Patios Services

Block Paved Patios

Block paving suits both traditional warm-tone and contemporary grey colour ranges, and the pattern, herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond, is chosen before laying begins. A compacted sub-base and locked edging prevent the blocks from spreading or sinking on clay-heavy ground.

Garden Paths & Walkways

A path that sinks or shifts is almost always a sub-base problem, not a surface one. The installer marks out the route, excavates to the correct depth for the ground conditions, and sets edging before any surface material is laid, so the finished path stays level through wet winters.

Indian Sandstone Patios

Indian sandstone comes in calibrated thicknesses and riven finishes including Raj Green, making it suited to both period and new-build Peterborough gardens. Square metre quantities, sub-base preparation and pointing are all included in the itemised quote.

Limestone & Natural Stone Patios

Limestone and natural stone flags need a compacted sub-base and full mortar bedding to stay level on clay-heavy ground. Slip-resistant finish selection and correct drainage fall are confirmed during the site survey before any slabs are ordered.

New Build Garden Patios

New build gardens across Peterborough are typically handed over as bare, unlevelled ground with no patio in place. The installer surveys the plot, compacts a hardcore sub-base, lays a geotextile membrane and installs the chosen paving, with the layout planned around the plot size and how the space will be used.

Patio Cleaning, Repointing & Repair

Cleaning removes algae and moss; repointing refills joints that have washed out or crumbled; loose slab repair re-beds slabs that rock underfoot. All three stages are assessed on arrival, cleaning alone will not stop weeds returning if the joints are open, and open joints will not close if the slabs beneath are moving.

Patio Drainage & Levelling

A patio that pools water after rain may have the wrong fall direction, a sunken low spot or no channel drain at the threshold. The survey identifies which problem is present before any slabs are lifted, so the fix addresses the cause rather than the symptom.

Patio Edging & Retaining Walls

Patio edging that shifts or a retaining wall that leans is almost always a base or drainage failure. Each installation starts with ground compaction and a hardcore base layer, and walls over 300mm high include a gravel drainage channel at the rear to prevent water pressure building behind the blocks.

Patio Extensions & Resurfacing

Standing water, crumbling joints and insufficient space each point to a different solution. The on-site inspection checks the sub-base condition and drainage fall before recommending resurfacing, a relay or an extension, so the quote covers the work that will actually last.

Patio Lighting & Finishing

Poor evening visibility and an unfinished surface are two separate problems with straightforward fixes. LED wall lights and surface-mounted fittings are positioned and wired under Part P rules. Joint finishing and edge detailing are completed on the same visit where possible.

Patio Steps & Raised Terraces

A level change between patio and lawn needs more than a single slab propped on soil. Each step is set on a compacted sub-base and mortar bed, with riser heights checked for safe, consistent geometry and the terrace surface graded to drain away from the house.

Patios

A site survey covers falls, levels and damp-proof course clearance before confirming any price. Every quote is itemised: excavation, Type 1 sub-base, bedding, paving and drainage listed as separate lines.

Porcelain Patios

Porcelain requires a rigid, fully compacted sub-base and a consistent screed bed, an overlay on an existing surface is only considered after a base inspection confirms it is sound. Anti-slip finish grades and joint spacer widths are specified before laying begins.