A patio you can picture.
A foundation you can trust.
Patios built for dining, relaxing and enjoying your garden. UK Paving And Brickwork installs porcelain, sandstone and concrete paving across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge and Felixstowe.
Built to resist sinking.
Designed to stop weeds coming up from below.
Our semi-dry concrete base provides rigid support beneath your paving and forms a barrier designed to stop weeds growing up from the ground underneath. The strength and protection start below the finished surface.
The finish starts with what is underneath
We build patios on a concrete base, with the preparation, levels and drainage planned before the slabs go down.
Your garden, access and chosen paving determine the agreed construction. We explain the materials and installation in your written quotation, so you understand what is included beneath the surface as well as the finish you will see.
How we build your patio
Excavate and prepare the sub-grade for the agreed build-up, checking access, thresholds and levels.
Create a stable foundation beneath the laying course, designed to resist movement and stop weeds growing up from the ground below.
Lay the slabs on the specified sand/cement course, with the layout, falls, cuts and edging considered together.
Finish the joints with a suitable jointing compound and finish the adjoining edges and areas included in your quotation.
What sits beneath your patio
This is the construction diagram we use with patio quotations. It shows the concrete foundation supporting the paving above.
The illustrated build-up is prepared sub-grade, a 50–70mm concrete base, a 30–50mm sand/cement laying course and your chosen paving slab, finished with jointing compound and edging kerbs where required. The final specification for your project is set out in your quotation.
See your patio design before work starts
We create visual mock-ups to help you picture the proposed patio at your own property. Explore the layout, paving colours, patterns and borders, then agree the design and written scope before installation.
Plan how you will use it
A dining table, outdoor seating, a route through the garden or a larger entertaining space: the layout starts with your needs.
View the proposed finish
A mock-up helps you compare the design choices and see how the patio connects with the house and garden.
Agree the design
We confirm the chosen materials, layout and included work in writing, giving everyone a clear plan for completion.
Porcelain, sandstone or concrete paving
We help you choose paving to suit your property, intended use and budget.
Porcelain patios
A contemporary option with a wide choice of colours and finishes. We discuss slab size, layout and the installation specification.
Sandstone patios
Natural variation in colour and texture for traditional or contemporary gardens, with laying patterns and borders chosen around your space.
Concrete paving
A practical choice available in different styles, colours and sizes for patios, paths and coordinated garden areas.
Patio installation throughout Suffolk
We welcome enquiries from Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and across Suffolk. Patios can be planned alongside paths, steps, garden walls and other outdoor work included in the agreed scope.
Questions about your new patio
Why do you use a concrete base?
It provides rigid support beneath the laying course and forms a barrier designed to stop weeds growing up from the ground below. The foundation is part of the whole construction, alongside preparation, levels and drainage.
Can I see a design before deciding?
Yes. We provide visual mock-up designs for patios, helping you see the proposed layout and finish before the agreed installation begins.
Can you replace an old patio or extend it?
Yes. We assess the existing paving, levels and adjoining areas, then explain the preparation and work required in your quotation.
What affects the price?
Area, access, excavation, levels, drainage, paving choice and any steps or additional work affect the price. Your written quotation sets out the scope and payment terms before work starts.
Tell us about your patio
Send your postcode, a few photographs and the space you have in mind. We offer free site visits and written quotations.