Porcelain patios in Cottesmore
Porcelain patios in Cottesmore, laid on a full mortar bed with a bonding primer and falls away from the house.
A porcelain patio in Cottesmore typically costs £150–£200 per m² laid, and Indian sandstone £130–£180 per m². A typical 25–40m² patio here is roughly £3,750–£8,000 in porcelain. In a rear garden it needs no planning permission.
- Typical cost here
- £3,750–£8,000 for 25–40m² of porcelain
- Time on site
- Three to seven days
- Ground
- Mixed limestone and clay
- Guarantee
- 5 years, in writing
Our 2026 guide prices, all in. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit. Council fees checked October 2026.
What porcelain patios in Cottesmore usually involve
We lay porcelain, Indian sandstone and natural stone patios on a full mortar bed, with a bonding primer on porcelain, falls away from the house and levels kept 150mm below the damp proof course.
Cottesmore is a large village north east of Oakham, with ironstone and limestone cottages in the old centre and a good deal of later housing, and Kendrew Barracks, the former RAF Cottesmore, just outside it. Family homes here often want a wider drive and a lower-maintenance garden.
We cover Cottesmore (LE15) and the villages around it, including Market Overton, Barrow, Burley, Greetham and Thistleton.
Ground, drainage and conservation in Cottesmore
Cottesmore sits on mixed ground on the edge of the limestone, and the North Brook rises nearby. Drainage varies from plot to plot, so we dig a test hole before deciding between a soakaway and a permeable build-up.
Cottesmore has a conservation area covering the historic village and no Article 4 direction, so normal permitted development rules apply outside listed buildings.
The North Brook runs from Cottesmore towards Empingham and Ryhall, and Rutland's flood strategy traces its course through the village. You can check any address on the Environment Agency flood map.
Sources: Rutland conservation areas · Rutland flood risk strategy.
Permissions and fees in Cottesmore
- PlanningA patio in a rear garden is normally permitted development. Raised decking or platforms over 30cm high need planning permission.
- TreesTrees in a conservation area need six weeks' notice before work, and protected trees need consent; both are free. Rutland County Council: tree works
- Design and priceWe measure up, plan levels and drainage, and give you one fixed written price.
Council fees and rules checked October 2026. Planning fees are the national fees from 1 April 2026.
What you get
- Full mortar bed, never dot-and-dab
- Bonding primer on every porcelain slab
- Falls away from the house and levels below the damp proof course
- Steps, walls, lighting and planting designed with it
The specification
- Ground dug out and levels set
- 100mm compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Full wet mortar bed
- Slurry primer on the back of porcelain slabs
- Jointing to suit the stone
- Five year workmanship guarantee in writing
“Really pleased with my new driveway. Beautifully finished, friendly professional workmen, would definitely recommend and will be using them again for the garden once other renovations complete.”
Driveway — Google review
“Absolutely great guys, job was done in good time and looks brilliant. No complaints, the driveway is immaculate. More work in the near future, thanks again!”
Driveway — Google review
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We measure up, check levels and drainage, and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.