Chipping Norton Patios

A garden that drains properly starts with getting the groundwork right

Poor falls are the cause of more failed patios than anything else I see. When a slab bed is laid without proper gradient, water sits on the surface, works into the joints, and freezes overnight. Come spring, slabs lift, grout cracks, and the whole thing looks years older than it is. We take drainage seriously from the first dig.

What we work with

We install patios across Chipping Norton and the surrounding area using materials that are built to last in this climate.

• Porcelain paving, low maintenance and hard-wearing
• Indian sandstone, where the natural tonal variation gives every garden its own character
• Natural limestone and concrete flagstones
• New garden walling and timber fencing
• Artificial grass and turfed lawns

Built for exposed conditions

If you garden anywhere near the Cotswold escarpment, you already know what wind and standing frost can do to a poorly bedded slab. We bed everything on a proper mortar mix with the right depth of sub-base underneath. That preparation is what separates a patio that lasts a decade from one that starts moving after the first hard winter.

Solid groundwork. That is what you are actually paying for.

The details that matter

One thing customers notice, and do not always expect, is how much difference the pointing makes. Finished joints keep moisture out and hold the surface level. We take the same care on a small path as we do on a full garden makeover. If you are looking at your outdoor space and wondering where to start, that is a conversation we are happy to have.

Get in touch

We are based in Chipping Norton and cover the local area. Call us on 01295 985016 to talk through what you have in mind, or Visit Chipping Norton Patios to see more of our work. We are straightforward to deal with.