Porcelain Paving Cost Calculator
Get an instant guide price for a new porcelain patio — supplied and fully fitted by Wolsten, or install-only if you supply your own tiles. Standard or premium porcelain, sizes from 2.5 m² up to large entertaining patios.
Estimate your porcelain patio cost in seconds
Choose standard or premium porcelain (or install-only), set your patio size and tile format, and we’ll show you an indicative fitted price. Final pricing is confirmed at your free site survey.
Porcelain Patio Price Calculator
Set your patio size for an instant indicative fitted price — porcelain paving supplied & laid by Wolsten, or install-only if you supply the tiles. Final price confirmed at your free survey.
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How much does a porcelain patio cost?
The cost of a new porcelain patio comes down to three things: the size of the area, the tile you choose, and the groundwork needed underneath. Our calculator gives a realistic starting figure for all of it, fully supplied and installed across Bolton and the North West.
As a guide, porcelain paving supplied and fully fitted starts from around £110 per square metre on a prepared sub-base, rising to roughly £170–£200 per square metre when we excavate and build a brand-new MOT Type 1 sub-base for you. Premium large-format tiles and intricate layouts sit at the higher end.
Standard porcelain
- 20mm exterior porcelain in popular greys and stone tones
- Frost-proof, slip-rated, virtually maintenance-free
- Most popular choice for North West gardens
- From around £110/m² supplied & fitted
Premium porcelain
- Large-format slabs (up to 1200×600mm)
- Marble and timber-effect finishes
- Heavier, slower to lay, statement look
- From around £130/m² supplied & fitted
Install only
- For trade and self-supply
- Full mortar bed, primed, levelling clips, all sundries
- You supply the porcelain — we supply the craftsmanship
- From around £80/m² install-only labour
Recent porcelain patio installs.
Three recent porcelain patio installs across Bolton and the North West — different colours and tile formats, same Wolsten build standard: primed mortar bed, levelling clips, drainage falls formed where needed.
How it works
Get your guide price
Use the calculator above for an instant indicative cost — standard or premium porcelain, supplied & fitted or install-only.
Free site survey
We visit, measure up, check ground conditions and drainage, and confirm a fixed, itemised quote — usually within 1 working day.
Professional install
Our in-house Wolsten team builds the sub-base (if needed), lays every tile on a full primed mortar bed, and leaves a clean site every evening.
Porcelain patios across the North West
Based in Westhoughton, Bolton. Most jobs are within a 45-minute drive — close enough to survey quickly, lay properly, and pop back after handover if anything ever needs a second look.
Porcelain patio calculator FAQs
How much does a porcelain patio cost?
Supplied and fitted, porcelain paving typically starts from around £110 per square metre on a prepared sub-base, or roughly £170–£200 per square metre if we excavate and build a new MOT Type 1 sub-base. Use the calculator above for an instant guide price based on your exact size and finish.
Is porcelain better than natural stone or Indian sandstone?
Porcelain is denser, frost-proof and virtually non-porous, so it resists stains, algae and fading far better than natural stone and needs almost no maintenance. It costs a little more upfront and must be laid on a full mortar bed with a primer, but it stays looking new for years.
Do I need a new sub-base?
Only if you don’t already have a solid, compacted base. Our calculator prices both ways — leave the sub-base box unticked if yours is ready, or tick it and we’ll include excavation, spoil removal and a new compacted MOT Type 1 base with the correct drainage falls.
How long does it take to lay a porcelain patio?
As a guide, a two-fitter team lays around 8–9 m² per day on a full mortar bed including priming every tile, so a typical 50 m² patio takes about 6 working days. Building a new sub-base adds a few days on top.
Does the price include drainage or ACO channels?
No. The calculator is a very accurate guide for the patio build itself. ACO channel drainage and any land drains are priced separately, as they depend on your site, levels and where surface water needs to go. We’ll assess this at your free survey.
Do you install porcelain across Bolton and the North West?
Yes. Wolsten is a family-run team based in Westhoughton, Bolton, installing porcelain patios across Bolton, Wigan, Manchester, Bury, Leigh and the wider North West.
Ready for your free porcelain patio quote?
Book a free, no-obligation site survey and we’ll turn your guide price into a fixed, itemised quote — usually within 1 working day.
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