Patios and Garden Paths in Broadheath: Porcelain and Stone
A larger country garden gives you room for a patio that actually gets used, whether that is a dining terrace by the back door or a sheltered seating area further down the plot. Broadheath properties often have the space, but the open setting means position and finish need thought.
We lay porcelain, natural stone and block paving patios and pathways for homes around Broadheath, Lower Broadheath, Hallow, Martley and Rushwick. Groundwork, levels, drainage and laying are all done by our own team.
Porcelain, natural stone or block paving
Porcelain is hard, low in upkeep and available in stone, wood and slate looks, which suits owners who want a patio that stays tidy with little effort. Natural stone has more variation and character, and suits older farmhouses and cottages well. Either material can be laid in a single large sweep or broken into zones with different finishes, which stops a big terrace feeling like a car park.
Block paving is a practical choice for paths and wide terraces, as it copes with movement better than large slabs and is simple to repair. Whichever material you choose, the foundation is what keeps it flat, so the base is excavated, compacted and levelled before anything is laid.
- Porcelain for a clean finish and easy upkeep
- Natural stone for texture and character
- Block paving for long paths and big areas
- Edging and steps where the garden changes level
Paths that connect a big garden
On a large plot a path does real work. It links the house to the garage, the veg patch or the gate without walking across wet lawn, and a firm surface keeps mud out of the house through the winter.
Wide gardens also suit a patio in more than one spot, chasing the sun in the morning and the evening. We can plan the layout, falls and drainage with you at a free site visit.
Patios & Pathways ideas
Illustrative examples of the styles and materials we install. See the full gallery.
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Patios & Pathways in Broadheath: common questions
How do you keep a patio from holding water in an exposed garden?
A patio should be laid with a slight fall away from the house and on a properly compacted base. Where surface water cannot run off onto a lawn or border, drainage channels or a soakaway may be added. On open ground this is worth planning early, because water has nowhere obvious to go once the paving is down.
Can you lay a path across a large lawn?
Stepping stones suit an informal route, while a continuous path in stone or block paving is better for heavy daily use. We lay both, with edging to keep the line neat. A path that is wide enough for a wheelbarrow or a pushchair is usually more useful than a narrow decorative one.
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