Patios

Best patio materials guide: compare concrete, natural stone, porcelain, block paving and gravel to choose the right surface for your garden.

Fix sunken patio slabs yourself — lift, re-bed and re-level for a safe, even surface. Step-by-step guide with tools, materials and costs.

Clean and pressure wash a patio in an afternoon. Step-by-step guide covering chemicals, pressure settings, and sealing for a lasting result.

Lay a patio on a budget for £200–£400. Step-by-step guide to sub-base, mortar, slab laying and pointing — no landscaper needed.

Repoint patio slabs yourself in a weekend. Clear old mortar, mix a fresh pointing compound, and restore joints properly.

How to lay a patio the right way — sub-base, mortar bed, slabs, and pointing covered in full. Get a level, lasting result.

How to lay slabs for a level, lasting patio — covering excavation, sub-base, mortar bedding, jointing, and drainage in 6 clear steps.