Patio Specialists · Greater Manchester
Patio installation across Manchester and Greater Manchester — block paving, resin bound, natural stone and porcelain. Free site survey, written quote, 10-year guarantee. Est. 1994.
We visit, assess, and provide a written itemised quote at no charge — no obligation, no hard sell. Call or fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 2 hours.
Patio Specialists — Manchester
We've been installing patios across Manchester and Greater Manchester since 1994. Block paving, resin bound, natural stone, porcelain — we install every surface type and we've done it long enough to know which one genuinely suits which garden, drainage situation and budget.
A patio is a long-term installation. Done properly — with the right sub-base, correct falls for drainage and a surface that suits the site — it'll look excellent for 20 years or more and require almost no maintenance. Done badly, it moves, cracks, pools water and becomes a problem within two or three winters. We do it properly.
Patio Surfaces
Every surface installed with the correct sub-base, drainage falls, and bedding for Greater Manchester's ground conditions and rainfall. 10-year guarantee on all.
Most Popular
Concrete, tegula or tumbled clay blocks in a wide range of colours and patterns. Individually repairable — if a block cracks or a pipe needs access, individual units can be lifted and relaid without disturbing the rest of the patio. Good kerb appeal, long lifespan.
Most Popular — Modern Finish
Large-format porcelain slabs give a sleek, contemporary finish that's virtually maintenance-free. Highly resistant to staining, frost and fading — ideal for Manchester's climate. Available in stone, concrete and wood-effect finishes. Can be butt-jointed for a seamless look.
Premium Finish
Indian sandstone, limestone, slate and granite — all bedded on a cement/mortar bed over a compacted sub-base. Each stone is unique, giving a premium, characterful finish that suits both period and contemporary Manchester properties. Requires sealing every 3–5 years to maintain appearance.
Low Maintenance
The same smooth, seamless resin bound surface we install on driveways works equally well on patios. Fully permeable — no puddles, no drainage issues. Available in 30+ aggregate colours. Weed-resistant, frost- resistant and practically maintenance-free.
Why Choose Us
We've been installing patios across Manchester since 1994. Here's what we actually do differently — and why it matters.
The sub-base is what makes or breaks a patio. We specify the correct depth and material for your site — not the minimum we can get away with. A correctly built sub-base is the single biggest factor in how long your patio lasts.
Manchester gets more rain than most UK cities. Every patio we install has drainage falls designed in from the survey stage so water flows away from the house and doesn't pool on the surface. This is not always standard practice — it should be.
We install every surface type and have no financial reason to push one over another. At the free survey we'll tell you what will genuinely suit your garden, drainage and budget — including if a cheaper option is the right call.
We've been installing patios across Greater Manchester since 1994. We know the ground conditions, the drainage requirements, and the planning considerations for this area. That local experience matters on every job.
Every quote we provide is written and itemised. The price we quote is the price you pay — we don't add charges after the work starts. If something changes during the job we tell you immediately and agree a price before proceeding.
Local Coverage
We install patios across the whole of Manchester and Greater Manchester — from the city centre suburbs of Didsbury, Chorlton and Levenshulme through to Sale, Stretford, Urmston and Altrincham in Trafford, and across Salford and the wider M postcode area.
South Manchester — Didsbury, Chorlton, West Didsbury, Withington, Levenshulme and Burnage — is one of our busiest areas for patio installations. The mix of Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached and terraced properties here often have smaller rear gardens where a well-designed patio makes a significant difference to the usable space. Natural stone and porcelain are both popular in this area; resin bound suits the more modern extensions common in Chorlton and Didsbury.
Across Sale, Stretford, Urmston and Altrincham, we install a high volume of block paving and porcelain patios on the area's predominantly inter-war and post-war semi-detached housing. Larger rear gardens here allow more generous patio areas — we regularly install 30–50m² patios combined with driveway work in this area, which reduces the overall cost per m² as groundworks are shared across both jobs.
In Salford, Eccles, Swinton and the inner Manchester postcodes, we work frequently on back-to-back terraces and newer-build properties where the garden space is compact and drainage can be more challenging. Resin bound and permeable block paving are particularly well suited to these sites as they handle surface water without requiring additional drainage channels.
Many of our Manchester customers combine a new patio with a driveway installation. This is one of the most cost-effective approaches — the excavation, skip hire, sub-base preparation and machinery costs are spread across both areas, and the same crew completes both jobs in one visit. If you're considering updating both, ask us to quote them together.
Get a Free Patio Quote in ManchesterCommon Questions
Questions we hear regularly from Manchester homeowners about patio installation.
Patio costs in Manchester depend on surface type and size. Block paving from £50–120/m², resin bound from £40–80/m², natural stone from £60–130/m², and porcelain from £70–150/m². A typical 20–30m² patio costs £1,500–£4,500 fully installed including sub-base, bedding, and waste removal. We provide free written quotes.
Most patios don't require planning permission as they fall within permitted development rights. Exceptions include properties in conservation areas or listed buildings, or where a raised patio affects drainage significantly. We advise on this at the free site survey — it's rarely an issue for standard ground-level patios.
Given Manchester's rainfall, drainage is the key consideration. Resin bound and permeable block paving handle water without pooling. Porcelain is highly popular for modern properties — easy to clean, frost-resistant, and available in large formats. Natural stone gives a premium timeless finish. We'll recommend what genuinely suits your garden at the free survey.
A typical 20–30m² patio takes 2–4 days depending on surface type and groundworks needed. Resin bound is fastest at 1–3 days. Block paving, natural stone and porcelain typically take 2–4 days. We agree a programme before work starts and keep to it.
Yes — and it's usually the most cost-effective approach. Groundworks, sub-base and waste removal are shared across both areas, reducing cost per m². The same crew completes both in one visit. If you're considering updating both, ask us to quote them together.
Yes. Every patio installation across Manchester and Greater Manchester comes with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. We've been trading since 1994 and stand behind every job we complete — if something fails due to workmanship within 10 years, we return and fix it at no charge.
Free site survey, written itemised quote, 10-year guarantee. Over 30 years serving Greater Manchester — Est. 1994. We respond within 2 hours.
