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.
We take on a new patio throughout Liverpool and the surrounding L1, L2, L3 and L5 postcodes, as well as in Kirkdale, Birkenhead and Norris Green. The guide range for this work in the North West is £2,400–£5,200 including VAT; where your project falls depends on its size, the materials you pick and how easy the site is to reach. A free survey turns that range into a fixed figure.
- Guide price
- £2,400–£5,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Postcodes
- L1, L2, L3, L5 and L69
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Merseyside
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for a new patio in Liverpool?
Use the table to gauge the cost of a new patio in Liverpool before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for the North West, coming out about 5% below the national guide, which gives £2,400–£5,200 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Patio area and the amount of excavation
- Slab material, size and laying pattern
- Ground levels, slopes, steps and retaining walls
- Drainage needed to keep water away from the house
What’s included?
- Survey of levels, damp-proof course, drainage and access
- Excavation and removal of turf, soil or old paving
- Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Slabs laid on a full mortar bed with falls away from the house
- Primer on porcelain slabs for a strong bond
- Edging and neat cuts around drains and walls
What are homes like around Liverpool?
Liverpool's housing includes Georgian terraces near the centre, large areas of Victorian red-brick terraces, Edwardian semis in the suburbs and big interwar council estates. The Wirral has Victorian villas and interwar semis, Southport has Victorian villas and bungalows, and St Helens and Knowsley have post-war estates and newer housing.
Coastal areas on the Wirral and Sefton coast are exposed to salt and wind, and the region gets frequent rain off the Irish Sea.
That variety is why a guide price for a new patio in Liverpool is only a starting point; the survey shows what your particular property needs.
Do you need permission in Liverpool?
Liverpool is in England, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we 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.
The four stages
We look at the job
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for a new patio so the price reflects your home.
Price and scope agreed
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for a new patio.
Getting ready
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
On site to finish
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
How we work
Common questions
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.
How much does a new patio cost?
A typical 20m² patio in sandstone or porcelain costs £2,400–£5,200, 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 Liverpool?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Liverpool 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.
How do you make sure water drains away from the house?
A patio needs a gentle fall, usually a little over 1 in 80, so rainwater runs away from the house towards the garden, a drain or a soakaway. The surface should also sit well below the damp-proof course. If the patio meets a door threshold, a channel drain may be needed. We set levels with string lines and check falls as we lay each section.
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
Near Liverpool
We cover every part of Liverpool, including L1, L2, L3 and L5, and nearby Kirkdale, Birkenhead and Norris Green. Wherever you are within that patch, the survey is free and the quote comes to you in writing.