Sandstone patios in Langham
Indian sandstone patios in Langham, laid on a full mortar bed, pointed and sealed.
An Indian sandstone patio in Langham typically costs £130–£180 per m² laid on a full mortar bed and sealed, so a 25–45m² patio is roughly £3,250–£8,000. In a rear garden it needs no planning permission.
- Typical cost here
- £3,250–£8,000 for 25–45m²
- Time on site
- Four to seven days
- Ground
- Vale clay; slow to drain
- 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 sandstone patios in Langham usually involve
Indian sandstone is a natural stone with colour and texture that varies from slab to slab and weathers over time. We lay it on a full mortar bed with every slab primed where the stone needs it, pointed properly, and sealed to keep stains out.
Langham is a large village just north west of Oakham, long known as the home of Ruddles brewery, with ironstone and limestone houses in the centre and later housing around it. Plots are often generous enough for sweeping drives and full rear gardens.
We cover Langham (LE15) and the villages around it, including Barleythorpe, Ashwell, Whissendine, Cold Overton and Knossington.
Ground, drainage and conservation in Langham
Langham sits on the edge of the Vale of Catmose clay, where water drains slowly, and its brook has a history of exceeding its bank capacity. Base depth and drainage decide most designs here.
Langham has a conservation area with an Article 4 direction. Rutland's Article 4 directions can cover front walls, gates and fences, parking spaces, porches and roofs, so we check the Langham direction before designing anything facing the road.
Rutland's flood strategy notes that the Langham Brook has a history of exceeding its bank capacity, and names Langham among the places with a few properties at river flood risk. You can check any address on the Environment Agency flood map.
Sources: Rutland conservation areas and Article 4 list · Rutland flood risk strategy.
Permissions and fees in Langham
- 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
- Calibrated sandstone, sorted for colour before laying
- Full mortar bed and a bonding primer where the stone needs it
- Joints pointed, not brushed in
- Sealer applied to keep oil, wine and moss out
The specification
- Ground dug out and levels set
- 100mm compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Full wet mortar bed
- Primer on the back of the slabs where needed
- Pointed joints and sealer
- Five year workmanship guarantee in writing
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