Patio Paving
New Patio in Colchester
Natural stone, porcelain and block patios in Colchester, laid on a full, free-draining base.
- One team, start to finish
- All waste cleared away
- Domestic & commercial
- Colchester & north Essex
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About
About our new patio
New Patio is skilled work that pays to get right. Here is why it is worth bringing in an experienced local team:
We treat the base of a new patio as the most important part of the job. After excavating and laying a full, free-draining sub-base, we lay your chosen stone, porcelain or block to a set pattern, set the falls for drainage and point up the joints by hand. It is the care at each stage that keeps a patio flat, free-draining and looking good for years.
Benefits
The benefits of professional new patio
Getting your new patio done properly by an experienced local team saves you time, hassle and costly mistakes. Here is what you get with GD Tree & Gardens:
- A usable outdoor space for seating, dining and entertaining
- A flat, free-draining surface that lasts
- A finish chosen to suit your home and budget
- Added kerb appeal and value to your home
What's included
What's included with new patio
A professional new patio job is about more than the finish you see. Here is what is included when we do it properly:
- Excavation and a full, free-draining base
- Natural stone, porcelain or block laid to a set pattern
- Correct falls for drainage
- Joints pointed and the area cleaned down
The base
The part you never see, done properly
The base is the part you never see and the part that decides how long the patio lasts. We dig out to the right depth, remove the soft ground, and lay and compact a stone sub-base in layers so it cannot settle unevenly later. On the heavy clay found across much of north Essex that depth and compaction really matter, because clay holds water and moves with the seasons, and a patio laid straight onto it will crack and sink. We bed the slabs on a full mortar bed rather than spot dabs, so every slab is fully supported and there are no hollow, rocking or drumming areas underfoot.
Materials and finish
Chosen, laid and cleaned down
We help you choose the right material for the look and the upkeep you want, from natural stone and porcelain to block, and we set out the layout before we start so the pattern works with the shape of the garden and the joints line up. We cut around the edges, steps and any manholes by hand for a clean fit, set the falls so water runs away from the house, and point or brush in the joints to suit the material. Where it helps, we can seal a natural stone patio to protect it and make it easier to keep clean.
From the first visit we give you a clear quote and a realistic timescale, and most domestic patios are laid within a few days once the groundwork is done. We lift and take away the old patio or slabs, protect your access while we work, and clear all the spoil and offcuts rather than leaving them behind. When we finish we clean the patio down and hand over a flat, free-draining surface that is ready to use and adds real usable space and kerb appeal to your home.
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Get a free quoteHow it works
How our new patio works
Good new patio is about doing the unseen work properly, not rushing the finish. Bringing in a professional team means it is done right the first time:
- 1
Free site visit & quote
We come out, look at the job and give you a clear, no-obligation quote.
- 2
Agree the details
We confirm the work, materials, timescale and price before anything starts.
- 3
We carry out the work
The same local team completes the job to a high standard.
- 4
Clear up & check over
We clear the site, take the waste away and make sure you are happy.
Why us
Why choose GD Tree & Gardens
Local, family-run and based in Colchester
One team from the first visit to the final tidy
All waste cleared away
Domestic and commercial work
Pricing
What affects the price of new patio
A cheap, rushed job often costs more to put right later, so we focus on doing it properly at a fair price. Every job is quoted after a free site visit, and these are the main things that affect the cost:
- The size and scope of the job
- The materials and finish you choose
- Access to the site and the ground preparation needed
- Any clearance, removal or waste disposal involved
- Whether existing structures need taking down first
For a free, no-obligation quote, call 01206 203276.
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FAQs
New Patio in Colchester: common questions
How do I choose between stone, porcelain and block?
How long will a new patio last?
Do you remove the old patio?
Can you extend an existing patio?
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