Repointing
Joints renewed
Old pointing raked out and replaced with a durable mortar.
Dartford · Patio repairs
Patio Repairs in Dartford
Your patio, put right.
We repair patios in Dartford: relaying loose or sunken slabs, repointing joints, replacing broken stones and restoring tired paving.
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Your garden, considered
Why patios fail
Rocking slabs, hollow-sounding stones and weeds in the joints usually point to a weak base or failed pointing. Repairing the surface without fixing the cause means the problem comes back.
We lift affected slabs, check and rebuild the base where needed, relay on a full bed and repoint. Where a patio has failed throughout, we will tell you honestly when relaying is the better value.
Many Dartford patios from the 1980s and 90s were laid on spot mortar, which is why slabs rock. Relaying on a full bed solves it.
Details from our portfolio
Paving we have laid and restored
A selection from our patio repairs portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all Dartford projects.
Materials & possibilities
Repair options
We recommend the least work that gives a lasting result.
Repair or replace?
If most slabs are sound and the base is solid, repairs make sense. If the whole patio was laid on a poor base, relaying is usually better value than repeated repairs.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Inspect
Check slabs, base, falls and pointing.
Advise
Recommend repair, relay or replace.
Repair
Lift, rebuild base, relay and repoint.
Clean
Clean and seal if required.
Documented project · Bromley BR1
Porcelain patio and steps in Bromley
This documented project in Bromley BR1 is about 9 miles from Dartford. A larger patio in beige 600 × 900 mm porcelain on a new concrete base, with porcelain-clad steps, re-routed pipework and the manhole reset, completed in 10–14 days for £12,000–£15,000. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the case studyA complete quote, not a guess
What affects the cost of patio repairs?
Repairs are priced on the number of slabs, base work and the amount of repointing. Matching replacement stone can affect cost.
Request your free quote- Extent
- Number of slabs and area of pointing.
- Base
- Whether the sub-base needs rebuilding.
- Materials
- Replacement slabs and pointing mortar.
Compare like for like. Check the quote says how many slabs are being relaid, what base work is included and the pointing method.
Dartford · DA1
Patio Repairs planned around your Dartford property
We take patio repairs enquiries across Dartford, including Wilmington, Joydens Wood and Darenth. Dartford has Victorian terraces near the centre and newer estates further out, with plenty of front gardens suited to driveways. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 15 miles from Dartford.
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Patio Repairs in Dartford: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsWhy are my patio slabs loose?
Usually because they were laid on spots of mortar or the base has moved.
Can you match my existing slabs in Dartford?
We try to source a close match; with natural stone, weathering will differ at first.
What is the best pointing?
It depends on the paving; we use durable mortars or resin-based compounds where suitable.
How long do repairs take?
Most patio repairs take one to three days.
Do you cover all of Dartford?
Yes. We work across Dartford (DA1), including Wilmington, Joydens Wood and Darenth, and nearby areas such as Bexley and Sidcup. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 15 miles from Dartford.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your patio repairs project in Dartford. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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