Does this sound like your garden?
The old patio is cracked and uneven, and there is no clean way down the garden. You want something bright and modern that is easy to keep clean.
The job
A wide porcelain patio across the back of the house, with a porcelain path leading straight down the new lawn.
What we did
- Dug out and laid a firm sub-base
- Laid large-format porcelain with a step down to the lawn
- Built a porcelain path through the lawn
- Laid new turf either side
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Want to know more? Read our guide: Porcelain vs sandstone patio: cost, slip and maintenance compared
Questions people ask
Does pale porcelain show dirt?
Light porcelain shows leaves and dust more than dark, but because it does not absorb water it cleans easily with a brush or a wash.
Why do old patios sink and crack?
Usually because the base under them was too thin. On London clay, a deep, compacted sub-base is essential.
Can the path be laid at the same time as new turf?
Yes. The path goes in first, then the turf is laid up to it so the edges are neat.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
