Patio Contractors
Surfco Midlands designs and installs high-quality patios and paved outdoor areas across Solihull, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.
From contemporary porcelain patios to traditional natural stone and block paving, we can create outdoor spaces designed around your property, garden and the way you want to use the area.
Our service covers the complete construction — including excavation, ground preparation, drainage, sub-base construction, paving and associated hard landscaping.
With over 45 years of industry experience within our family-run business, we know that a great patio isn't only about choosing the right paving. Proper preparation, levels and drainage beneath the finished patio are essential to its long-term performance.
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Patio Design & Installation
Whether you're replacing an existing patio or completely redesigning your garden, Surfco Midlands can manage the project from the initial groundwork through to completion.
Before discussing suitable materials and finishes, we'll consider:
- The style of the property
- Garden layout
- Levels
- Intended use of the area
Our patio and paving services include:
- Porcelain patios
- Natural stone paving
- Block paving
- Garden pathways
- Steps and level changes
- Paved entertaining areas
- Edging and borders
- Retaining features
- Excavation and ground preparation
- Sub-base construction
- Drainage solutions
- Associated hard landscaping
- Driveways and adjoining paved areas
Porcelain Patios
Porcelain paving has become a popular choice for homeowners looking for a clean, contemporary outdoor finish.
Available in a wide range of colours, sizes and styles, porcelain can work particularly well for modern patios, outdoor dining areas and landscaped gardens.
Large-format paving can create a particularly striking appearance, while carefully selected edging, steps and pathways can help connect the patio with the rest of the garden.
Correct installation is essential with porcelain paving. All of these need to be considered to achieve a professional and durable finish:
- Preparation
- Base construction
- Falls
- Bedding
- Jointing
Natural Stone Patios
Natural stone can provide a more traditional appearance and works particularly well with character properties and established gardens.
The natural variation within the material means each patio has its own individual appearance.
Different paving layouts, borders and detailing can be used to complement the property and surrounding landscaping.
Block Paved Patios
Block paving provides another versatile option for patios, pathways and other outdoor areas.
A wide choice of colours, sizes and patterns allows block paving to be used either as the main surface or alongside other materials to create borders and feature areas.
As a Tobermore Approved Contractor, Surfco Midlands has experience working with high-quality paving products and can advise on options suited to your property and overall garden design.
Patio Ground Preparation
What sits underneath a patio is just as important as the paving visible above it.
These can contribute to movement and settlement over time:
- Insufficient excavation
- Poor ground conditions
- An inadequate base
- Unstable ground
Surfco Midlands can undertake the complete ground preparation required for the installation. This includes excavation and preparation of the formation followed by construction and compaction of an appropriate sub-base.
Where unsuitable or unstable ground conditions are identified, these can be addressed before the patio construction continues.
Our aim is to build the patio correctly from the ground up rather than relying on the finished paving to disguise problems underneath.
Indicative build-up. The construction depends on the paving and ground conditions.
Patio Drainage & Surface Water Management
Drainage should be considered from the beginning of any patio project, particularly where a large paved area is being installed close to the house.
The finished levels and falls need to direct surface water appropriately and take account of existing:
- Doors
- Thresholds
- Garden levels
- Surrounding areas
Where required, Surfco Midlands can incorporate drainage solutions into the patio construction.
Careful consideration of surface water at the design stage helps reduce standing water and allows the finished patio to function properly in all seasons.
Steps, Levels & Retaining Features
Not every garden is flat, and changes in level can often be used to create a more interesting outdoor space.
Surfco Midlands can incorporate steps, raised areas and retaining features into patio and landscaping projects where required.
These features can help create separate areas for dining, entertaining or relaxing while providing practical transitions between different garden levels.
Materials and detailing can be coordinated with the main patio to create a consistent finished design.
Changes in level used to create separate garden areas.
Patios, Pathways & Complete Garden Transformations
A new patio often forms part of a much larger garden transformation. Surfco Midlands can combine patio installation with:
- Pathways
- Fencing
- Drainage
- Driveways
- Other hard landscaping
Using complementary materials across different areas can help connect the garden with the house and driveway rather than making each part feel separate.
Patios across Solihull, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.
Patios in Solihull
Surfco Midlands designs and installs patios throughout Solihull and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for contemporary porcelain, traditional natural stone or block paving, we can undertake the complete construction from excavation and drainage through to the finished paving.
Patios in Leamington Spa
We provide professional patio installation throughout Leamington Spa and surrounding Warwickshire areas. Our services include porcelain and natural stone paving, pathways, steps, drainage, groundworks and complete garden transformations.
Patios in Stratford-upon-Avon
Surfco Midlands installs patios throughout Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas. From patios designed to complement traditional properties to contemporary outdoor entertaining spaces, we can create a solution tailored to the style and layout of your home.
Why Choose Surfco Midlands?
Surfco Midlands is a family-run surfacing and hardscaping contractor with over 45 years of industry experience.
- Our background in groundworks, drainage and surfacing means we understand the importance of what happens beneath the finished paving as well as how the completed patio looks.
- We focus on correct preparation, levels, drainage and installation to create outdoor areas designed for long-term use.
Our credentials
As a Tobermore Approved Contractor and member of the Federation of Master Builders, we combine professional construction with attention to the finished appearance of every project.
Request a Patio Quote
If you're considering a new patio in Solihull, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon or the surrounding areas, contact Surfco Midlands to discuss your ideas. We can discuss paving options, layout, levels, drainage and any additional landscaping you'd like incorporated into the project.
From the initial excavation through to the finished paving and surrounding landscaping, Surfco Midlands can manage the complete transformation.
