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 Stourbridge · West Midlands · Family-run
# Slabbed PatiosLaid Full-Bed, No Rock, No Regret.Stourbridge &amp; The West Midlands.
Indian sandstone, riven, sawn and contemporary slabs laid on a proper mortar bed — flat, stable, jointed properly, backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee.

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 10-year workmanship guarantee Free quote within 24 hours In-house crew · no sub-contracting

15+

Years installing

5

Generations of trade

10 yr

Workmanship guarantee

24 hr

Free quote turnaround

6

In-house crew, no subs

Overview
## About OurSlabbing Service.

What it is

A slabbed patio is a paved outdoor floor made from large-format concrete, natural sandstone, limestone or granite slabs, laid on a full mortar bed over a compacted sub-base and pointed with a purpose-made brush-in compound.

Who it's for

It's the right pick for homeowners across the West Midlands who want a warm, traditional or contemporary patio — Indian sandstone, riven flags, sawn limestone or large modern porcelain — as a garden entertaining space or a smart pathway.

When you need it

Choose a new slabbed patio when replacing a tired, rocking, mossy existing patio, extending seating and dining space off bifolds, or laying a garden pathway that ties the house into the garden.

Why professional matters

Slabbing looks simple. It isn't. Rocking slabs, hollow bedding, muddy joints and slabs laid on 5 mortar dots instead of a full bed — it's the most-common patio failure we get called back to fix. Every one of ours is laid full-bed with pointing that lasts.

 What happens when it's done wrong
## The Failures WeGet Called To Fix.
Cutting corners on slabbing shows up fast. Here's what to avoid — and what we build into every install instead.

### Rocking, hollow slabs
Spot-dabbed slabs sit on 5 lumps of mortar with air underneath — they crack, rock and let water in.

### Cracked joints, mossy patios
Wrong pointing mix or brushed-in dry sand and joints crack out within 12 months, mossing up straight after.

### Uneven falls, standing water
No proper fall set at sub-base stage and water pools against the house — the fastest way to a damp problem.

### Efflorescence on sandstone
Wrong bedding mix leaches lime through natural sandstone, leaving permanent white salts on the surface.

Our process
## How We InstallYour Slabbing.

01

### Free site visit &amp; quote
We visit, measure, discuss slab range and pattern, and quote within 24 hours in writing.

02

### Excavation &amp; sub-base
Excavate to depth, lay MOT type-1 sub-base with drainage falls of at least 1:80 away from the house.

03

### Full mortar bed
Sharp-sand-and-cement mortar bed laid full — every slab back-buttered with slurry primer for a proper bond.

04

### Laying &amp; levelling
Slabs bedded, tapped down with a rubber mallet, level checked in both axes on every slab, joints set with spacers.

05

### Pointing &amp; handover
Purpose-made brush-in jointing compound worked into every joint, patio washed clean, and your 10-year workmanship guarantee.

Benefits
## Why It's WorthDoing It Right.

### Full-bed method only
No spot-dabs, no hollow bedding, no rocking slabs — ever.

### Correct drainage falls
Falls set at sub-base stage, water sheds away from the house not towards it.

### Proper brush-in pointing
Polymer-modified jointing compound that stays put — no yearly re-pointing.

### Choice of slab
Indian sandstone, sawn limestone, riven concrete, contemporary porcelain — same care on every range.

### Clean cuts around detail
Wet-sawn cuts around drains, walls and steps — no chipped, cracked edges.

### 10-year workmanship guarantee
Every install, in writing.

Deep detail
## Everything We Install&amp; How We Install It.

### Materials we use
Indian sandstone (Kandla grey, mint fossil, autumn brown, raj green), sawn limestone, riven concrete slabs (Bradstone / Marshalls), granite setts and premium ranges. Full mortar bed of sharp sand and cement. Slurry primer on the back of every slab. Polymer-modified brush-in jointing compound.

### Our methods
Excavation typically 150mm for a foot-traffic patio, more if it's going to take vehicles. Sub-base compacted to a firm level with drainage falls set. Full mortar bed screeded, slab back-buttered with slurry, laid, tapped down and levelled. Joints kept clear of mortar as slabs go down. Brush-in jointing worked into every joint at the end.

### Where it applies
Slabbing is the right call where a traditional or mid-range contemporary look is wanted at a lower price than porcelain. For a fully flat, colour-fast surface with near-zero maintenance, see the porcelain page. For a seamless jointless surface, see resin bound.

### Residential vs commercial
Predominantly residential across the West Midlands. Also small commercial patios for pubs, cafes and lettings-agent portfolios.

### Variations of this service
Indian sandstone patiosThe most-installed patio slab in the UK — natural riven finish, warm colour tones, cost-effective.

Sawn / modern patiosSawn limestone or granite for a flat, contemporary, sharp-line finish.

Circle and feature packsCircular focal-point centres, mixed-size packs, contrast border details.

Pathways and step treadsSame slab range used for garden pathways, step treads with anti-slip finish, and coping details.

10-year workmanship guarantee

Every slabbing install is fully insured and backed for 10 years in writing. In-house crew, no sub-contracting, staged payments available.

FAQ
## SlabbingQuestions Answered.
Still not sure? Call Jayden on 07861 937256 — happy to help.

How much does a slabbed patio cost?It depends on slab range, area and ground works. We quote free in writing within 24 hours — never a per-m² guess over the phone.

How long does a patio install take?

Indian sandstone or porcelain?

Does my patio need sealing?

What's the drainage fall you use?

Can you lay slabs over my existing patio?

What's your guarantee?

Do you cover Birmingham and the wider West Midlands?

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Porcelain paving is a high-density vitrified tile designed for outdoor use — near-zero water absorption, frost-proof, stain-resistant and dimensionally accurate. It's laid on a full mortar bed with a priming slurry to bond the tile to the mortar, giving a flat, stable, long-life patio, driveway or path.

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### Sleeper Walls &amp; Retaining Structures
A sleeper wall is a structural or decorative wall built from stacked treated timber or new/reclaimed railway sleepers, fixed to steel posts or lapped and pinned together, set on a concrete foundation. Used to hold back soil, create planters, terrace a sloped garden, or line raised beds.

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### Artificial Grass &amp; Turfing
Artificial grass is a synthetic turf laid over a purpose-built base of compacted stone, sharp sand and a weed membrane, edged in timber or block, and joint-taped where two rolls meet. Done properly, it drains freely, feels like the real thing and lasts 10+ years.

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Areas we cover

Stourbridge · Halesowen · Kingswinford · Brierley Hill · Dudley · Hagley · Kinver · Kidderminster · Birmingham · Wolverhampton · Walsall · Bromsgrove · Droitwich

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## Ready For SlabbingDone Right First Time?
Free site visit — usually within 24 hours. Detailed written quote. No pressure, no sales patter.

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07861 937256

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10-year workmanship guarantee · Fully insured

Family-run driveway and paving specialists based in Stourbridge. A six-strong in-house team, VUBA resin specialists, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee on every install.

07861 937256built2lastdriveway@icloud.com3 The Mill, Stuart Works, High Street,Stourbridge, England, DY8 4FA

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- Resin Bound Driveways
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## Areas we cover

- Stourbridge
- Halesowen
- Kingswinford
- Brierley Hill
- Dudley
- Hagley
- Kinver
- Kidderminster
- Birmingham
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Bromsgrove
- Droitwich
- West Midlands

## Guarantees

-  10-year workmanship guarantee
-  Fully insured
-  Staged payment plans
-  No sub-contracting

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