What a patio needs underneath
A patio needs a compacted sub-base of crushed stone, around 100 mm deep for a patio you walk on, a full bed of mortar under every slab, and a fall, so that rainwater runs away from the house rather than towards it.
Read more: the part that matters more than the slabs.
Priced per m², on the stone you choose and the levels we have to work to.
One itemised price before anything is lifted. It only changes if you agree a change with us in writing. Every job is backed by our ten-year workmanship guarantee. Faults in how we built it, put right at our cost.
Indian sandstone patios
Riven natural stone, in buff and multi tones.
Weighing it up? Read when Indian sandstone is the better choice.
Indian sandstone
Examples only — the full range of colours and finishes is in our materials catalogue.
Porcelain patios
Cut and calibrated, in flat modern tones.
Weighing it up? Read when porcelain is worth the extra.
Before you start
Planning permission? Read more: patios, back gardens and the 300 millimetre line.
Choosing the stone? Read how Indian sandstone and porcelain compare for a patio.
Want a guide price first? Read how our driveway estimate works, from guide price to fixed quote.
What happens after you get in touch? See how it works.
A patio as part of a whole garden? See our landscaping.
Looking for a price for your project?
A call back usually the same day, a free site visit, and one fixed written price.