DOT Patios
Porcelain, natural sandstone and concrete patios, laid on a proper base so they don’t move, crack or hold puddles. On their own, or as part of a bigger garden makeover.
How much does a patio cost?
Typically £80 to £180 per square metre, depending mostly on the paving you choose and what’s underneath.
Porcelain and natural sandstone cost more than concrete slabs, and a garden that needs digging out, levelling or draining costs more than one that’s already flat and firm. Every quote is broken down so you can see exactly what you’re paying for, and agreed before we start.
What makes a patio last?
What’s underneath matters more than the slabs on top.
- The sub-base: dug out and built up properly, so the patio doesn’t sink or rock
- The fall: a slight slope away from the house so rain runs off, not towards your back door
- Drainage: so water has somewhere to go, which is especially important on new-build plots
- Edging: a solid border, like the gravel strips and block edging in our photos, to hold it all in place
Porcelain or sandstone?
Porcelain is hard-wearing, easy to keep clean, and gives a sharp, modern look. We used beige porcelain for two patios and the path between them on our Uttoxeter family garden.
Natural sandstone has a softer, more natural look, with each slab slightly different. We used grey sandstone across the whole of our Meir new-build garden, including a large patio for a pergola and seating.
Do I need planning permission for a patio?
Usually not for a back garden. In a front garden, any new hard surface over 5m² needs to be permeable, or to drain into the garden, or it needs planning permission. We check this at the quote stage.
What does our work look like?
Common questions
How long does a patio take?
Typically 3 to 7 days for a patio on its own, depending on the size and how much digging out the ground needs.
Can you do a patio as part of a bigger garden job?
Yes. Most of our patios are part of a bigger makeover, like our Uttoxeter and Meir gardens, but we’re just as happy to quote for a patio on its own.
Do you take a deposit?
No. You pay as the job goes, and the final payment is only due when it’s finished.
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Thinking about a new patio?
We’ll come and look at the space, and talk through what’s possible and what it’ll cost.