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.
If you have a new patio on your list for a property in Briton Ferry, we can help from the first measurements to the final clean-up. For a typical home, plan for 3–7 days on site, though larger or more complex jobs take longer. We cover postcodes SA12 and nearby Neath, Clydach and Swansea, and every quote we send is fixed for the scope described in it.
- Guide price
- £2,300–£5,100 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 3–7 days on site
- Postcodes
- SA12
- Planning rules
- Wales
- Local area
- Neath Port Talbot
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new patio cost in Briton Ferry?
Every figure below is a guide for a new patio in Briton Ferry, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for Wales works out about 8% below the national guide, and the overall span is £2,300–£5,100. 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 Briton Ferry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- 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
Scope of the work
- 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
- Jointing with mortar or a brush-in compound
- Site cleared, waste removed and paving cleaned
Local housing and a new patio
Swansea's Victorian terraces climb its hillsides, its centre was largely rebuilt after wartime bombing, and Neath and Port Talbot have industrial terraces and post-war estates. Gower villages have stone cottages, and Pennant sandstone is common in older walls. Newer estates have grown on the edges of the main towns.
Swansea Bay and Gower face wet westerly weather and salt, and steep streets can affect access and scaffolding.
None of this holds for every street in Briton Ferry, which is why we look at your actual house before pricing a new patio rather than assuming from its age alone.
Permissions for a new patio in Briton Ferry
Briton Ferry is in Wales, 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 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.
From survey to handover
A visit to your home
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.
Quote in writing
After the survey we send a quote for a new patio that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Dates and permissions
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Finish and handover
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.
What you can expect from us
Common questions
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.
Does a patio need planning permission?
Most patios do not need planning permission, but it depends on the size, height and location, your home's position, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you are in. Raised patios or decking more than a small height above the ground may need permission because of overlooking. We check the position for your garden before quoting.
Do I need planning permission in Briton Ferry?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Briton Ferry is in Wales, so Wales'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.
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.
Near Briton Ferry
Whether you're in the centre of Briton Ferry or on its outskirts, SA12 addresses are covered. We extend the same service, and the same fixed-price approach, to Neath, Clydach and Swansea.