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Patios in Dalkeith
Sandstone terraces for Eskbank villas and easy-care porcelain for Shawfair's new homes, all on a properly built base.
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We design and lay patios in Dalkeith and nearby Eskbank and Danderhall – porcelain, natural stone and paving on a properly prepared base, finished on time and for the price we quoted.
Patio jobs around Dalkeith tend to fall into two groups. In Eskbank and the older parts of town, people want a patio that looks as though it belongs to a stone house and a mature garden. In Shawfair, Danderhall and the newer estates, they want a bigger, tidier, lower-maintenance space than the builder left them. We do both.
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Patios in Dalkeith: how we work
Patios for older houses and mature gardens
Around Eskbank's villas, natural sandstone in buff or grey tones usually suits best, laid in random sizes or a coursed pattern to match the house. These gardens are often shaded by big trees, which brings two things to plan for. Shade means damp and algae, so stone needs to be laid with good falls and benefits from sealing; and tree roots mean we dig carefully, keeping clear of major roots and adjusting the patio shape if needed.
Patios for new-build homes
In Shawfair and Danderhall, the starting point is usually a narrow strip of builder's slabs outside patio doors and a lawn on compacted ground. We take it all out, dig to firm ground, build a stone sub-base and lay a patio wide enough for a table and chairs. Porcelain is the popular choice here: it suits modern brick and render, and it needs very little upkeep.
The same groundwork either way
Compacted sub-base, falls away from the house, a full mortar bed, primer on porcelain and proper jointing.
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Planning around Dalkeith gardens
Levels
Some Eskbank and Newton gardens slope away from the house. A raised patio with a low wall and steps, or a sunken patio further down the garden, can both work.
Access
Town-centre and terraced homes often have no side access; we carry materials through and protect your floors.
Existing stone
Old flagstones or setts found in Dalkeith gardens can often be cleaned and reused as a border or path.
Drainage
On heavy ground near the Esk, we make sure water from the patio has somewhere to go.
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Where we lay patios around Dalkeith
Dalkeith, Eskbank, Danderhall, Shawfair, Newton, Easthouses, Mayfield and Woodburn.
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What affects the cost of a patio in Dalkeith
Material
Natural sandstone for Eskbank villas, porcelain for newer homes. Both cost more than concrete slabs and last far longer.
Trees
Working around mature roots can change the patio's shape or need a more flexible base.
Old paving
Breaking out old concrete or crazy paving in older gardens takes time.
Levels
Sloping gardens need steps or a low retaining wall.
Access
Town-centre homes without side access mean carrying everything through.
Reused stone
Cleaning and relaying old flags or setts saves on new material.
Dalkeith patio FAQs
Will tree roots damage a new patio?
Large roots close to the surface can lift paving over time. We plan the patio to avoid major roots and use a flexible design where needed. Don't cut roots of protected trees without council consent.
Can you reuse old stone from my garden?
Often, yes. Old flags or setts can be cleaned and relaid as a border, path or feature.
Which is better for a shady garden, porcelain or sandstone?
Porcelain resists algae better. Sandstone looks warmer but needs sealing and an occasional clean in shade.
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