A full dig-out and preparation
The grass and old bricks were cleared and the area dug out and prepared, so the patio sits on firm, level ground rather than straight on the soil.
Case study · Greenwich SE10 · August 2025
Raj Green Indian sandstone patio in Greenwich
Alex's back garden in Greenwich was rough grass with a pile of old bricks where the patio needed to go. We dug the area out fully, prepared the ground, and supplied and laid around 20m² of Raj Green Indian sandstone. A simple, tidy job done in two days for £2,820 including VAT.
- Location
- Greenwich, SE10
- Client
- Alex
- Price
- £2,820 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 2 days
- Paving
- Raj Green Indian sandstone
- Area
- Around 20m²
Where we started
The brief
Alex wanted a straightforward patio at the back of the garden in Greenwich, where there was only rough grass and a pile of old bricks.
Even a small patio needs proper groundwork, so the area was fully dug out and prepared before the stone went down. It is a good example of the smaller patios in Greenwich we build.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Digging out and preparing
The grass and old bricks were cleared, and the patio area was dug out and prepared.
Laying the Raj Green sandstone
Around 20m² of Raj Green Indian sandstone was laid across the back of the garden.
Raj Green Indian sandstone patio laid across the back of the garden
The finished work
The finished patio
Budget
What it cost
This patio cost £2,820 including VAT for a full dig-out and preparation and around 20m² of Raj Green Indian sandstone, supplied and laid in two days. That is roughly £141 per m² all in. Larger areas, steps, drainage or a different stone change the price. See our patios in Greenwich page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £2,820 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 2 days
- Paving
- Raj Green Indian sandstone
Questions
About small Indian sandstone patios
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a small Indian sandstone patio cost in Greenwich?
Alex's 20m² Raj Green sandstone patio in Greenwich SE10 cost £2,820 including VAT, with a full dig-out and preparation, done in two days. That is roughly £141 per m².
What colour is Raj Green sandstone?
Raj Green is a mix of soft greens, buffs and warmer pink and brown tones, which gives a natural, varied look.
Why dig out for a small patio?
Laying slabs straight on soil or grass leads to sinking and rocking. Digging out and preparing the ground gives even a small patio a firm, level base.
How long does a 20m² patio take?
This one, including the dig-out and preparation, took two days.
Do you build patios near Greenwich?
Yes, including Blackheath and Lewisham. See all our landscape gardeners in Greenwich.
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