Patio slabbing for Bromyard's timber-framed and brick homes, using materials and details that suit a small Herefordshire market town and gardens of every size.
Bromyard is a small market town with black-and-white timber framing in the older streets and plain brick houses in the rest. Gardens vary from tiny courtyards behind the high street to generous lawns on the edge of town, and each calls for a different style of patio.
We keep things unfussy. After a visit and a conversation about how you use the garden, we propose a layout, a surface and a method, and we explain what each decision will mean for upkeep, drainage and appearance. You get a written quote, and nothing is rushed.
Timber-framed buildings need to breathe and stay dry at the base. We therefore keep paving well below the sill, leave a small drainage zone beside walls where practical, and avoid sealing everything tight against old timber or brick. Soft, natural colours generally suit the setting: sandstone in buff or grey, or limestone for a paler effect. Cobbles and setts can edge a path to a side door. We also consider where downpipes discharge so that rain from the roof does not simply flood the new surface.
Natural stone is attractive but varies, so what you see in a sample may differ slightly once a whole terrace is laid. Porcelain is consistent, strong and low-maintenance, appealing if you want a tidy contemporary look behind an older house. Block paving suits parking areas, especially where a car will cross it every day. Each can look good in the right place. We discuss how they cope with moss, frost and heavy furniture, then leave the decision with you.
A patio is only as sound as what lies beneath. We remove topsoil, compact a stone sub-base in layers, and bed the slabs on a consistent layer so they lock together. Edges are supported with concrete haunching or edging stones to prevent drift. Where gardens slope towards the house, we may add a channel drain at the threshold. The mix of clay and loam in the area means that some plots stay damp for long periods, so we look at drainage options before suggesting a final depth.
We cover Bromyard and surrounding villages, as well as Leominster, Ledbury, Tenbury Wells and Hereford. Rural access can involve narrow lanes and gateways, so we check dimensions for deliveries and discuss how skips or spoil will be handled. Whether your garden is a courtyard off a lane or a lawn behind a brick semi, we begin with a free visit and straightforward advice. If you would like a second opinion on a quote you have received, we are happy to look.
We also take on patio slabbing work in nearby Leominster, Ledbury, Tenbury Wells, Hereford.
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Soft-toned natural stone usually looks right, though porcelain in a muted colour also works. The key practical point is keeping levels low and water running away from the walls.
It depends on the use and the ground. A seating terrace needs less than a driveway. We set the depth after seeing the soil, and explain why it is needed.
Yes. We usually plan the new surface to tie in with existing features, adjusting levels and details so it looks deliberate rather than added on afterwards.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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