CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Patios Cheltenham
Porcelain, Indian sandstone, natural stone and block-paved patios, laid on a properly prepared base by a family-run team that's been working across Cheltenham for 21 years.
TRUSTED CHELTENHAM PATIO INSTALLERS
What's under your patio matters more than what's on top.
Laid properly the first time.
Most patio problems aren't about the slabs. They're about what's underneath. A patio laid straight onto sand, or bedded on five blobs of mortar instead of a full bed, will move, sink at the corners and let water sit in the joints. We've spent 21 years putting right other people's shortcuts, and we don't take them.
Every patio we lay goes on a compacted sub-base, on a full mortar bed, with the falls set to run water away from the house — and set low enough below your damp proof course to keep it that way. It's slower. It's the reason ours don't lift.
Whether you want a spot for a table and chairs, a raised terrace off the back door, or the whole garden rebuilt, you'll get honest advice, a clear written quote and a 5-year workmanship guarantee.
- Genuinely Local, Family-Run Business
- Honest, No-Obligation Clear Quotes
- High-Quality Workmanship Built to Last
SEE OUR WORK IN MOTION
A Recent patio, Start To Finish
Ben was away for this one, so Kayden ran it with the team from start to finish. Same standard, same finish — that's the point of having a team you've trained yourself.
Patio Materials We Lay in Cheltenham
Porcelain Paving
Dense, near-zero porosity and the lowest maintenance of anything we lay. Porcelain won't stain from spilled wine or barbecue fat, doesn't need sealing, and resists the green film that builds up on damp north-facing patios. It's the surface most Cheltenham customers ask for now, particularly alongside modern extensions and bifold doors. It does demand more skill to lay — porcelain needs a slurry primer on the back of every slab, and it can't be cut with a standard disc.
Indian Sandstone
The classic riven patio, and still the best value natural stone for the money. The tonal variation suits older Cheltenham properties and Cotswold stone in a way porcelain can't match. It's more porous, so it'll weather and mellow — some people want exactly that, others prefer it sealed to hold the colour. We'll show you both and let you decide.
Resin
A smooth, seamless finish with no joints for weeds to push through. Water drains straight through it, so no puddles, and it comes in a wide range of stone blends to suit the house. A good choice where the patio meets a resin driveway, or for a clean, modern look with almost no upkeep. As a Vuba Surfaces ambassador, we install resin that comes with a 25-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Block Paving
Where a patio flows into a driveway or path, block paving keeps the two reading as one scheme. Granite setts work well as borders, edging and circle features, and take heavy traffic without moving.
If you've seen a material you like and it's not listed here, ask. As approved installers for Marshalls, Bradstone, Tobermore and Vuba, we can source most things — and we'll tell you honestly how it'll perform in a Gloucestershire winter.
What Does A Patio Cost
In Cheltenham?
We'd rather give you a straight answer than make you ring up to find out.Patio cost comes down to four things: the area, the material, how much excavation and muck-away is involved, and whether there's anything structural — steps, retaining walls, a change of level.
As a rough guide, Indian sandstone is the most cost-effective option, limestone and block paving sit in the middle, and porcelain is at the higher end.
What we won't do is quote a price over the phone without seeing the garden. Access, levels and what's already down make too much difference.
What To Expect — Our Process
We have designed a seamless, transparent four-step workflow to guide your project from initial consultation to immaculate completion.
1
Free quote
We come out, measure up, look at the levels and access, and talk through materials. You get a clear written quote with no obligation and no pressure.
2
Excavation and base
We dig out to the right depth, remove the spoil, and lay and compact a sub-base. This is the part nobody sees and the part that decides whether the patio lasts.
3
Laying
Every slab goes down on a full mortar bed, to a set fall of roughly 1:80 running away from the house, and at least 150mm below your damp proof course. Porcelain gets primed. Joints are filled with a proper jointing compound, not brushed-in sand.
4
Completion
A wash down, a walk round with you, and honest aftercare advice — no expensive products, no complicated routine. Backed by our 5-year workmanship guarantee.
Cheltenham Reputation
Why Choose Us? A Local Cheltenham Team
We're not a nationwide chain or a pop-up outfit. From your first quote to the final finish, you deal directly with Ben and the same small team throughout — no call centers, no subcontractors, no being passed around. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and first class workmanship. The majority of our work comes from recommendations and repeat customers across Cheltenham, Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton and the surrounding area.
GET YOUR FREE QUOTEGenuinely local & independent
Fully insured for peace of mind
5 year workmanship guarantee
Approved installer
network: Marshalls, Bradstone, Tobermore, Vuba
Patios Across Cheltenham & Gloucestershire
We lay patios throughout Cheltenham and the surrounding area. The Regency and Victorian properties around Lansdown, Tivoli and Pittville often need a patio that sits comfortably against Cotswold stone and existing period detail — sandstone and riven natural stone tend to suit those better than porcelain. The newer housing around Leckhampton, Up Hatherley and Benhall usually calls for something cleaner, and that's where porcelain and large-format limestone come into their own.
We also work regularly in Bishops Cleeve, Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Winchcombe, Tewkesbury and out towards Gloucester. If you're not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
Ambassador & Approved Installer
Recent Patio Projects
A few recent patios we completed for homeowners across the local area.
Porcelain Patio
A customer wanted something other than a single-tone patio, so they chose Raj for more contrast.
Porcelain Patio
Beige porcelain patio finished with a gravel border for a very low maintenance patio.
Porcelain Patio
Matching the colour scheme of the house with the grey windows and door's. Our most popular porcelain style.
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What Our Patio Customers Say
Patio FAQs
How much does a patio cost in Cheltenham?
It depends on the size, the material, how much excavation is involved and whether there's structural work like steps or retaining. Indian sandstone is generally the most cost-effective, block paving and limestone sit in the middle, porcelain is at the higher end. We'll measure up and give you a clear written quote for free, with no obligation.
How long does a patio take to lay?
Most residential patios take between three days and a week. A straightforward replacement on existing levels is quicker; one needing significant excavation, new steps or a retaining wall takes longer. You'll get a realistic timescale with the quote.
Do I need planning permission for a patio?
For a patio at ground level in a domestic garden, almost never. Worth knowing that permitted development rules differ for listed buildings and in conservation areas — parts of central Cheltenham are covered — and a raised terrace above a certain height can need permission. We'll flag anything that applies to your property at quote stage.
Porcelain or sandstone — which should I choose?
Porcelain for low maintenance and a clean, modern finish, if you don't mind paying more up front. Sandstone for natural variation and warmth that suits an older property, if you're happy to seal it every few years. Neither is better; they suit different houses. We'll bring samples so you can see them against your own brickwork rather than in a showroom.
Why does the patio need to sit below the damp proof course?
Because if it doesn't, rainwater bridges the DPC and gets into the wall, which causes damp inside the house. The patio surface should be at least 150mm below it. It's a basic rule and it gets broken constantly — usually by laying a new patio straight on top of an old one.
Will my patio go green and slippery?
Any outdoor surface through a damp Gloucestershire winter picks up some algae, particularly in shade. Porcelain resists it best and washes clean easily; sandstone and limestone need an occasional wash down. Proper falls matter here — water that drains away doesn't sit long enough to grow anything.
Do you seal patios?
For sandstone and limestone, sealing holds the colour and makes stains easier to lift, so we'd usually recommend it. Porcelain doesn't need it. We'll tell you which applies to your material rather than selling you a treatment you don't need.
Can you lay a patio over an existing one?
Usually not, and we'd advise against it. It raises the level — often above the damp proof course — and you inherit whatever was wrong with the old base. Lifting and starting again costs more up front and less over the life of the patio.
Do i have to get rid of the waste from the old patio?
No, we will get rid of all of the waste from the old patio before starting to prepare for the new patio and the cost will be included in your quote.
Which areas around Cheltenham do you cover?
Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area, including Bishops Cleeve, Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Up Hatherley, Warden Hill, Benhall, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury, as well as out towards Gloucester. If you're not sure, get in touch and ask.
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