Patios · Stone · Porcelain
Natural stone patios
A patio should belong to the house and work in wet weather. We plan the size, levels, material and drainage together before anything is laid.
Included as standard
A clear scope.
No vague allowances.
- 01 Layout planned around doors, steps, furniture and garden views
- 02 Material advice for sandstone, limestone, porcelain and concrete slabs
- 03 Excavation, sub-base and bedding appropriate to the selected finish
- 04 Falls and drainage directed away from the house
- 05 Accurate cuts around walls, drains and awkward boundaries
- 06 Jointing, clean-up and simple aftercare guidance
How it is built
Designed from the doorway out.
The best patios feel obvious when they are finished because circulation, furniture, thresholds and water have all been considered early.
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Use comes first
Dining, access, evening sun and the view from the kitchen all affect the right size and position.
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Choose the material
Texture, colour, maintenance and slip resistance matter as much as the sample looks in dry weather.
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Set the levels
Thresholds, steps and drainage are resolved before excavation so the finished patio works with the house.
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Prepare & lay
The base is compacted, the bed is prepared and every slab is laid to stable falls with deliberate joints.
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Finish cleanly
Edges, pointing and transitions are completed as part of the design—not treated as leftovers.
Before you decide
Questions worth asking.
Which patio material is easiest to maintain?+
Porcelain is low-maintenance and consistent, while natural stone has more variation and character. The right answer depends on the house, budget, shade and how you intend to use the space.
Can you replace an old concrete patio?+
Yes. We inspect existing levels and access first, then include break-up and removal in the written scope where required.
How do you prevent puddles beside the house?+
By setting finished levels and falls before laying, then using suitable channels or drainage where the natural fall alone is not enough.
Free · No obligation
Show us the space from your kitchen door.
Tell Pete or Seamus what you have in mind. We will look at the access, levels and drainage, then give you a clear written quote.