02 · Landscaping service
Patios & paving in London
A patio is a paved area built on a compacted base and laid to a slight fall so water drains away. OJM Landscaping lays natural stone, porcelain and block paving across London, levelled, drained properly and neatly finished, for terraces, paths and driveways, with a written quote before work starts.
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Illustrative imageWhat's included
- Marking out and setting levels so water falls away from the house
- Excavation and a compacted base suited to the paving
- Laying natural stone, porcelain or block paving
- Jointing and a tidy finish to edges and borders
- Advice on drainage and, for front gardens, permeable surfaces
- A free, written quote covering the work and materials
Paving materials
- Natural stone
- Each slab varies in colour and texture, so no two terraces look quite the same. Some stones need sealing and care.
- Porcelain
- Dense, uniform and very resistant to staining, with a crisp modern look. It needs correct bedding and careful cutting.
- Block paving
- Small interlocking units that suit paths and driveways, and individual blocks can be lifted and replaced if needed.
How the work goes
- 01
Visit
We look at levels, drainage, access and how you want to use the new area.
- 02
Choose
We talk through materials, layout and edging, and note any permeable-surface needs.
- 03
Quote
A written quote sets out the area, the materials and the cost before work starts.
- 04
Lay
We excavate, build the base, lay to falls, joint and leave the site clear.
Questions about this service
Which paving suits my garden?
It depends on the look you want, how much shade the area gets and how much upkeep you will accept. Natural stone has character, porcelain is low-maintenance and uniform, and block paving suits paths and driveways. We talk through the options on the visit and put the choice in your quote.
Will my new patio drain properly?
A patio is laid to a slight fall so water runs away from the house and off the surface, onto a lawn or border, or to a drain. The base and the levels matter as much as the paving itself, so we check drainage on the visit and plan it in before laying.
Do I need permission to pave my front garden?
Often not, if the surface is permeable or rainwater drains to a lawn or border. Paving more than five square metres with an impermeable surface that does not drain naturally needs planning permission. Always check gov.uk or your council, especially for flats, listed buildings and conservation areas.
Can you lay a driveway as well as a patio?
Yes, paving and driveways are part of the same work, and block paving is a common driveway choice. A new vehicle access over the pavement needs your council's permission for a dropped kerb, which is separate from the paving. We can explain the steps when we visit.
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