Patios in Kingston upon Thames
Porcelain, sandstone, granite and concrete patios laid on a proper sub base so they last.
Patios in Kingston upon Thames have a few specific considerations that I always check before quoting. Mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Edwardian and inter-war semis, and a few estates of post-war housing. Riverside gardens are common around Hampton Wick and Canbury. Most of my work in Kingston upon Thames is around canbury gardens 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.
Kingston covers a lot, from the centre with its tall townhouses to the residential streets out towards Norbiton. The river runs through it, so a chunk of work in Kingston is around riverside gardens with all the drainage considerations that come with them. For most Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames
- 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 Kingston upon Thames FAQs
What's the best patio material for a Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames. Concrete works on tight budgets and has improved a lot in recent years.
How do you handle drainage for patios in Kingston upon Thames?
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 Kingston upon Thames?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller patios jobs in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. Kingston (KT1, KT2) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Kingston upon Thames or in a neighbouring area like hampton wick, that's still fine.
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