Patios
Slabs, porcelain, and natural stone patios — laid and repaired
Patios are paved outdoor living areas constructed from slabs, porcelain tiles, or natural stone. Professional installation includes proper sub-base preparation, mortar bedding, correct falls for drainage, and neat jointing for a durable, attractive finish.
Common Damage
1. Uneven & Sunken Areas
- Ground movement causing misalignment
- Slabs sinking in places
2. Cracked or Chipped Slabs
- Damage across surface from wear or impact
3. Loose Paving
- Failed or deteriorated bedding mortar
4. Worn Jointing
- Jointing worn, missing, or eroded
- Allows weed growth between slabs
5. Poor Drainage
- Standing water in low spots
6. Unstable Edging
- Edging and borders deteriorated
Repairs
minor Repairs
- Repointed joints using mortar or specialist compound
- Re-secured or repaired edging
moderate Repairs
- Lifted and removed damaged or uneven slabs
- Re-prepared and re-levelled sub-base
- Re-laid existing usable slabs on fresh mortar bed
major Repairs
- Replaced damaged units with new matching slabs/porcelain/stone
- Adjusted levels to ensure proper fall for water drainage
- Full patio relay with new sub-base
New Installation
When Replacement Is Needed
- Old patio beyond repair
- Creating a new outdoor living area
- Upgrading to premium materials
Installation Steps
Excavate Area
- Dig to required depth for new installation
Install Sub-Base
- Compacted MOT Type 1 or similar
Apply Mortar Bed
- Suitable for slabs, porcelain, or natural stone
Lay Paving
- To agreed pattern, layout, and finish
- Apply priming slurry for porcelain/stone where required
Fit Edging
- Retaining borders for long-term support
Point Joints
- Neat jointing for durability and appearance
Check Levels
- Drainage falls checked across entire area
Lifespan
- Natural stone patio
- 25–50+ years
- Porcelain patio
- 20–30 years
- Concrete slabs
- 15–25 years
Warning Signs
- Slabs rocking or uneven
- Weeds growing through joints
- Water pooling on surface
- Cracked or stained slabs
- Edging collapsing
Other Landscaping Services
Decking
Timber and composite decking — installation, repair, and maintenance
Garden Paths & Stepping Stones
Paved pathways and stepping stone installations
Retaining Walls
Structural walls to hold back earth and manage levels
Garden Walls
Decorative and boundary walls in brick or natural stone
Raised Planters
Decorative raised planting structures in timber, brick, or stone
Sleepers
Timber sleeper edging, borders, steps, and features
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