New Patiosin Solihull,Built to Last
A level, well-drained patio laid on proper groundworks, so it looks right on day one and stays flat, firm and puddle-free for years.
Rated 4.7 on Google · 20 years' combined experience
Rated 4.7 on Google
By local customers
20 years' combined experience
Led by the founders
£2m public liability
Team and contractors covered
The service
Patios that start with the groundwork
Patios are one of our core landscaping services. We lay porcelain, natural sandstone and block paving for homes across Solihull and the surrounding areas.
What you see is the paving, but what makes a patio last is underneath it: a dug-out base, a compacted sub-base, the right bedding and a fall that carries rainwater away from the house. That groundwork is where cheaper jobs cut corners, and it's where we spend the time.
A new patio suits anyone who wants an outdoor space to eat, sit and entertain, people replacing a cracked or sunken old patio, and those preparing a property for sale or rent. For larger projects we usually provide a CAD drawing so you can see the layout before any work starts.
Why it matters
What goes wrong with poorly laid patios
A badly built patio can look fine for a few months, then start to fail. Fixing it usually means lifting it and starting again.
Sinking and rocking slabs
A thin or uncompacted base settles unevenly, leaving trip hazards and slabs that move underfoot.
Standing water
Without the right fall and drainage, water pools on the surface, turns green and can run towards the house.
Cracks and loose joints
Weak bedding and poor pointing let water in, which freezes, expands and breaks joints apart.
Weeds through every gap
Gaps and failing joints quickly fill with weeds and moss.
Common mistakes we see
- Laying slabs on a few dabs of mortar instead of a full bed.
- Skipping the sub-base to save time.
- Laying porcelain without the correct primer, so it doesn't bond.
- Building a patio level with, or above, the damp-proof course of the house.
Our process
How the job runs, step by step
- 1
Initial chat
Tell us the size, the look you like and how you'll use the space.
- 2
Site visit, quote and design
We measure up, discuss materials and drainage, and provide a free quote, with a CAD drawing on larger projects.
- 3
Groundworks
The area is excavated, a sub-base is laid and compacted, and falls are set for drainage.
- 4
Laying and pointing
Paving is laid on a full bed, levelled and jointed for a clean, consistent finish.
- 5
Clean and walk-round
The patio and surroundings are cleaned and cleared, then we walk the finished job with you.
What you get
The difference it makes
Stays level
A properly compacted base keeps slabs flat and firm.
Drains properly
Correct falls carry water away from the house and off the surface.
See it before it's built
CAD drawings on larger projects let you approve the design first.
Stick to the quote
Customers mention we stick to the quote and timelines we agree.
Fair payment terms
A deposit covers materials; larger projects can be paid in stages as the work progresses.
£2m insured
Our team, employees and contractors are covered by public liability insurance.
In detail
Patio materials and methods explained
The right material depends on the look you want, how much maintenance you'll accept and how the space is used.
Porcelain paving
Dense, stain-resistant and very low maintenance, with a crisp modern look. It needs a priming slurry on the back of each tile so it bonds to the bed, and precise cutting for clean lines.
Natural sandstone
Warm, varied tones and a traditional feel. Each slab is slightly different, so laying is about arranging colours and thicknesses for an even finish. Sealing can help protect it.
Block paving
Hard-wearing small units laid on a compacted base and sand, then locked together with kiln-dried sand. Well suited to paths, larger areas and patterns.
Drainage and levels
Every patio is laid with a fall away from the house. Where needed, we add channels or soakaways to deal with water from larger surfaces.
Replacing an old patio
Old cracked or sunken paving is lifted and removed, the base is checked or rebuilt, and the new surface is laid on solid ground.
Patios as part of a wider build
Many patios are part of bigger projects with steps, retaining walls, new turf or planting, all handled by the same team.
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Get a patio you'll actually use
Tell us about the space. We'll visit, measure up and send a clear, free quote.
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