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19 Jul 19, 01:36 PM |
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Patio replacement
I’ve got a contractor coming this evening to finalise what I want doing with my patio which basically needs ripping out and starting again as it is sinking in parts.
I initially wanted composite decking but he thinks I’m better off with new slabs. As I prefer a light colour I’m probably going to go with his suggestion but can anyone recommend or share photos of your patios to help me make up my mind? He has mentioned Indian flagstone - can I get that in a light colour? I like creamy colours like Cotswold stone. What would you choose? By the way this is for a patio at the bottom of the garden (raised) as I have a north facing garden and this is where gets most sun ... it is a fairly large patio and I will be paying up to £3k so I want to get this right! |
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19 Jul 19, 03:35 PM |
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We have got Indian stone and really like it. It is fairly light and varies in shade on each slab. I will post a photo but its lashing down at the moment so it looks quite dark. As soon as it dries up I will post a pic.
Just to give you an idea, this... i.pinimg/originals/6c/3c...bb2099e7bc.jpg is exactly how ours looks (not our garden though). Edited at 03:37 PM. |
19 Jul 19, 03:54 PM |
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We have Egyptian Sandstone. I used a local supplier and it was a fraction of the price of a National supplier.
The problem with light colours is it's a sod to keep clean. Also it needs sealing every year with something like LTP colour enhancer and sealer. This is about half of it.
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19 Jul 19, 04:02 PM |
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We also have Indian sandstone bought from a local builder's merchant. Weather too miserable to take a new photo but here's one I took when the subject of sealing the slabs was asked on the DIBB. There must have been at least half a dozen colour ranges to choose from.
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19 Jul 19, 04:11 PM |
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19 Jul 19, 04:16 PM |
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Yes it's a recessed manhole cover designed to accommodate the slab but still has the slots for lifting keys.
Mick
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19 Jul 19, 05:08 PM |
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We also have the Indian Sandstone - been down a few years now but I agree that you have to keep on top of it with cleaning and sealing.
Looks at it's best in the rain I always think as all the colours become so vibrant. |
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19 Jul 19, 05:12 PM |
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Loving these photos. We've got a contractor coming tomorrow to give us a quote too.
OP have you had a quote at £3k? I'd hoped for that sort of amount but others are saying £5-7k |
19 Jul 19, 05:41 PM |
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Join Date: Jul 14
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It all depends how many sq metres. I get trade price and my slabs alone were £1200, plus another £200 for the bullnose matching stone steps.
Labour on top was another £3K but that was a mate and he had to build all the brickwork as well to get it level.
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19 Jul 19, 05:55 PM |
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Join Date: Jul 10
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We are saving up to have our patio done here and are thinking about
outdoor porcelain tiles, they are meant to be very good and dont require as much maintenance Rob |
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