Patios in Forest Hill built for year-round use and effortless style. Choose natural stone, porcelain, Indian sandstone, slate or limestone, installed with precision and proper drainage. Expect clear pricing, tidy workmanship and a finish that suits your home.
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A well-laid patio turns a Forest Hill garden into a practical outdoor room for dining, play and entertaining. We design and build patios that suit SE23 plots—whether you’re near Forest Hill station or walking distance from the Horniman Museum. From compact courtyards to wider family gardens, we focus on levels, drainage and clean detailing. The result is a surface that looks sharp and stays stable through wet winters.
Forest Hill’s Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus period conversions, often come with stepped thresholds and mature boundaries that need careful setting-out. We regularly work across the patios Forest Hill area, including Sydenham and Honor Oak, where access can be tight and gardens vary in height. Our team matches paving tones to brickwork, pointing styles and existing paths so everything feels considered. If you’re extending an older patio, we can blend new materials with the existing layout.
We start with a site visit to measure, check falls and discuss how you’ll use the space. Every build includes a properly compacted sub-base, accurate levels and edge restraint to prevent movement. You’ll get a clear written scope, a realistic schedule (typically 3–5 days) and a tidy site at the end of each day. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, durable finishes and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Across the patios in London Borough of Lewisham, gardens often have clay-heavy ground and variable levels, so we engineer sub-bases and falls accordingly. Parking and access around SE23 streets can be limited, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Many Forest Hill properties have narrow side returns, so we bring the right kit for tight access and protect existing paving and thresholds. We also advise on drainage details where hard landscaping meets older brickwork and garden walls.
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For patios in Forest Hill, most homeowners budget £70–£150 per square metre depending on the paving type, site access and groundwork. Typical projects land around £2,800–£7,500 for a well-prepared base, accurate levels and quality finishing. Porcelain and premium natural stone can sit at the higher end, while simpler Indian sandstone layouts can be more cost-effective. We’ll confirm a tailored range after a site visit.
Most patio builds take 3–5 days, but timescales depend on size, the amount of excavation and whether you need steps, retaining edges or a patio extension. Poor ground, awkward access through period side passages, or complex patterns can add time. Weather can also affect curing and jointing. We’ll give you a realistic programme before work starts and keep you updated day by day.
In many cases, a garden patio is permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission, especially when it’s at ground level. However, rules can change if you’re significantly raising levels, altering drainage, or working near boundaries in ways that affect neighbours. Some homes may have extra constraints due to conservation considerations. We’ll flag any potential issues, advise on drainage compliance, and help you check Lewisham requirements before we begin.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our patio installation workmanship, covering issues such as movement caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, poor edge restraint, or incorrect falls. It also includes our installation of jointing and bedding where specified in the scope. Normal wear, accidental damage, and problems caused by third-party alterations aren’t covered. We’ll explain what’s included in writing so you know exactly where you stand.
We install natural stone patios, porcelain patios, Indian sandstone, slate patios and limestone patios, plus patio extensions to match existing areas. Popular choices in SE23 include porcelain for low maintenance, sandstone for warmth and variation, and limestone for a lighter, contemporary look. We’ll help you choose sizes, laying patterns, edging and joint colours to suit your home and how you use the garden. Samples and practical advice are part of the service.
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