Patios in St Margarets
Porcelain, sandstone, granite and concrete patios laid on a proper sub base so they last.
Patios in St Margarets have a few specific considerations that I always check before quoting. Edwardian semis dominate, with rear gardens around 15 metres deep. The streets near the river have a slightly different feel and a few of the older Victorian terraces with very long thin gardens. Most of my work in St Margarets is around marble hill park (across the river) 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.
St Margarets sits between Twickenham and Richmond and has a real village feel around its small high street. Housing is heavily Edwardian, with a few Victorian terraces near the river. For most St Margarets 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 St Margarets
- 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 St Margarets FAQs
What's the best patio material for a St Margarets 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 St Margarets. Concrete works on tight budgets and has improved a lot in recent years.
How do you handle drainage for patios in St Margarets?
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 St Margarets?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller patios jobs in St Margarets 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 St Margarets?
Yes. St Margarets (TW1) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of St Margarets or in a neighbouring area like twickenham, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near St Margarets
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