Porcelain and natural stone
We lay every patio on a full mortar bed with a fall built in, so water runs off and the slabs stay put. You choose the stone. We handle the levels, steps and edging.
Frost-proof porcelain in greys, buffs and wood effects, or Indian sandstone and limestone.
Every slab is bedded on a full bed of mortar over a compacted base. No dot and dab.
A gentle fall away from the house and channel drains where needed, so puddles do not sit.
Steps, retaining walls and raised terraces with glass balustrades for sloping gardens.
Porcelain does not stain easily, holds its colour and needs little more than a sweep and the odd wash. It suits modern houses and straight lines, but we cut it to curves too, with a contrasting edge to finish it off.
We prime the back of every slab, bed it on full mortar and fill the joints with a pointing compound that weeds struggle to get through. A typical rear patio takes one to two weeks.
Indian sandstone and limestone have natural colour changes that sit well next to brick and older stonework. Every slab is a little different, so we dry-lay the patio first and move slabs around until the pattern looks right.
We seal natural stone after laying to help keep it clean. It weathers gently over the years, which is a big part of its appeal.
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Why Fosse & Fen
Three promises we make to every customer, written into every quote.
The price we give you after the 3D design is the price you pay. If we find something underground that nobody could have seen, we stop, show you, and agree any change before we carry on.
We protect your drive and lawn, keep materials stacked in one place and sweep up before we leave each evening.
Our founder visits every site during the build as well as at the quote. If something needs deciding, you are talking to the person who can decide it.
How it works
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Free
We visit, measure the garden and talk through how you want to use it. We check levels, drainage and access while we are there.
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No obligation
We draw the garden in 3D and walk you round it. Once you are happy with the design, you get a fixed, itemised quote.
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Tidy site
Our team builds it from dig-out to planting. You get a start date, a weekly plan and a tidy site every evening.
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10 years
We walk round the finished garden with you, show you how to look after it and hand over your 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Reviews
They dug out the whole back garden and had the patio, lawn and lighting finished in four weeks. The 3D drawing meant there were no surprises. It looks exactly like the drawing.
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Sarah K.
Nettleham
Owen came out three times during the build to check on things. The lads were polite, started on time every morning and swept the drive every night.
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David and Helen R.
Heighington
Our resin driveway went down in a day once the base was in. Fixed price, no extras, and the guarantee in writing.
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Mark T.
Washingborough
FAQs
If your question is not here, call us on 01632 960418.
Porcelain is harder wearing and easier to keep clean. Natural stone has more variation and suits period houses. Mid-range options cost about the same. We bring samples to the design visit so you can see both in your own garden.
Most patios we lay are part of a wider garden project, and our rear garden makeovers run from £8,000 to £60,000. A patio on its own costs less. You get a fixed, itemised quote after the design visit.
Porcelain resists algae well, and we use slip-rated slabs. Natural stone can go green in shady corners, so we seal it and show you how to clean it. Both stay safer when the falls are right, which is why we build them in.
Yes. We build retaining walls, steps and raised terraces clad in stone or porcelain, with glass or metal balustrades where the height needs one. The 3D visual shows exactly how the levels will work.
Most patios take one to two weeks. Jobs with steps and walls take longer. We confirm the timings in your quote.
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Tell us about your garden and we will book your free design visit.
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