benefits from sealing. Both make durable patios when properly laid. We bring samples to the survey.
Near Northwich
Northwich and its CW9 postcodes are part of our coverage. Homeowners in Winsford, Warrington and Runcorn can also book a free survey with us and receive a written price for their job.