What is included
- Excavation and compacted sub-base
- Falls and pointing
- Porcelain, sandstone or concrete
- Edges, steps and sleeper beds if you want them
- Spoil removed
Options
Porcelain
Large format, low maintenance, and the finish most newer Swindon gardens in SN5, SN25 and Wichelstowe ask for.
Indian sandstone
Sits naturally against older brick in Old Town, Stratton and the villages. We joint it so it does not rattle loose.
Concrete slabs
A solid, simpler patio when the budget matters more than a showroom finish.
Raised beds
Sleepers or stone edges so the patio has somewhere for plants without soil spilling onto the slabs.
How the job runs
- 01
Measure the area, check the door thresholds and where water should go.
- 02
Dig out, compact a sub-base, then lay on a full mortar bed.
- 03
Point the joints so water and weeds stay out.
- 04
Leave the garden usable, not a building site.
What changes the price
Straightforward jobs often start from £90 / m². Paving laid on a proper base. Digging and disposal can change this. The written quote replaces this guide.
- · Square metres and how many cuts
- · How deep the old patio or soil has to come out
- · Porcelain versus sandstone versus concrete
- · Steps, manholes and drainage
Recent patio installations in Swindon
Before & After: Old slabs to porcelain
The grey concrete slabs came up. A porcelain patio, a shaped lawn and stepping stones went down in their place.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: Rotten deck to a patio
The old deck and dark slabs were past saving. The garden is now porcelain, artificial grass and a painted fence.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: Overgrown garden cleared for paving
The lawn and broken slabs were cleared. The whole garden is now large-format grey paving.
BeforeAfter
- After
Questions
Do you install patios in Swindon?
Yes. We lay porcelain, Indian sandstone and concrete slabs across Swindon and the nearby towns. The quote follows a look at the levels, access and the door threshold, not a price guessed from a photo alone.
Will a patio flood the patio doors?
Not if the falls are set away from the house and the finished level sits below the threshold. We check that before we lay a single slab.
Is porcelain better than Indian sandstone?
Porcelain stains less and needs less sealing, which suits a newer house and a low-maintenance garden. Indian sandstone looks right against older brick in Old Town and the villages, and it costs less on a straightforward job. Neither is better if the sub-base is wrong. We will say which one fits the house and the budget.
What preparation does a patio need?
The old surface comes out, the ground is dug to a firm level, and a compacted sub-base goes in before any slab. Slabs are laid on a full mortar bed with a fall away from the house, then pointed. Skipping that is why patios rock and hold water.
How much does a patio cost in Swindon?
A published starting guide is £90 per square metre for straightforward laying. Digging, disposal and a thick sub-base move the price. The written quote is the figure to trust.
How long does patio installation take?
A small area outside the doors is often a few days. Digging out an old patio, or adding steps, takes longer. The quote states the working days.
Can you replace an old concrete patio?
Yes. The old slabs come out, the base is rebuilt, then the new surface is laid.
How do you stop a patio holding water?
The falls are set away from the house, and the finished level sits below the door threshold. If the water has nowhere to go, we say so before we lay.
Can you lay a patio in winter?
Yes, unless the ground is frozen or standing in water.
Do you point the joints?
Yes. Open joints are how weeds get in and slabs start to move.
What a Yell reviewer said
- 5 out of 5 on Yell · Yell customer
Highly recommend Star Fencing & Landscaping for our new patio in Swindon. From start to finish they were professional, reliable and did a fantastic job. The new patio has completely transformed our garden and the workmanship is excellent.
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Across Swindon
Patios is based in Swindon, covering SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN25 and SN26. Open the area nearest the job.