Upgrade your garden with a patio that suits Dulwich’s period architecture and modern family living. Fine Landscaping are trusted Patios Contractors in Dulwich, creating natural stone and porcelain finishes with crisp detailing. From design consultation to the final joint, we build for longevity and everyday use.
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From family gardens near Dulwich Park to courtyards around East Dulwich, we build patios that look refined and perform year-round. Choose from natural stone patios, porcelain patios, or characterful Indian sandstone with careful colour matching. We can shape levels for safer steps, add neat drainage, and create seamless transitions from kitchen doors to the garden. Every build starts with a design consultation to align layout, materials and budget.
Dulwich homeowners often want patios that complement Georgian and Victorian houses, plus larger detached properties with generous rear gardens. In SE21, SE22 and SE24, we regularly work with side returns, long plots and mature planting that needs protecting during construction. We also design patio extensions that make entertaining practical without overwhelming the garden. If you’re close to Dulwich Village or Herne Hill, we’ll tailor edges, copings and joints to match the character of your outdoor space.
Our process is straightforward: site survey, design consultation, clear written specification, then careful groundworks and installation. We prioritise correct sub-base depth, falls away from the house, and tidy finishing around manholes, air bricks and thresholds. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact and a schedule that respects neighbours and access constraints. Local clients choose us for consistent workmanship, clean handovers and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
As patios contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we plan for Dulwich’s mix of clay-heavy ground and established gardens, ensuring stable sub-bases and reliable drainage. Access can be tight on residential streets around West Dulwich and Dulwich Village, so we organise deliveries, waste removal and considerate working hours. We also account for steps, basements and raised thresholds common in period homes. The result is a patio that sits correctly, drains well and complements the property.
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Costs vary by size, access and the chosen finish. As a guide, Indian sandstone patios often start around £120–£180 per m² installed, while porcelain patios are typically £140–£220 per m² due to cutting and bedding requirements. Premium natural stone such as limestone or slate can range from £160–£260+ per m². Steps, drainage, lighting ducts and seating areas will add to the overall budget.
Most patio projects take 3–10 working days once we start on site. A small patio extension may be completed in 2–4 days, while larger builds with steps, seating areas or complex levels can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on excavation depth, waste removal access, curing time for mortar, and weather. We provide a clear programme and keep you updated if anything changes.
In many cases, a garden patio is permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering significant levels, adding walls, or affecting drainage to the public highway. We’ll discuss your plans during the survey and flag any likely constraints. If required, we can help you gather information for Southwark Council before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our patio installation workmanship, covering issues such as sub-base failure, sinking, and problems caused by incorrect falls or bedding. It’s designed to give you long-term confidence that the patio has been built properly. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or natural movement outside our control, but we’re always available to advise on maintenance and aftercare.
We install natural stone patios and porcelain patios, including Indian sandstone, slate patios and limestone patios. Popular designs in Dulwich include large-format porcelain for a crisp contemporary look, warm sandstone for period homes, and slate for darker, modern contrasts. We can add patio extensions, built-in seating areas, and steps with matching copings. During the design consultation, we’ll bring samples and recommend layouts, joint colours and edging details.
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