Patios in Sydenham designed for real London gardens—beautiful, practical, and built to last. Choose natural stone, porcelain, or an extension that blends with your existing paving. We handle everything from groundworks and drainage to the final jointing for a crisp finish.
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Sydenham gardens often deserve a patio that feels like a natural extension of the home, not an afterthought. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or walking distance from Sydenham Hill Wood, we design patios that work for entertaining, kids, and everyday use. We install natural stone and porcelain paving with careful attention to levels, falls and edging. The result is a clean, comfortable outdoor space that looks right in SE26.
The Sydenham area has a strong mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and smart period conversions, each with different thresholds, steps and garden proportions. We regularly build patios that complement bay-fronted façades and traditional brickwork, as well as contemporary rear extensions. In Forest Hill, Penge and Lower Sydenham, access can be tight, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Your patio layout is tailored to how you actually use the space—dining, lounging, or a low-maintenance courtyard.
Our process starts with a site visit to measure, discuss design options and check drainage routes. We excavate properly, install a solid sub-base, and lay paving on the correct bed for the chosen material, finishing with durable jointing and tidy edges. You’ll get clear communication, a written scope of works, and respectful working practices around neighbours and shared side access. Fine Landscaping is trusted for patios sydenham area homeowners can rely on, backed by a 10-year warranty.
In the London Borough of Lewisham, many gardens sit on clay-heavy ground, so sub-base depth and drainage details matter. Sydenham streets can have limited parking and narrow side returns, so we schedule drop-offs and barrow routes to protect paths and walls. We also account for mature trees near Dulwich Wood and Sydenham Hill Wood, adjusting foundations and jointing choices where roots and seasonal movement are factors. The goal is a patio that stays level, drains well and suits the property’s period character.
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For patios in Sydenham, typical pricing is £70–£150 per square metre depending on the paving type, ground preparation and detailing. Many homeowners spend around £2,800–£7,500 for a well-built patio, including excavation, sub-base, bedding, jointing and waste removal. Natural stone can vary by grade, while porcelain often needs a more specific installation system. We’ll confirm costs after measuring and discussing your design.
Most patio projects take 3–5 days, though larger areas or complex designs can take longer. Timescales depend on access (common with SE26 side returns), the amount of excavation required, drainage adjustments, and whether you’re adding steps, retaining edges or a patio extension. Weather can also affect curing and jointing. We’ll give you a realistic programme before work begins and keep the site safe and tidy each day.
In most cases, a new garden patio is permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission, provided you’re not significantly altering ground levels or affecting drainage onto neighbouring land. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, or where walls, raised platforms or major landscaping are involved. We’ll flag any potential issues early and can advise on best practice for drainage and levels to stay compliant in Lewisham.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our patio installation workmanship. This covers issues such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, movement due to poor bedding, or jointing failures linked to installation. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or problems caused by third-party alterations after completion. We’ll also explain how to care for your paving—especially porcelain and natural stone—so it continues to look its best.
Popular options include Indian sandstone for warm, traditional character, porcelain for a sleek low-maintenance finish, and slate or limestone for a more contemporary look. We also build patio extensions that blend with existing paving, plus details like contrasting borders, steps and curved edges. During the design stage we’ll help you choose colours and sizes that suit your brickwork and garden style, and we’ll recommend slip-resistant finishes where needed.
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