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New Patios in Stevenage

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New Patio Installation

New Patio Installation

A new patio gives you a level, firm place to eat, sit and dry the washing, right outside the back door. Herts Paving & Landscaping designs and lays new patios across Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford and the surrounding towns, sized to your garden and the way you actually use it.

Stone choice shapes how the patio looks and how much care it needs. Porcelain resists stains and stays even in colour, sandstone brings natural variation, and granite copes well with heavy use. Free design ideas on the survey help you weigh each one against the house walls and window frames before deciding.

The part you never see matters most. Each slab sits on a full mortar bed over a compacted sub-base, with a gentle fall so rainwater runs off instead of sitting against the house. That preparation is what keeps a new patio flat and sound through a wet Hertfordshire winter.

Porcelain patio along the back of a brick house
Large porcelain patio with a curved edge being laid
Grey paving slab patio beside a small lawn
Porcelain patio slabs being laid with a spirit level
New Patios: What's Included

What a New Patio Includes

From marking out to the last pointed joint, a new patio involves every layer between bare soil and finished stone. A typical installation includes the following stages and materials.

  • Marking out the shape and checking it against the house
  • Removing turf, topsoil or an old patio to the right depth
  • A Type 1 sub-base laid in layers and compacted
  • Slabs bedded on mortar with a fall away from the walls
  • Keeping the finished level below the damp-proof course
  • Clean cuts around corners, manhole covers and curves
  • Joints pointed with a weather-resistant mortar or grout
  • Waste removed and the new patio washed down
Why Choose Us for New Patios

Why Us for Your New Patio

A patio should look right from the kitchen window and feel solid underfoot every time you step out. The layout, the stone and the base are agreed with you before any slab goes down.

Porcelain patio along the side of a brick house

Designs Drawn Around Your Home

Free design ideas cover shape, size, pattern and stone, so the patio suits the house, catches the sun where you want it and fits your furniture.

Survey Before Price

Levels, soil, access and the damp-proof course are all checked on site, so your quote covers the real work your patio needs.

No-Obligation Quote

A written price that lists the stone, the area and the base build-up, so you can compare quotes on a like for like basis.

Owner-Run Business

You deal with the owner from the first visit to completion, so the person who planned your patio answers your questions.

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More Patio Services

Other Patio Services

A new patio often links to steps, a path or a wall. See the other patio services that can be planned at the same time.

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New Patios: How It Works

How a New Patio Is Laid

The stages below are the broad shape of most new patio jobs; the detail depends on your garden.

1

Visit & Design

The space is measured, levels are taken and stone options are discussed, then a layout is drawn up around how you use the garden.

2

Quote & Booking

You receive a written quote covering every element agreed. Once you are happy with it, a start date is arranged with you.

3

Base & Laying

The area is dug out, the sub-base compacted and the slabs bedded and set to falls, then the joints are pointed.

4

Clean & Handover

Surplus material goes and the stone is washed off. We review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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New Patios FAQs

New Patio FAQs

Porcelain or Sandstone, Which Is Better for a Patio?

Porcelain is dense and absorbs very little water, so it resists stains and green growth and keeps an even colour. It needs careful cutting and a bonding primer when laid. Sandstone is natural, with a textured face and colour that varies slab to slab, but it is more porous and benefits from occasional cleaning or sealing.

How Deep Should a Patio Base Be?

A typical garden patio sits on around 100 mm of compacted sub-base with a mortar bed of 30 to 50 mm on top, plus the slab itself. Soft or clay ground, or a patio that will carry heavy planters or a garden room, may need a deeper build-up. The survey confirms the right depth for your soil.

How Far Below the Damp-Proof Course Should a Patio Sit?

The usual guidance is that the finished patio should be at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course of the house. That gap stops rain splashing up above the barrier and soaking into the wall. Where a patio meets a door threshold, the levels need careful planning so you still get a comfortable step.

Can a New Patio Be Laid Over an Old One?

Sometimes, if the old concrete base is sound and level, but it is rarely the best option. Laying on top raises the surface towards the damp-proof course and any cracks or movement underneath can come through. In most cases lifting the old patio and building a fresh base gives a more reliable result.

What Fall Does a Patio Need?

A patio needs a slight slope so rainwater runs off instead of sitting on the surface. A common guide is a fall of about 1 in 60 to 1 in 80, directed away from the house towards a border or lawn. It is gentle enough that tables and chairs still sit comfortably.
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