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.
Felling sits within our coverage for a new patio, as do neighbouring Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. Before giving a price we want to see the property: the condition of what's there now, the access, and anything that might need extra work. The guide range for the North East is £2,200–£5,000 including VAT, and your written quote will spell out exactly what that covers.
- Guide price
- £2,200–£5,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Postcodes
- NE1, NE6, NE8, NE9 and NE10
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Gateshead
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Patios and paving prices in Felling
Every figure below is a guide for a new patio in Felling, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for the North East works out about 10% below the national guide, and the overall span is £2,200–£5,000. 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 Felling |
|---|---|---|
| Small patio or path | Around 10m² of concrete slabs or a garden path. | £900–£2,200 |
| Typical 20m² patio | Sandstone or porcelain on a full sub-base with jointing and edging. | £2,200–£5,000 |
| Large or multi-level patio | Bigger areas, steps, retaining walls or premium stone. | £5,000–£11,000 |
What moves the price up or down:
- 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 does the job include in Felling?
- Survey of levels, damp-proof course, drainage and access
- Excavation and removal of turf, soil or old paving
- Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Primer on porcelain slabs for a strong bond
- Edging and neat cuts around drains and walls
- Site cleared, waste removed and paving cleaned
Local housing and a new patio
Tyneside flats, pairs of upper and lower flats behind a terraced front, are a distinctive feature of Newcastle and Gateshead. Sunderland is known for its single-storey terraced 'Sunderland cottages', and both cities have Victorian brick and stone terraces, interwar estates and post-war housing. Washington was built as a new town from the 1960s.
Terraces and Tyneside flats commonly need repointing, roof work and window replacement. Houses suit loft rooms and rear extensions, and new-town homes often take garage conversions and cladding upgrades.
These patterns matter for a new patio: older walls, roofs and floors in Felling can need different materials or extra preparation compared with newer homes.
Permissions for a new patio in Felling
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Felling is in England. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
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.
From survey to handover
A visit to your home
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.
Price and scope agreed
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.
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.
Finish and handover
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.
Working with SK Home Improvements
Questions about a new patio in Felling
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
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.
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 £2,200–£5,000, 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 you cover Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn?
Yes. As well as Felling, we cover Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn and the rest of Tyne and Wear. 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.
Near Felling
Our coverage in Felling includes NE1, NE6, NE8 and NE9. We also travel to Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.