Patios and terraces that belong to the property.
Outdoor living spaces designed around how you want to use them, the conditions of the site and the relationship with the home and garden.
A patio or terrace is one of the most used parts of a garden.
Its success depends on more than the surface material. Position, levels, drainage, orientation, relationship with the house and the spaces around it all affect how well it works and how comfortable it feels to spend time there.
Begin with how you want to use the space.
A terrace may be used for eating, entertaining, relaxing, cooking outside or simply as a transition between the house and garden. We begin by understanding how you want to use it, what it needs to provide and how you want it to feel.
The relationship with the house matters.
A terrace immediately outside the house affects how the home and garden connect. Levels, thresholds, views, light and the way people move between inside and outside all influence whether the transition feels natural or awkward.
What lies beneath the surface determines how it performs.
Sub-base preparation, drainage, falls, bedding and jointing all affect how a patio or terrace performs over time. We consider those elements in relation to the materials being used, the site conditions and relevant standards.
Water needs to be managed.
Falls, drainage channels, gullies and the relationship between the terrace and surrounding ground all affect how water moves across and away from the surface. Managing water properly is part of the construction rather than an afterthought.
Start with a conversation
Tell us how you want to use the space, what you want it to provide and how you would like it to feel.