Four steps on a concrete base
The four new steps were formed and concreted so they are solid and level, then fully clad in porcelain on the treads and risers.
Case study · Crystal Palace SE19 · May 2025
Porcelain steps, patio and slatted fence in Crystal Palace
Michael's garden in Crystal Palace rises from the house to a seating area at the top. We built four new steps on a concrete base and clad them fully in light grey porcelain, laid a matching porcelain patio at the top of the garden, and supplied and fitted a 3m x 6ft horizontal slatted fence. £7,000.
- Location
- Crystal Palace, SE19
- Client
- Michael
- Price
- £7,000
- Steps
- 4, concrete base, clad in porcelain
- Paving
- Light grey porcelain
- Fence
- Horizontal slatted, 3m x 6ft
Where we started
The brief
Michael's garden in Crystal Palace climbs from the house up to a level area at the top. Getting up there was awkward, and the top of the garden was bare ground with no privacy on one side.
The plan was proper steps up the slope, a clean patio at the top and a modern slatted fence for privacy, all in materials that would stay smart with little upkeep. It is typical of the patios in Crystal Palace we build on sloping plots.
Before & after
The same garden, before and after
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Concreting and cladding the steps
Four steps were built on a concrete base and fully clad in light grey porcelain.
Four porcelain-clad steps rising through the planting in Crystal Palace 
New porcelain steps leading up to the top of the garden The porcelain patio
The top of the garden was paved in the same light grey porcelain.
Light grey porcelain patio beside the slatted fence 
Porcelain patio laid up to the shed The slatted fence
A 3m x 6ft horizontal slatted fence was supplied and fitted along the top of the garden.
Horizontal slatted fence above the new porcelain patio
Video
The finished steps, patio and slatted fence
A look at Michael's finished garden in Crystal Palace: porcelain steps, the patio at the top and the slatted fence.
The finished work
The finished garden
“Really pleased with the new fence and paving. The team were fast, tidy, and professional.”
Budget
What it cost
This project cost £7,000, covering four concreted steps fully clad in light grey porcelain, a matching porcelain patio at the top of the garden, and a 3m x 6ft horizontal slatted fence, supplied and fitted. See our patios in Crystal Palace page for more options.
Get a free quote- Price
- £7,000
- Steps
- 4, concrete base, clad in porcelain
- Paving
- Light grey porcelain
Questions
About porcelain steps and slatted fencing
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much do porcelain steps and a patio cost in Crystal Palace?
Michael's project in Crystal Palace SE19 cost £7,000 for four concreted steps clad in light grey porcelain, a matching porcelain patio and a 3m x 6ft horizontal slatted fence.
Can steps be clad in porcelain?
Yes. The steps are built and concreted first, then the treads and risers are clad in porcelain, so they match the patio and are easy to keep clean.
Why use a concrete base for garden steps?
Steps take a lot of wear and sit on a slope. A concrete base keeps them solid and level, so the porcelain on top does not crack or move.
What is a horizontal slatted fence?
It is a fence made of horizontal timber slats with small gaps between them. It gives privacy with a lighter, more modern look than solid panels.
Do you work near Crystal Palace?
Yes, including Upper Norwood, Penge, Sydenham and Streatham. See all our landscaping in Crystal Palace.
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