Stone Patios
Replace cracked or sunken slabs with a stone surface that drains correctly and stays level.
Done Right
The stone is rarely the problem. The base and drainage decisions made before the first slab is laid are what determine whether the surface stays level and clear of standing water.
A thin or uncompacted sub-base on clay ground lets slabs settle unevenly within a season, leaving dips that pool water.
The sub-base is compacted in layers before any mortar is mixed, giving a stable platform that clay movement cannot shift.
Slabs laid on dabs of mortar rather than a full bed crack under point loads and rock underfoot within months.
Each flag is set on a full mortar bed with slurry bonding, eliminating hollow spots and distributing load evenly.
Falls set flat or toward the house leave standing water on the surface and can push damp toward the building.
Falls are set during laying to direct water away from the house at a gradient that clears pooling without tilting the surface.
A polished or smooth finish on a shaded patio becomes slippery with algae growth, making the surface unsafe when wet.
Slip-resistant finish options are confirmed at the site survey stage, before any stone is ordered or priced.
Scope of Work
From base inspection to finished joint, the work is quoted as separate line items so you can see exactly what is included.
Limestone slabs laid on a compacted sub-base and full mortar bed with drainage fall and jointing compound.
Natural stone flags including sandstone and slate set with slurry bonding and spirit level checks across every course.
Existing cracked or sunken slabs lifted, ground assessed and sub-base excavated and compacted before new stone is laid.
Edging stones set to define the perimeter; jointing compound applied once the mortar bed has fully cured.
Optional sealing for limestone exposed to heavy leaf fall or moss growth, listed as a separate line on the quote.
Falls graded away from the house during laying.
Finish chosen to suit shade and damp conditions.
Sub-base depth confirmed for Peterborough clay soil.
Dig, base and paving priced as separate lines.
Why Choose Us
We take your enquiry and schedule a survey that accounts for Peterborough’s clay soil conditions, with the full scope quoted before any work starts.
We take your enquiry and schedule surveys across Peterborough.
The survey assesses the existing surface and drainage before any materials are priced or ordered.
Dig, sub-base, paving and jointing are listed as separate lines so nothing is hidden in a day rate.
Installers are familiar with Peterborough’s clay-heavy ground and specify sub-base depth accordingly.
Slip-resistant finish options are discussed at survey stage, not left for you to decide from a brochure.
The Process
01
Tell us the size, what is down there now and how the ground drains, so we can schedule the right survey.
02
A site visit assesses the base, sets drainage falls and leads to an itemised quote covering every stage of the work.
03
Sub-base is compacted, slabs are laid and jointed, and the finished surface is checked for level and drainage fall.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small limestone patio installation | £1,400-£1,900 |
| Mid-sized limestone patio installation | £1,900-£3,200 |
| Larger natural stone patio installation | £3,200-£5,500 |
Describe the garden, what is down there now and how it drains, and we’ll schedule a survey and quote it properly.