Sandstone patios
Sandstone Patios in Manchester
Indian sandstone and natural stone patios, bedded properly so every slab stays put.
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Indian sandstone and natural stone patios
Sandstone brings warmth and character that manufactured paving can't quite match. Indian sandstone is the most popular choice, with riven slabs in buff, grey, autumn and mixed tones, or sawn slabs for a crisper look. We also lay other sandstones, including British stone, where you want a more traditional feel.
Natural stone needs laying with care. Slabs vary in thickness and shade, so we blend packs as we go, prime the back of each slab and bed it on a full mortar bed. That avoids the hollow spots and rocking slabs that come from dot-and-dab laying.
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Sandstone finishes to choose from
Riven Indian sandstone
Split along its natural layers for a textured, slightly uneven face. Good grip underfoot and a classic, rustic look.
Sawn and smooth sandstone
Cut to a flat face with crisp edges for a cleaner, more modern finish. Joints can be tighter, which suits contemporary gardens.
Calibrated or hand-cut slabs
Calibrated slabs are a consistent thickness, which helps keep the surface level. Hand-cut slabs vary more, so the bedding depth is adjusted slab by slab.
Other natural sandstones
British and other sandstones offer different tones and textures. We will explain how each one weathers before you decide.
What's included
Included in a sandstone patio
Set out in your free written quote
- Survey, levels and layout planning
- Excavation and waste removal
- Compacted stone sub-base
- Slabs blended from several packs
- Primed backs and a full mortar bed
- Falls set away from the house
- Neat pointing to every joint
- Clean down and care advice
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We can bring sandstone samples so you can see the colours in your own garden light.
Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why choose Nice & Tidy for natural stone
Sandstone rewards patience. We are a family-run, fully insured team from Failsworth, and we take the time to blend, bed and point every slab properly.
Full mortar bed
Every slab is fully supported, so there are no hollow corners to crack or rock.
Colour blending
Slabs are mixed from several packs so no patch of the patio looks out of place.
Proper drainage
A steady fall carries rain off the patio and away from your walls.
Tidy working
Cutting dust and waste are kept under control and the garden is left clean.
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Pricing
What moves the price of a sandstone patio
We price each sandstone patio after a free visit, with the stone, base and labour set out in a written quote.
- The patio area and its shape
- Riven or sawn stone, calibrated or hand-cut
- The number of cuts, curves and edges
- How much excavation and waste removal is needed
- Access for slabs and machinery
How we carry out the work
How we lay a sandstone patio
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Plan and set levels
We agree the layout and laying pattern, then set string lines for level and a gentle fall away from the house.
Excavate and build the base
The area is dug out to depth and a stone sub-base is laid and compacted in layers so it will not settle.
Full-bed laying
Each slab is primed on the back and tapped down onto a full mortar bed, with slabs drawn from different packs for an even colour mix.
Point and clean
Joints are filled with mortar or a jointing compound, then the surface is cleaned off before we hand the patio over.
About us
A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth
Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.
You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.
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No obligation
Our work
Recent work by Nice & Tidy
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Areas we cover
Sandstone Patios across Greater Manchester
Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.
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Good to know
Sandstone patio questions
Does sandstone need sealing?
Why does sandstone change colour when it rains?
Is riven sandstone slippery?
Will my sandstone patio look exactly like the sample?
Get in touch
Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Call or message the team for free, no-obligation advice.
- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester
