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.
From Newtown, Brecon, Welshpool and Glyn-neath to the quieter corners of Powys, homeowners can book a free survey for a new patio. We look at the building, agree the scope, then send a quote in writing that fixes the cost of that scope. Work follows the rules for Wales, and our published range for Wales, £2,300–£5,100 with VAT, gives you a sense of budget before we visit.
- Guide price
- £2,300–£5,100 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Price level
- About 8% below the national guide
- Towns listed
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- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Patios and paving prices in Powys
Budgeting for a new patio in Powys? The numbers below include VAT and are adjusted for Wales, where costs are about 8% below the national guide. The headline range is £2,300–£5,100. Nothing is final until we have measured up at a free survey and agreed the specification with you.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Powys |
|---|---|---|
| Small patio or path | Around 10m² of concrete slabs or a garden path. | £900–£2,300 |
| Typical 20m² patio | Sandstone or porcelain on a full sub-base with jointing and edging. | £2,300–£5,100 |
| Large or multi-level patio | Bigger areas, steps, retaining walls or premium stone. | £5,100–£11,000 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Slab material, size and laying pattern
- Ground levels, slopes, steps and retaining walls
- 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
Homes in Powys
Powys is largely rural, with stone farmhouses and cottages under slate roofs, and timber-framed black-and-white buildings in Montgomeryshire towns near the English border. Brecon has Georgian streets, Llandrindod Wells has Victorian spa-town villas, and towns such as Newtown and Welshpool mix older centres with post-war and newer estates.
Stone and timber-framed homes need breathable lime finishes and careful roof repairs. Rural homes commonly take extensions, porches and driveways, and town terraces suit loft conversions and window replacement.
Upland weather dominates, with heavy rain, snow and hard frosts on higher ground, and remote sites can need extra planning for access and deliveries.
Do you need permission in Powys?
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Powys is in Wales. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
A ground-level patio does not usually need planning permission in Wales; raised platforms are more restricted.
Building Regulations do not normally apply, but levels and drainage must protect the house walls.
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
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for a new patio, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Your fixed price
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Getting ready
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for a new patio are in place before the first day on site.
The work itself
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.
How we work
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new patio cost?
A typical 20m² patio in sandstone or porcelain costs £2,300–£5,100, 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.
How much will a new patio cost in Powys?
As a guide, expect to pay £2,300–£5,100 including VAT for a new patio in Powys. That range is adjusted for Wales, which runs about 8% below the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
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.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from a new patio, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
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.
Towns in Powys
Choose your town from the list to see how we price and plan a new patio in your part of Powys, including typical time on site.