Indian sandstone patio, Sutton Coldfield
The brief
A semi-detached property in central Sutton Coldfield (B72) with a 25 m² rear patio. The original concrete pad had cracked along the original control joints, the falls ran back towards the house, and a hairline gap between the patio and the brickwork was allowing water to track to the wall base.
What we proposed
- Full excavation of the old concrete and contaminated soil to 200 mm below finished level.
- MOT Type 1 sub-base in compacted layers.
- Raj green riven Indian sandstone, 22 mm thick, supplied through an established West Midlands stone yard.
- Full mortar bed under every slab. We do not spot-bed.
- 1:80 falls running away from the house.
- Linear drain along the house edge to intercept any surface water before it reaches the wall, tied into the existing surface-water gully.
- Brush-in jointing compound rather than sand-cement pointing.
How it went
| Day | Work |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strip out old concrete, dig to depth, spoil removal. |
| 2 | Sub-base, linear drain, drainage tie-in. |
| 3-4 | Laying course and slabs. |
| 5 | Cuts, jointing. |
| 6 | Final cure, photography, sign-off. |
The outcome
A patio with proper structure under the slab, falls that move water predictably away from the property, and a finish that suits the surrounding brickwork. Owner has a 10-year written guarantee on the workmanship.
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