Patios in Hampton Wick
Porcelain, sandstone, granite and concrete patios laid on a proper sub base so they last.
Patios in Hampton Wick have a few specific considerations that I always check before quoting. Long, narrow Victorian terraces with rear gardens 5 to 7 metres wide and often 20 metres or more long. Side access is unusual. Most of my work in Hampton Wick is around bushy park (kingston gate) and the streets either side of it. The other big thing in this part of London is drainage: gardens here are wet for at least four months of the year, so the falls on the patio matter, and the choice of jointing compound matters more than the choice of slab.
Hampton Wick is the village between Bushy Park and Kingston Bridge. Housing is mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with a few larger houses on the streets backing onto the park. Gardens are typically narrow and long. For most Hampton Wick patios I default to a 150mm Type 1 sub base, mortar bed at 50mm, and a 1:80 fall away from the house. That holds up to the wet winters and the loadings of garden furniture and foot traffic. Materials I'm asked for most often around here are Indian sandstone and porcelain.
What I do for every patios job in Hampton Wick
- Lifting and disposal of any existing patio or surface
- Excavation to the correct depth for the chosen material
- Type 1 sub base, compacted in layers
- Slabs bedded individually on a wet mortar mix
- Joints brushed with the appropriate compound
- Falls set so water runs away from the house
- Site cleared and the patio washed down at the end
For a deeper look at how I approach patios, see the main patios page.
Patios in Hampton Wick FAQs
What's the best patio material for a Hampton Wick garden?
Porcelain is the most resilient option for the climate in this part of SW London. Indian sandstone is the next best on value and looks right with most house styles in Hampton Wick. Concrete works on tight budgets and has improved a lot in recent years.
How do you handle drainage for patios in Hampton Wick?
A 1:80 fall away from the house is the standard. If the existing garden has nowhere obvious for the water to go, I'll specify a linear drain along the patio's lowest edge with a soakaway at the end of the run.
How quickly can you start a patios job in Hampton Wick?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller patios jobs in Hampton Wick can sometimes fit in within a couple of weeks. The best step is a quick call to check current availability.
Do you cover all of Hampton Wick?
Yes. Hampton Wick (KT1) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Hampton Wick or in a neighbouring area like kingston, that's still fine.
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