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.
Anyone planning a new patio in Grimsby wants three things: a clear price, a realistic timetable and a tidy job. We publish a guide of £2,400–£5,300 including VAT for the East Midlands up front, explain that work normally takes 3–7 days on site, and confirm both in writing after a free survey of your property.
- Guide price
- £2,400–£5,300 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Postcodes
- DN31, DN32, DN33, DN34 and DN35
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- North East Lincolnshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new patio cost in Grimsby?
Here is how the guide price for a new patio breaks down in Grimsby. We start from national figures and adjust for the East Midlands, which comes out about 4% below the national guide. The resulting range, VAT included, is £2,400–£5,300, and a survey, at no cost to you, firms it up.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Grimsby |
|---|---|---|
| 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–£5,300 |
| Large or multi-level patio | Bigger areas, steps, retaining walls or premium stone. | £5,300–£11,500 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Patio area and the amount of excavation
- Slab material, size and laying pattern
- Drainage needed to keep water away from the house
- Access for materials and removing spoil
What do you get?
- 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
- Edging and neat cuts around drains and walls
Building in Grimsby
Lincoln has limestone buildings on the hill and Victorian brick terraces below, and Stamford is known for its Georgian limestone streets. Red brick and clay pantiles are common across villages, Grimsby and Cleethorpes have Victorian terraces, and the coast from Skegness to Mablethorpe has many bungalows and holiday-era homes.
Bungalows often suit loft conversions and extensions; terraces take rear extensions and window replacement. Pantile roofs may need careful re-roofing, and stone properties call for lime pointing and suitable repairs.
Building traditions across Lincolnshire also raise conservation and planning questions, so we check those for a new patio in Grimsby at the survey stage.
Planning and building rules in Grimsby
Because Grimsby falls under England's rules, the guidance below is the version relevant to you. Before sending a price, we check your property's position with the council.
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.
How does the job run?
Free site survey
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about a new patio.
Written quote
The quote arrives in writing, not over the phone. It covers the full scope, the finishes you've chosen, any exclusions and the payment schedule, with a fixed price tied to that specification.
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.
The work itself
Work goes ahead as scheduled and you deal with one contact throughout. When the last trade leaves, we clear and clean the site, talk you through what has been done and pass on any certificates and care instructions.
How we work
Patios and paving in Grimsby: questions
How much does a new patio cost?
A typical 20m² patio in sandstone or porcelain costs £2,400–£5,300, including excavation, sub-base, laying and jointing. As a guide, allow roughly £100–£220 per square metre plus fixed costs for set-up and waste. Concrete slabs cost less, while slate, granite and large-format porcelain cost more. Steps, walls and drainage add to the total. We confirm a fixed price after the survey.
Do I need planning permission in Grimsby?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Grimsby is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Do you cover Cleethorpes, Hull and Brough?
Yes. As well as Grimsby, we cover Cleethorpes, Hull and Brough and the rest of Lincolnshire. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
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.
How do I clean and look after my patio?
Most patios just need regular sweeping and an occasional wash with water and a mild patio cleaner. Porcelain is the easiest to keep clean. Natural stone benefits from a sealant to reduce staining and from prompt cleaning of spills like oil or wine. Re-point any joints that crack or wash out. Avoid high-pressure jet washing close to joints, which can damage them.
Near Grimsby
We welcome enquiries from all DN31, DN32, DN33 and DN34 postcodes in Grimsby, plus Cleethorpes, Hull and Brough. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.