Indian sandstone
Riven sandstone in warm tones, hard-wearing and cost effective for family gardens.
Patio installers · South London
Patios in Purley
Indian sandstone, porcelain and natural stone patios laid on compacted foundations with proper falls and drainage. We work throughout Purley and the surrounding South London villages and suburbs.
Porcelain paving
Flat, slip-resistant and very low maintenance with crisp, contemporary joints.
Proper foundations
Excavation, compacted sub-base and full mortar bed under every slab.
Falls & drainage
Correct falls away from the house plus channel drains where the ground needs them.
Steps & retaining
Stepped patios and retaining walls for gardens that change level.
Clean finishing
Neat cuts around drains, brush-in jointing and tidy edge detailing.
Patios designed for Purley homes
Purley mixes Edwardian and inter-war housing with newer developments, and many gardens step down or up away from the house. Sloping ground and mature trees are the two things we plan around most often here.
For Purley patios we set every slab on a full mortar bed over a compacted sub-base, so nothing rocks, sinks or lifts once the ground moves through winter. Falls are set away from the house and, where the ground holds water, we add channel drains or linear gullies before a single slab goes down.
How we work in Purley
We plan access carefully in Purley because driveways are often shared or tight, and we agree skip and delivery arrangements with you before the first day on site.
A typical Purley patio runs to three to seven working days. We lift and clear the old surface, excavate to depth, compact the base in layers, then lay, cut and point the paving. Cuts around drains, manholes and steps are made on site so the pattern runs true, and we finish with brush-in jointing compound and a clean edge detail. Steps, sleeper edging and retaining walls can all be built into the same project where your garden changes level.
Every Purley project starts with a free, no-obligation site visit. We measure up, talk through materials and options, then send a written, itemised quote so you can see exactly what is included. We are insured, hold a waste carrier licence and every employee on site is enhanced DBS checked. Most of our work comes from word of mouth in and around Purley, which is why we care as much about how we leave your home each evening as about the finished result.
Patios FAQs for Purley
How much does a patio cost in Purley?
It depends on size, access and the paving you choose. We visit your Purley home, measure up and send a written itemised quote with no obligation.
Sandstone or porcelain?
Sandstone is warm, riven and cost effective. Porcelain is flatter, slip resistant and almost maintenance free. We bring samples to the visit.
How long will it take?
Most patios take three to seven working days depending on size, groundwork and drainage.
Do I need planning permission?
A domestic patio usually does not need permission, though we check levels, boundaries and drainage on every Purley site visit.
We also cover nearby areas
Get a patio quote in Purley
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a free visit and written quote.