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.

Patios in Purley by Hodges Building & Landscaping

Indian sandstone

Riven sandstone in warm tones, hard-wearing and cost effective for family gardens.

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 questions from Purley homeowners

Do I need planning permission for a patio in Purley?

Usually not, as long as the patio is at ground level and drains properly. Raised terraces can need approval, and we will tell you on the site visit.

What sub-base do you use?

A compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base with a full mortar bed, which stops paving rocking or sinking over time.

Can a patio be built on a sloping garden in Purley?

Yes. We use retaining walls and steps to create level areas, which often makes the garden far more usable.

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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.

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