Patios and Garden Paths in Claines: Porcelain and Stone

We lay patios and pathways in porcelain, natural stone and block paving for homes in Claines, Worcester, Hallow and Fernhill Heath. Each design is measured on site and drawn to suit the garden in front of us, with groundwork and drainage dealt with before any paving goes down.

Designing around the plot

We start by working out where the sun falls, which door the patio serves and how people will walk through the garden. A square terrace pushed up against the back wall is not always the answer. A patio offset towards the sunniest corner, linked by a path, often feels more natural and leaves room for lawn or planting.

Colour and texture deserve a sample check against the house before anything is ordered. Porcelain and stone can look quite different in shade than in a showroom, and a paving shade that suits red brick may clash with render or pale stone.

• Porcelain for a clean, hard wearing finish
• Natural stone for texture and a softer, older look
• Block paving where it should tie in with a drive
• Paths shaped to the way the garden is actually used

Paths, levels and the details that last

A path should be firm underfoot in winter and wide enough to be useful. We lay paths on a compacted base with a gentle fall so surface water drains away, and we keep levels below the damp course where they meet the house.

Near the River Severn some gardens can sit low, so drainage is checked before the paving design is finalised. Patios close to period walls may need careful pointing and clean junctions so the new work does not trap damp. The practical question is always the same: where will the water go? When we visit we can talk through paving, lawn and boundary options on the spot, and show samples against your existing brickwork or render.