Garden Patios in Matching Block
Block Paving Patios in Milton Keynes
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Patios
A Patio That Matches Your Drive
Many of our patio customers have just had a new drive laid and want the back garden to match. Others are swapping old concrete slabs that have cracked, rocked and turned green for something that stays put. Whatever the starting point, a patio has to do three things: stay level, drain away from the house, and suit the way you use the garden.
We build block paving patios the same way we build drives, just with a lighter base for foot traffic. We dig out, lay and compact sub-base, set edge restraints and screed a sand bed to the right falls. Then the blocks go down in the pattern you've chosen. The finished patio sits below your damp-proof course and slopes gently away from the walls, so water never collects against the house.
Where we work
Covering Milton Keynes and Surrounding Towns
We lay block paving patios throughout Milton Keynes and the towns around it:
What's included
What's Included in a Patio
Levels and falls away from the house
The patio is set at least two courses of brick below the damp-proof course and falls gently away from the walls.
Borders and soldier courses
A contrasting edge course frames the patio and gives it a finished, deliberate look.
Steps and thresholds
We can add block or slab steps down to the lawn, and a neat threshold at the back door or patio doors.
Matching or contrasting the drive
We can use the same block as your drive for a unified look, or a different colour to give the garden its own character.
Prices
Block Paving Patio Prices
Patios are priced by area, with extras for steps, borders and any awkward access through the house or side gate:
| Patio | What's included | Typical time | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per m² | Dig-out, sub-base, edging, blocks, jointing | — | £70 – £120 per m² |
| Typical patio (15–20 m²) | Full installation | 2–3 days | £1,100 – £2,400 |
| Patio with steps or a feature border | Full installation plus extras | 3–4 days | quoted at the visit |
Indicative Milton Keynes prices. Where spoil has to come out through the house or a narrow side passage, the job takes longer. Your price is confirmed in writing after a free site visit.
Ideas
Block Paving Patio Ideas
- A contrasting border. Charcoal edging around a brindle or buff patio is simple and smart.
- A circle feature. It suits a table or fire pit in the middle of a larger patio.
- Mixed block sizes. Two or three sizes laid randomly give a softer, more natural look than a single block.
- Block and slab together. Large slabs in the middle, framed by block paving, make a modern mix.
- A path link. Carry the same block down the garden as a path, so patio and path read as one design.
We'll sketch out options at the site visit and bring samples so you can see the colours in your own garden light.
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How Your Patio Is Laid
Site visit
We measure up, check the levels against your damp-proof course and work out how spoil will leave the garden.
Design and quote
We agree the size, shape, block and pattern, and send an itemised written quote.
Groundwork and laying
Dig-out, sub-base, edging and sand bed, then the blocks are laid, cut and jointed.
Clean-up
We compact, sweep and clear away, leaving the patio ready to use straight away.
FAQs
Block Paving Patio FAQs
Is block paving a good choice for a patio?
Yes, especially if you want it to match your drive or you need a hard-wearing surface. Blocks are small, so they handle curves well, and any area that sinks can be lifted and relaid.
Will a block paving patio be slippery?
Concrete block has a textured surface and is generally less slippery than smooth slabs. In shady, damp gardens any surface can get algae, and a clean once or twice a year keeps it under control.
Can you lay a patio over my old slabs?
We don't recommend it. Laying over old slabs raises the level towards your damp-proof course and leaves the old problems underneath. We lift the slabs and build a proper base instead.
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