Paving materials we lay
Whatever you pick, the base underneath is the same standard. That's the part that decides whether a patio still looks right in ten years.
Indian sandstone
Warm, characterful riven flags in mixed or single tones. The classic British patio — forgiving underfoot and priced sensibly for larger areas.
Porcelain paving
Sharp, flat, low-porosity slabs that stay clean and resist algae. Ideal for contemporary gardens and level thresholds off bifold doors.
Slate & natural stone
Deep grey slate and other natural stone for a modern finish, laid with tight joints and crisp edging details.
How we build a patio that lasts
- 1
Free site survey
We measure up, check levels and falls, talk through materials and layouts, and send a fixed written quote.
- 2
Dig out & sub-base
Excavation to depth, spoil taken away, then a compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base whacked in layers so nothing settles later.
- 3
Full mortar bed
Slabs laid on a full wet mortar bed — not five dabs — with primed backs on porcelain and falls set away from the house.
- 4
Pointing & finish
Brush-in or hand pointing, edging and steps finished neatly, then the whole site jet-washed and cleared.
Recent patio & paving work
Real jobs across Shrewsbury and Shropshire — no stock photos.
What's included
- Free on-site survey and fixed written quote
- Excavation to depth with spoil taken away
- Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base laid in layers
- Slabs bedded on a full wet mortar bed
- Porcelain primed for a permanent bond
- Falls set away from the house, drainage considered
- Steps, edging and sleeper beds where needed
- Jet-washed, pointed and site left tidy
Patio questions, answered
How much does a new patio cost in Shrewsbury?
Most domestic patios land between £110 and £170 per square metre supplied and fitted, depending on the material, how much digging out is needed, access to the garden and any steps or walls. That covers the full build-up — excavation, sub-base, full mortar bed, pointing and clearing away. You get a fixed written quote after a free site visit.
How long does it take to lay a patio?
A typical 25–40m² garden patio takes about a week: a couple of days digging out and preparing the base, two or three days laying, then pointing and cleaning up. Larger jobs with steps, walls or drainage take longer, and we'll give you a realistic timescale in the quote.
Is Indian sandstone or porcelain better?
Sandstone is warmer in tone, more forgiving over slight variation and usually cheaper per square metre. Porcelain is dead flat, dimensionally consistent and much easier to keep clean, but needs a slurry primer and a precise base. If you want low maintenance and a modern look, porcelain wins; for a traditional garden, sandstone is hard to beat.
Do I need planning permission for a patio?
For most rear garden patios at ground level, no. Permission can come into play with raised patios, front gardens where drainage is affected, or listed properties and conservation areas. We'll flag anything that looks like it needs checking with Shropshire Council before we start.
Which areas do you cover?
Shrewsbury and the surrounding villages, plus Telford, Oswestry, Church Stretton, Bayston Hill and the wider Shropshire area.