PATIOS & PAVING

Plan your patio: layout, levels and materials.

A successful patio balances the property, garden and intended use with sound base construction, safe levels and reliable drainage.

Plan seating, access, materials and drainage before agreeing the specification. For installation options and a quotation, explore our patio installation service.

Design around everyday life

Dining, play, furniture, steps, doors and routes through the garden influence the best size and layout. A good plan avoids awkward leftover areas.

Use the correct laying system

Excavation, sub-base preparation and full-bed installation support paving evenly. Exterior porcelain needs priming and natural stone requires care with thickness and variation.

Manage falls and thresholds

Water should move away from the building without making the patio feel steep. Drainage must work with doors, paths, walls and adjoining ground.

Choose for the whole setting

Colour, texture, slip resistance, jointing and weathering should suit the home and the level of maintenance the customer is comfortable with.

Questions to settle during a survey

• What is already beneath the visible surface?
• Where will water go during prolonged South West rainfall?
• What loading and access must the work support?
• Which edges, covers, thresholds and adjoining areas need incorporating?
• What preparation, payment stages and guarantees are included?