Plenty of Crawley gardens have tired 1960s slabs or concrete paths at the back. Driveway installers usually lay patios too, in porcelain, sandstone, limestone or slate on a full mortar bed.
Crawley points
- Clay gardens hold water, so the patio needs a fall away from the house and somewhere for the water to go
- Keep the patio at least 150mm below the damp proof course
- Porcelain resists moss and stains in shady gardens near trees
Rough cost
| Per m², supplied and laid | £70 to £130 |
|---|---|
| Time on site | 3 to 7 days |
Breaking out, drainage and a dropped kerb are extra. See the cost guide.
Common questions
Which stone copes best in a shady Crawley garden?
Porcelain, as moss and algae wipe off far more easily than from sandstone.
Will my patio flood on clay?
It can if it is laid flat. A fall away from the house and a channel or gravel strip at the edge helps.