Patios laid to last for decades
A patio is only as good as what's underneath it. We dig out properly, build a compacted sub-base and lay every slab on a full mortar bed, so it stays level and drains away from the house.
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Most failed patios we lift were laid on a few dabs of mortar over soft ground. Ours start with a dig to around 200 mm, a compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base and a full wet mortar bed under each slab. We set a gentle fall away from the house and check the damp-proof course before we lay a single stone.
We lay Indian sandstone, English limestone, granite setts and porcelain. Porcelain suits modern houses and busy family gardens because it barely stains; natural stone softens beautifully and suits older homes. We bring samples to your garden so you can see them in your own light.
Joints are finished with a brushed-in or hand-pointed mortar, depending on the stone, and we seal where the stone needs it. Every patio we lay carries our five-year workmanship guarantee.
What's included
We dig out, load and take away the spoil, using a licensed waste carrier.
MOT Type 1 laid and compacted in layers, the part of a patio you never see but always rely on.
Every slab bedded on mortar, never dabbed, so nothing rocks or cracks.
A gentle fall away from the house, with channel drains where water needs somewhere to go.
Matching steps, coping and edging so the patio meets the lawn and borders cleanly.
Workmanship guaranteed for five years, in writing.
Berkhamsted
A sandstone terrace and family lawn on the edge of the common
The owners of this 1930s house wanted to open up the back of the garden to the view and give their children a proper lawn. The old patio had sunk and drained back towards the house.
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If your question isn't here, call the office on {phone} and we'll happily talk it through.
Porcelain or natural stone?
Porcelain is very hard-wearing and easy to clean, which suits modern homes and busy family gardens. Natural stone weathers gently and suits older houses. We'll bring samples of both.
Do you remove the old patio?
Yes. Breaking out and removing the old patio is included in your quote and listed as its own line.
Will the patio drain properly?
Yes. We set a fall of around 1 in 60 away from the house and add a channel drain or soakaway where the ground needs it.
How long before we can use it?
You can walk on it after 48 hours and put furniture on it after about a week.
Get a free quote
Call the office, or leave a few details and we'll ring you back to arrange a free visit to your garden.
01632 960 482We reply within two working hours, Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday 8:00–17:30
Saturday 9:00–13:00