Sandstone patio and a low retaining wall. Alfie was the only person who quoted who actually noticed the slope of our garden meant the patio would need a step in the middle. The detail in his work shows.
Patios · Richmond (TW9, TW10)
Patios in Richmond
Porcelain, sandstone, granite and concrete patios laid on a proper sub base so they last.
Patios in Richmond have a few specific considerations that I always check before quoting. Wide variety from compact courtyards behind town houses near the river to large gardens up Richmond Hill. Many sites have mature trees with TPOs (tree preservation orders), which I always check before quoting. Most of my work in Richmond is around richmond park 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.
Richmond mixes grand Georgian and Victorian housing on the hill with denser Edwardian terraces toward the station and contemporary mansion blocks along the river. Gardens range from courtyards to generous riverside plots. For most Richmond 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 Richmond
- 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.
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Patios in Richmond FAQs
What's the best patio material for a Richmond 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 Richmond. Concrete works on tight budgets and has improved a lot in recent years.
How do you handle drainage for patios in Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller patios jobs in Richmond 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 Richmond?
Yes. Richmond (TW9, TW10) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Richmond or in a neighbouring area like st margarets, that's still fine.
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