Patios in Strawberry Hill
Porcelain, sandstone, granite and concrete patios laid on a proper sub base so they last.
Patios in Strawberry Hill have a few specific considerations that I always check before quoting. Edwardian and inter-war semis make up most of the housing, with rear gardens 10 to 14 metres deep and many with mature trees worth designing around. Most of my work in Strawberry Hill is around strawberry hill house 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.
Strawberry Hill is named after Walpole's gothic villa and has retained a quieter, leafier feel than its neighbours. Housing is a mix of Edwardian semis, larger inter-war detached houses, and a smaller number of newer builds. For most Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill
- 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 Strawberry Hill FAQs
What's the best patio material for a Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill. Concrete works on tight budgets and has improved a lot in recent years.
How do you handle drainage for patios in Strawberry Hill?
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 Strawberry Hill?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller patios jobs in Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill?
Yes. Strawberry Hill (TW1, TW2) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Strawberry Hill or in a neighbouring area like twickenham, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Strawberry Hill
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