Clearing the plants and old sandstone
The overgrown plants were removed and the existing sandstone was taken up and taken away, so the new paving could start from a fresh base rather than being laid over old, uneven stone.
Case study · Stockwell SW9 · June 2026
Front garden porcelain paving in Stockwell
Warren's front garden in Stockwell had tired old sandstone paving and overgrown planting. We removed the plants, lifted the sandstone, laid a new base and finished the whole front in light grey porcelain. At the back, we cleaned and regrouted the existing sandstone patio. Three days, supplied and fitted for £5,860 including VAT.
- Location
- Stockwell, SW9
- Client
- Warren
- Price
- £5,860 inc. VAT
- Front
- New base + porcelain paving
- Back
- Sandstone cleaned & regrouted
- Time on site
- 3 days
Where we started
The brief
Warren's terraced house in Stockwell has a small front garden between the bay window and the boundary wall, with railings and a gate onto the street. The old sandstone paving there had worn and the planting had become overgrown, so the front of the house looked tired.
Warren wanted a clean, modern front garden that is easy to look after, and a refresh for the sandstone patio at the back. It is a typical project for our front garden landscaping in Stockwell.
Before & after
The same front garden, three days apart
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Removing the plants and old sandstone
The overgrown plants were removed and the existing sandstone was lifted from the front garden and taken away.
Old sandstone paving in the Stockwell front garden before lifting 
Corner of the front garden with old stone and shrubs New base
A new base was laid across the front garden, ready for the porcelain.
Laying the porcelain
The light grey porcelain was laid wall to wall, cut around the bay window, the front step and the gate.
Light grey porcelain laid up to the bay window 
Porcelain fitted neatly against the boundary wall Cleaning and regrouting the back patio
At the back, the sandstone patio was cleaned with a pressure washer and the joints were regrouted.
Pressure washing the sandstone patio at the back 
Sandstone patio cleaned and regrouted
The finished work
The finished front and back
Budget
What it cost
This project came to £5,860 including VAT, supplied and fitted over three days: removing the plants, lifting and removing the old sandstone, a new base, the porcelain paving at the front, and cleaning and regrouting the sandstone patio at the back. See our front garden landscaping in Stockwell page for other options.
Get a free quote- Price
- £5,860 inc. VAT
- Front
- New base + porcelain paving
- Back
- Sandstone cleaned & regrouted
Questions
About front garden paving and patio cleaning
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does front garden paving cost in Stockwell?
Warren's project in Stockwell SW9 came to £5,860 including VAT and took three days, covering removing the plants, lifting the old sandstone, a new base and porcelain paving at the front, plus cleaning and regrouting the sandstone patio at the back. The size of the area and any extras make the biggest difference.
Is porcelain a good choice for a front garden?
Yes. Porcelain is hard-wearing, does not absorb stains easily and only needs a quick wash to look clean, which suits a front garden that gets daily foot traffic and bins.
Can old sandstone paving be cleaned instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the slabs are sound, cleaning and regrouting brings sandstone back to life for much less than new paving, as we did on Warren's back patio.
Why regrout a patio?
Old joints crack and wash out over time, which lets weeds grow and water get under the slabs. Fresh grout seals the joints and makes the patio look finished again.
How long does new front garden paving take?
Warren's took three days, including clearing the plants, lifting the old sandstone, the new base, the porcelain, and cleaning and regrouting the back patio. Small front gardens are usually a few days' work.
Do you work near Stockwell?
Yes, including Brixton, Clapham, Kennington and Vauxhall. See all our landscaping in Stockwell.
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