Patios near you

Common patios problems

• Slabs that have sunk, rocked or cracked
• Pointing washed out so weeds grow through
• Water pooling instead of draining away
• Green or black staining making the surface slippery

When it may need urgent attention

Rocking or lifted slabs are a trip hazard, which matters especially at rental and holiday lets. Water draining towards the house should be fixed before it causes damp.

Before you book

• Say roughly how big the area is and what it's made of: concrete slabs, natural stone, block paving or porcelain.
• Pressure washing can strip pointing from older patios, so ask whether re-pointing is likely to follow.
• For new patios, ask how the surface will drain and how far it falls away from the house.

Qualifications and safety

The patio should sit below the damp-proof course of the house walls. Bridging it is a common cause of damp.

How Mendnex helps

Mendnex matches patio jobs to local businesses that list patios or landscaping for your postcode. Mendnex only matches your job to contractors who list patios and cover your postcode. You choose who to go ahead with.

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