Repointing
Joints renewed
Old pointing raked out and replaced with a durable mortar.
Dulwich · Patio repairs
Patio Repairs in Dulwich
Level, solid and safe again.
We repair patios in Dulwich: 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.
On sloping Dulwich plots, movement in retaining walls can cause patios to crack; we check both.
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 Dulwich 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 · Herne Hill SE24
Floating mint sandstone steps and patio in Herne Hill
This documented project in Herne Hill SE24 is about 1 mile from Dulwich. Old steps replaced with a 1m platform and four mesh-reinforced floating steps fully clad in bullnose mint Indian sandstone, plus a 20m² sandstone patio on a Type 1 base, flower beds and a new seeded lawn, for £10,000 including VAT. 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.
Dulwich · SE21
Patio Repairs planned around your Dulwich property
We take patio repairs enquiries across Dulwich, including Dulwich Village, Dulwich Wood and Herne Hill. Dulwich has substantial period and interwar homes on large plots, much of it within the Dulwich Estate and conservation areas. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 3 miles from Dulwich.
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Patio Repairs in Dulwich: 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 Dulwich?
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 Dulwich?
Yes. We work across Dulwich (SE21), including Dulwich Village, Dulwich Wood and Herne Hill, and nearby areas such as Herne Hill and West Dulwich. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 3 miles from Dulwich.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your patio repairs project in Dulwich. 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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