Patio Installation
Indian sandstone, porcelain, and natural stone patios laid on a full mortar bed — level, drained away from the house, built to stay flat.
About Our Patio Installation Service
A patio is only as good as what sits underneath it, and the most common cause of failure is inadequate preparation. We excavate to the correct depth for the slab thickness and sub-base, compact the base thoroughly, and set every slab on a full mortar bed — not five spot contacts — so there are no hollow-sounding slabs, no rocking, and no water sitting underneath. Every patio is laid with a fall graded away from the property to keep drainage off the house foundations. Pointing is done with a mortar or resin-based jointing compound that resists freeze-thaw and denies weeds a foothold.
Benefits of Our Patio Installation Service
- ✓Full mortar bed under every slab — no hollow spots or rocking underfoot
- ✓Fall graded away from the house on every installation as standard
- ✓Freeze-thaw-resistant pointing compound to prevent joint failure and weed ingress
Patio Installation — Frequently Asked Questions
Both work well in wet climates when laid correctly. Indian sandstone is natural, warmer-looking, and more forgiving underfoot in cold weather, but needs sealing to prevent staining. Porcelain is extremely hard, nearly impervious to staining, and needs almost no maintenance — but it requires a very flat, rigid base and precise jointing. The right choice usually comes down to the look you want and how much ongoing maintenance you prefer to do.
In most cases, no — a patio at ground level is generally covered by permitted development. If your property is in a conservation area or is listed, different rules may apply. We flag this at the survey stage if it is relevant to your situation.
Patio Installation — Areas We Cover
Newton-le-Willows
Merseyside
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Bromborough
Merseyside
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Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
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Wigan
Greater Manchester
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Leigh
Greater Manchester
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Ashton-in-Makerfield
Greater Manchester
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