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Patios in Bonnyrigg
Bigger, better-drained patios for Hopefield's new homes and replacements for Poltonhall's old concrete and crazy paving.
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We design and lay patios in Bonnyrigg and nearby Lasswade and Poltonhall – porcelain, natural stone and paving on a properly prepared base, finished on time and for the price we quoted.
In Bonnyrigg the patio jobs we're asked for depend a lot on when the house was built. Newer homes around Hopefield need more space and better drainage than the builder provided. Homes in Poltonhall often still have their original concrete slabs or crazy paving. And in Lasswade, the challenge is finding a flat spot in a steep garden at all.
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Patios in Bonnyrigg: how we work
New-build gardens in Hopefield
The typical starting point is a 1-metre strip of grey slabs outside the patio doors and a lawn that stays wet. Under it there's usually compacted clay and some builder's rubble. We remove it, dig to firm ground, build a compacted stone sub-base and lay a patio that's big enough to use, set to fall away from the house. Porcelain is the most popular choice for its clean look and low upkeep.
Replacing old paving in Poltonhall
Concrete slabs and crazy paving from the 1970s are often cracked, uneven and full of weeds. Under them the base is usually thin or missing. We break out the old paving, rebuild the base properly and lay new porcelain or sandstone. These gardens tend to be a good size, so there's room for a larger patio with a path to the shed or a separate seating area further down.
Sloping gardens in Lasswade
On the valley sides, a patio usually means building up or cutting in. A raised patio on a retaining wall, or a terrace cut into the slope with steps down, creates a level space with views. See garden walls in Bonnyrigg for the walls that make this work.
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Patio ideas for Bonnyrigg gardens
A wider patio across the full width of a new-build garden, with a step down to the lawn
Porcelain in light grey to brighten a north-facing estate garden
Sandstone in a random pattern for a period cottage in Lasswade or Broomieknowe
A raised bed or low wall along a fence to soften a small, overlooked garden
A path in matching paving to the shed or back gate
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Where we lay patios around Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg, Lasswade, Poltonhall, Hopefield, Rosewell and Broomieknowe.
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What affects the cost of a patio in Bonnyrigg
Size
Widening a builder's strip to a usable patio is the main cost driver on new estates.
Old paving
Breaking out thick 1970s concrete or crazy paving in Poltonhall.
Slope
In Lasswade, retaining walls and steps can cost as much as the paving itself.
Material
Porcelain or sandstone versus basic slabs.
Drainage
Clay ground may need a soakaway or channel drain.
Turf
Re-turfing the lawn at the same time is cheaper than a separate visit.
Bonnyrigg patio FAQs
Can you lay a patio on clay?
Yes. We dig out to firm ground, build a deeper sub-base and add drainage if water won't soak away.
Can you reuse old slabs?
Old 1970s concrete slabs aren't usually worth reusing, but natural stone often is.
How long will it take?
Around a week for a typical back-garden patio, longer if retaining walls or steps are involved.
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Get a quote for a patio in Bonnyrigg
Send a few photos and a rough size. Call or text 07426 792387 or request a free quote. See also patios and other services in Bonnyrigg.
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