A full dig-out
The soil was dug out to make room for a proper base under the new patio.
Case study · Wandsworth SW18 · October 2025
Curved Raj Green sandstone patio in Wandsworth
Richard's back garden in Wandsworth was bare soil behind the house. We dug it out, put in a compacted base and laid a Raj Green Indian sandstone patio with a curved edge sweeping round to the lawn, plus a new manhole cover. Three days, £4,000–£6,000 including VAT.
- Location
- Wandsworth, SW18
- Client
- Richard
- Price
- £4,000–£6,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days
- Paving
- Raj Green Indian sandstone
- Extras
- Curved edge, new manhole cover
Where we started
The brief
Richard wanted a proper patio behind the house in Wandsworth, where the garden was just soil.
A curved edge where the paving meets the lawn softens the layout and gives the garden a natural flow. It is a good example of the patios in Wandsworth we lay.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Digging out and the base
The soil was dug out and the base laid and compacted, following the curve of the new patio.
Laying the Raj Green sandstone
The Raj Green sandstone was laid in a random pattern along the house and round the curve to the lawn, with a new manhole cover fitted.
Raj Green sandstone patio along the back of the house in Wandsworth 
Curved edge of the sandstone patio meeting the lawn
The finished work
The finished patio
“The curved paving looks spot on and the whole space feels finished.”
Budget
What it cost
This patio cost £4,000–£6,000 including VAT, all in: digging out the soil, a compacted base, Raj Green Indian sandstone laid with a curved edge to the lawn and a new manhole cover, in three days. See our patios in Wandsworth page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £4,000–£6,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days
- Paving
- Raj Green Indian sandstone
Questions
About Raj Green sandstone patios
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a sandstone patio cost in Wandsworth?
Richard's Raj Green sandstone patio in Wandsworth SW18 cost £4,000–£6,000 including VAT, covering the dig-out, a compacted base, the stone, a curved edge and a new manhole cover, done in three days.
What colour is Raj Green sandstone?
Despite the name, Raj Green is a mix of soft greens, golds and browns, so every slab is a little different and the patio looks natural.
Can a patio have a curved edge?
Yes. The edge slabs are cut to follow a curve, as here where the patio sweeps round to meet the lawn.
What happens to a manhole when you lay a patio over it?
Drains must stay accessible, so a new cover is fitted at the finished patio level.
Do you lay patios near Wandsworth?
Yes, including Earlsfield, Putney and Southfields. See all our landscape gardeners in Wandsworth.
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