Patio Repair & Restoration in Surrey
Before committing to a full replacement, get GK Landscapes to assess whether repair is the right option. Often it is.
An Honest Assessment First
Sunken slabs, crumbling pointing, loose flags and stained surfaces are common in older patios, but they do not always require a full replacement. GK Landscapes will assess your patio honestly and tell you straight whether repair or replacement gives better long-term value.
The key question is the sub-base. If the foundation is solid, repair is almost always the right answer. If the sub-base has failed, compaction lost, drainage compromised, repair is a short-term fix and replacement makes more sense.
What We Fix
- Re-pointing, replacing worn, crumbling or missing mortar joints
- Re-levelling, lifting and re-laying sunken or uneven sections
- Pressure washing and sealing natural stone
- Slab replacement where individual slabs have cracked or broken
- Drainage correction, adjusting falls so water runs clear of the house
- Edge restraint repairs and haunching
- Free no-obligation quote, site visit always included
- Clear written price before any work starts
- Patrick Greenwood personally on site
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- 10/10 for communication
- No subcontractors on standard jobs
- No deposit required on most jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main indicator is the sub-base. If slabs have sunk in isolated spots, that is usually repairable. If large sections have sunk, the patio is rocking generally, or drainage is failing across the whole area, the sub-base has likely failed and replacement is better value long-term. Patrick gives an honest assessment at every site visit.
Re-pointing a patio typically costs £300–£800 depending on size and joint condition. Re-levelling a sunken section runs £200–£600. A full professional clean and seal for natural stone is usually £150–£400. A written quote is always provided before any work starts.
In most cases yes, standard grey and buff mortar are widely available. We carry a range of pointing colours and will match as closely as possible. On older patios where pointing has weathered, a slight variation is sometimes unavoidable.
A dip near the house can direct rainwater towards your foundations rather than away from them. This is worth addressing promptly. GK Landscapes will re-lay the affected area with the correct drainage fall as part of the repair.
Most repair jobs are completed in a single day. Re-pointing a medium-sized patio takes 4–6 hours. Re-levelling a section and allowing mortar to cure adds an additional 24 hours before the area can be used.