Porcelain patios
Porcelain slabs give a clean, contemporary look with sharp edges and consistent colours. They are hard wearing, stain resistant and work well with modern bi-fold doors and newer extensions.
A well-built patio can turn the garden into an extra living space. Premier Paving Services install patios and garden paths across Sussex, Surrey and Kent using porcelain, sandstone and quality concrete slabs, all laid on the right base with tidy cuts and carefully set levels.
Regularly working in East Grinstead, Crawley, Horley, Redhill, Reigate, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding areas.
Different homes and gardens suit different patio materials. We talk through the options so you can pick something that looks right and will wear well under furniture, plant pots and everyday use.
Porcelain slabs give a clean, contemporary look with sharp edges and consistent colours. They are hard wearing, stain resistant and work well with modern bi-fold doors and newer extensions.
Sandstone and other natural stones provide a more traditional finish, with gentle variation in colour and texture. They suit older brick homes, cottages and properties in village locations.
Quality concrete slabs and riven flags can be a cost-effective option for simple patios, paths and utility areas. We still pay the same attention to levels, joints and neat cutting around edges.
A good patio starts with solid groundwork and the right falls. We make sure surface water runs away from the house and doesn’t leave pools in the middle of your seating area.
We excavate soft ground to the correct depth before installing a compacted sub-base. This reduces the risk of slabs rocking or sinking over time, especially on the main seating area where furniture will sit.
Where we are replacing an old patio, we check levels, damp proof courses and thresholds so the new patio ties into the property safely and neatly.
We set gentle falls so rainwater runs away from the house towards lawn, borders or drainage channels. Where needed we can install ACO channels and connect to suitable drainage points.
Slabs are cut carefully around manholes, posts and boundaries to give tidy joints rather than awkward off-cuts and trip hazards.
Many customers choose to have their patio, paths and driveway completed as one project so all the paving ties together and disruption is kept to a minimum.
We can install a new driveway and rear patio as part of the same job, using matching or complementary materials so the whole property feels planned rather than pieced together.
Paths to sheds, side gates and bin areas can be laid at the same time as the patio. This keeps access safe in wet weather and avoids muddy worn tracks across your lawn.
Where gardens are on a slope, we can include simple step runs, small retaining walls and raised beds so the patio is comfortable to use without steep drops or awkward steps.
A few common questions from homeowners in Sussex, Surrey and Kent thinking about a new patio or garden path.
Smaller patios can sometimes be completed within 2–3 days, while larger or more complex areas with steps, paths and drainage may take longer. We will outline timings clearly in your quotation.
Most patios at ground level fall under permitted development, especially in rear gardens. If there is anything unusual about your property or levels, we can talk this through when we visit.
Yes. We can remove tired or uneven patios, adjust levels where needed and install a new patio using modern materials such as porcelain, sandstone or updated slab ranges.
Regular sweeping, moving plant pots occasionally and the occasional wash-down is usually enough. We can advise on suitable cleaning methods for porcelain, sandstone or concrete slabs when we finish the job.
In many cases we can get close to existing colours and styles, especially with popular porcelain and sandstone ranges. We will bring catalogue options where needed and discuss this during the quotation.
We install patios and garden paths across East Grinstead, Crawley, Horley, Redhill, Reigate, Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding Sussex, Surrey and Kent villages.
Based near East Grinstead, we provide patios, paths and other garden paving for homes across a wide area of Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
If you are just outside these areas, please still get in touch – for the right patio project we are happy to travel further.
Send us a few details about the area you have in mind and the type of slabs you like. We’ll arrange a convenient time to visit, measure up and provide a clear, written quotation with sensible options.
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