Patio Contractors in Croydon
Patios in Croydon — London Borough of Croydon
A large share of Croydon gardens slope, particularly south of the town centre towards Purley, Sanderstead and Coulsdon. Laying a patio on a slope is not a paving problem, it is a levels problem, and it is where most of the cost sits.
What matters for patios in Croydon
Cut and fill, or terrace
On a moderate fall we cut into the slope and retain the back edge with a low wall. On a steeper garden we build two levels with steps between them, which usually gives a more usable garden than one large flat platform.
Retaining and drainage
Any retained edge needs drainage behind it and weep holes through it, or water builds up and pushes the wall out. We build that in as standard rather than as an extra.
Consistent steps
Garden steps that vary in height are a genuine trip hazard. We set out riser heights so every step in a flight is the same, even where the ground is not.
How we build it
- 1Free on-site estimateWe check levels, drainage, access and the damp course height.
- 2Design and samplesLayout, slab size and pattern agreed before ordering.
- 3Excavation and sub-baseDug out, spoil removed, base compacted.
- 4LayingFull mortar bed, correct falls, cuts kept to the edges.
- 5Pointing and clean downJointed, washed off and the garden left tidy.
Full detail on materials and build-up is on our patios page, and more about the area on our Croydon page.
Patios in Croydon — your questions
Is a sloping garden more expensive to pave?
Usually yes, but the extra is in the groundwork, not the slabs — excavation, spoil removal, retaining walls and steps. We itemise those separately in the quote so you can see exactly what the levels are costing and decide how much of the garden to terrace.
Other work we do in Croydon
Patios in nearby areas
Free patios estimate in Croydon
Call +44 7847 037606 or send us the details and we will come and measure up.