Patios

What it takes

Flat in five years, not just on handover day.

A patio is mostly what you cannot see. Base depth, compaction and where the water goes decide whether the surface is still true after a couple of wet winters.

We set out large-format pavers, planted joints and poured concrete with the falls worked out first, so water runs away from the house and the slabs stay put.

Base and compaction sized for the surface
Falls set so water leaves the house
Joints that stay tight

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Terrace sofas at an open glass wall with a pool edge in front

Scope

What we take on.

Large-format pavers

Set out so the joints line through from the entry, on a base that carries the load without settling.

Planted joints

Grass or ground cover between slabs, detailed so the joint survives being walked on and mown.

Poured concrete

Finished flat, with control joints placed where they will not read as cracks later.

Drainage and grading

Falls, channels and outlets designed as part of the patio rather than added when it puddles.

Steps and level changes

Risers kept consistent so nobody trips, and edges detailed to take the wear.

Patio covers and shade

Structures on footings sized for the span, tied into the house properly.

Recent Work

Down to the very last detail.

Common Questions

The things people ask us first.

Pavers or poured concrete?

Pavers handle movement better and can be lifted and reset; concrete gives a cleaner monolithic look. We will tell you which suits your soil, slope and budget.

Why does my current patio puddle?

Almost always the falls or the base. We will tell you on the walkthrough whether it can be corrected or wants replacing.

Do patios need a permit?

Sometimes, depending on size, cover and location. We check and file it, in-house.

Next step

Thinking about patios?

We will walk the site, tell you straight what it will take, and put a real number on it. The visit and the estimate are free.