35m² grey Indian sandstone patio in Hayes, Bromley
Old concrete dug out and around 35m² of grey Indian sandstone in 4 sizes laid on a new base, in 4 days for £6,500 including VAT, all in.
- Price
- £6,500 inc. VAT, all in
- Time on site
- 4 days
Beckenham BR3 · Garden paths
Garden Paths in Beckenham
A path you can walk in winter, not just summer.
As local paving contractors, we lay garden paths across Beckenham BR3: sandstone footpaths, stepping stones set in gravel or lawn, and paths down the side of the house to the back garden. Our nearest documented path is Najwan's sandstone footpath in South Norwood, with before and after photos below.
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Paths that cope with Beckenham's wet clay
A route across a lawn is the first part of a garden to turn to mud, especially on the heavy clay many Beckenham gardens sit on. A good path has a firm base so the stones do not sink or rock, and edges that stop gravel and soil spreading. On Joanna's path in Bexleyheath we laid buff Indian sandstone on a Type 1 base, with Cotswold cream gravel between the stones and edging on both sides.
Most paths lead somewhere: to a shed, a patio at the end of the garden or round a lawn. Najwan's footpath in South Norwood runs through the garden to a new 3m x 3m patio, both framed with gravel, and at Mark's in Streatham Hill a sandstone path leads to the shed between new flower beds.
In the long, narrow gardens behind Beckenham's terraces, a straight path to the end of the garden often makes the whole space usable; in wider gardens around Eden Park and Park Langley, a path can curve round the lawn instead.
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More garden paths near Beckenham
Documented paths, and paving with paths, nearest to Beckenham first. Each case study shows the materials, timings and the price.
Kandla grey paving and footpath in Lewisham
Kandla grey 60x90 paving down the side and behind the house, plus a footpath across the back garden, in ten days for £10,000 including VAT.
- Price
- £10,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 10 days
Custom pergola, French drains and garden refresh in Thornton Heath
A custom-made pergola over the side return, crazy paving jet washed and regrouted, around 15m of French drains connected to the gullies with panda gravel, and random concrete stepping stones across the lawn, in four days for £7,500 including VAT.
- Price
- £7,500 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 4 days
Sandstone and gravel garden footpath in Bexleyheath
A full footpath of buff Indian sandstone with Cotswold cream gravel, plastic edging and random stepping stones, in three days for £3,000 including VAT.
- Price
- £3,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 3 days
Details from our portfolio
Photos from our South Norwood path and patio
Every photo here is from Najwan's sandstone footpath and patio in South Norwood SE25, laid with gravel around both.
Materials & possibilities
Choosing a path for your Beckenham garden
The right path depends on how often you use it, what it leads to and how formal you want the garden to feel.
Base, edging and levels
Each stone sits on a compacted Type 1 base, bedded so it does not rock, and set level with or just above the ground around it so water runs off rather than pooling. Edging along both sides keeps gravel on the path and soil in the beds, and stepping stones are spaced to a comfortable stride.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
We walk the route and check the levels and wet spots.
Quote
Stone, gravel, edging, base and waste, in writing.
Lay
Dig out, compact the base, bed the stones, add edging.
Finish
Fill the gravel or joints, clean down and hand over.
Documented project · South Norwood SE25 · 2.7 miles from Beckenham
Indian sandstone footpath and a 3m x 3m patio with gravel in South Norwood
Najwan's garden in South Norwood, under 3 miles from Beckenham, now has a light grey Indian sandstone footpath with gravel around it, leading to a new 3m x 3m patio. The sandstone came in 4 sizes, and the job took 3 days for £4,620 including VAT. Drag the slider to compare before and after.
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How much does a garden path cost in Beckenham?
Our documented paths start at £3,000 for Joanna's sandstone and gravel path in Bexleyheath, laid in 3 days, and £4,620 for Najwan's sandstone path with a 3m x 3m patio in South Norwood. Mark's sandstone patio and path to the shed in Streatham Hill, with new beds and grass, was £6,500. Length, material and whether the path joins a patio make the difference.
Request your free quote- Length and width
- How far the path runs and how wide.
- Material
- Sandstone, porcelain, gravel or stepping stones.
- Base
- Digging out and a compacted Type 1 base.
- Edging
- Edging on both sides and any steps.
Compare like for like. Check the quote includes a proper base under the stones and edging along the path. Without them, stones sink and gravel wanders onto the lawn.
What recent garden paths cost
| Project | Where | Time on site | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone and gravel garden footpath in Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath DA7 | 3 days | £3,000 inc. VAT |
| Indian sandstone footpath and a 3m x 3m patio with gravel in South Norwood | South Norwood SE25 | 3 days | £4,620 inc. VAT |
| Indian sandstone patio, path to the shed and new lawn in Streatham Hill | Streatham Hill SW2 | 5 days | £6,500 inc. VAT |
| 35m² grey Indian sandstone patio in Hayes, Bromley | Hayes, Bromley BR2 | 4 days | £6,500 inc. VAT, all in |
| Kandla grey paving and footpath in Lewisham | Lewisham SE13 | 10 days | £10,000 inc. VAT |
Prices as shown on each case study. Every garden is different, so your price is fixed in a written quote after a free survey.
Beckenham · BR3
Garden path installers around Beckenham BR3
We lay garden paths throughout Beckenham, including the long gardens behind the terraces near Clock House and Birkbeck and the wider plots in Eden Park, Elmers End and Park Langley. In Elmers End we have also laid astro grass with sleeper flower beds.
Beckenham is about 4 miles from our Norbury base, and we cover the whole Borough of Bromley.
- Clock House
- Birkbeck
- Kelsey Park
- Eden Park
- Elmers End
- Park Langley
- Langley Park
- New Beckenham
- Shortlands
- Penge
A few useful answers
Garden Paths in Beckenham: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsHow much does a sandstone garden path cost?
Joanna's buff sandstone and gravel path in Bexleyheath cost £3,000 and took 3 days. Najwan's light grey sandstone path with a 3m x 3m patio in South Norwood was £4,620, also in 3 days.
Which kind of path works best on clay soil?
A path on a compacted Type 1 base, with stones set to shed water and gravel or joints that let rain soak away. Stepping stones laid straight onto clay tend to sink.
Can a path lead to my shed or garden office?
Yes. Mark's sandstone footpath in Streatham Hill leads to the shed between flower beds, and Jane's concrete stepping stones in Thornton Heath cross the lawn to the shed.
Gravel path or paved path?
Paved is easier for wheelbarrows and bins; stones in gravel drain well and look softer. Joanna's path in Bexleyheath combined both, with sandstone set in Cotswold cream gravel.
Will gravel spread onto the lawn?
Not with proper edging. On Joanna's path we fitted edging on both sides to keep the gravel in place.
Can you match a new path to a new patio?
Yes. Najwan's footpath and 3m x 3m patio are the same light grey Indian sandstone, and Marie's Kandla grey footpath matches the paving by the house.
How long does it take to lay a garden path?
Most of our documented paths took about 3 days, including Joanna's in Bexleyheath and Najwan's with the patio in South Norwood.
Do you lay paths anywhere in Beckenham?
Yes, across BR3, from Clock House and Birkbeck to Eden Park, Elmers End and Park Langley, and next door in Shortlands and Penge.
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