07737 169724 24/7 On the Line About Services Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07737 169724Get a Free Quote Menu Services # Patios & Pavingin Colchester, Essex A patio that stays flat, drains properly and lasts. Laid on a proper base by our landscaping team and backed by a 10-year guarantee on all concrete and paving work. Get a Free QuoteCall 07737 169724 - 5.0 from 59 Google reviews - £10m public liability insurance - Free, no-obligation quote - 24/7 On the Line, same-day response HomeTree Surgery ServicesPatios & Paving 20 years in the trade, Tree-Volution since 2015 5.0 from 59 Google reviews, 10/10 Checkatrade £10m cover public liability insurance NPTC qualified City & Guilds trained 24/7 On the Line same-day response, free quotes ## Patios & Paving explained, what it is and when you need it A patio is often the most used part of a garden, somewhere to sit, eat and spend time outside. Paving also covers paths and other hard surfaces. What makes paving last is not the slab on top but the preparation underneath: excavation, a solid sub-base, a correct bed and the right fall for water to drain away. We lay patios and paving as part of our landscaping work, often after we have removed a tree, ground out a stump or cleared an overgrown area. That means we understand the ground, including where old roots were, and can prepare it properly before a single slab goes down. Because we build on proper foundations, we back all concrete and paving work with a 10-year guarantee. That is a concrete commitment to the work lasting, not a vague promise. ### Who this service is for - Homeowners, wanting a new outdoor seating or dining area. - Customers replacing old paving, that has sunk, cracked or started to rock. - Customers after tree removal, turning the space where a tree stood into a usable area. - Landlords and sellers, improving outside space to make a property more appealing. ## What happens if it's left ### Sinking and rocking slabs Paving laid without a proper sub-base moves, creating trip hazards and gaps. ### Water problems Without the right fall, water pools on the surface or runs towards the house. ### Roots underneath Paving laid over old stumps and roots can sink as they decay, which is why the ground must be prepared first. ### Mistakes we see most often - Laying slabs on sand or a thin bed without a compacted sub-base. - Laying flat with no fall for drainage. - Paving over a stump instead of grinding it out first. - Picking a contractor who offers no guarantee. ## How we do it, our five-step process - Step 1 ### Free site visit We measure up, check levels and drainage, and talk through layout and materials. - Step 2 ### Prepare the ground Excavation, removal of roots or stumps, and a compacted sub-base. - Step 3 ### Lay the paving Slabs bedded and laid to line and level with the correct fall. - Step 4 ### Check and finish Levels, joints and drainage checked before handover. - Step 5 ### Guarantee Waste removed within the price, with a 10-year guarantee on concrete and paving work. ## What you get out of it ### Longevity Proper bases and a 10-year guarantee on concrete and paving. ### Drainage Correct falls keep water off the surface and away from the house. ### Joined-up work Tree removal and stump grinding done first by the same team. ### No hidden extras Waste removal included in the price. ### Insured £10m public liability insurance on every job. ### Peace of mind 5.0 from 59 Google reviews, 10/10 on Checkatrade. ## Patios & Paving in detail ### What goes into a lasting patio The work beneath the surface is what the guarantee rests on. - Excavation to the right depth - Removal of roots, stumps and soft ground - Compacted sub-base - Correct bedding for the slabs - A fall to carry water away - Neat, consistent jointing ### Paving projects we carry out We lay new patios, replace failed ones and install paved paths and areas as part of wider landscaping. Patios are often combined with fencing and turfing to finish the whole garden in one project. Where a tree or large stump is near the planned patio, we deal with it first. Our tree work and stump grinding services mean there is no need for a second contractor. ### Choosing the right layout Before any digging starts, we look at how you actually use the garden. Where does the sun fall in the evening? Which door do you walk out of most? Is the patio for dining, sitting, or somewhere for children to play? A patio sized and placed around those answers gets used every day; one squeezed into the wrong corner rarely does. We mark out the proposed area on site so you can see the footprint before committing. We also look at levels in relation to the house. Paving must sit below the damp-proof course and fall away from the walls, so water does not collect against the building. On sloping gardens we plan steps, edges and retaining where needed, so the patio is level to use and still drains correctly. ### Paving near trees and hedges Trees and paving can live together, but only if the ground is prepared with the tree in mind. Large roots under a planned patio can lift slabs over time, and a stump left in the ground will eventually rot and cause sinking. As tree surgeons, we assess the roots and stumps before laying anything. Where a stump is in the way, we grind it out and backfill properly. Where a tree is staying, we can plan the edge of the paving to avoid the worst of the root zone. This joined-up approach is one of the main reasons customers use us for paving after tree work: the same team knows exactly what was removed from the ground, and builds the patio on top with that knowledge. It is also why we are comfortable backing the work with a 10-year guarantee on all concrete and paving. ## Patios & Paving, your questions answered ### How much does a patio cost in Colchester? It depends on size, materials and ground conditions. The site visit and quote are free, and waste removal is included. ### What guarantee do you give on patios? A 10-year guarantee on all concrete and paving work. ### How long does it take to lay a patio? It depends on size and preparation needed. We give an expected timeline when we quote. ### Can you replace my old sunken patio? Yes. We lift the old paving, correct the base and relay or replace it. ### Can you remove a tree stump where the patio will go? Yes. We grind out stumps and prepare the ground first so the paving does not sink later. ### Will the patio drain properly? Yes. We lay paving with a fall so water runs away from the house. ### Are you insured? Yes, with £10 million public liability insurance. ### Which areas do you cover? Colchester and out to Chelmsford and Braintree, including Ipswich, Witham and Clacton-on-Sea. ## Where we work Patios & Paving is carried out from our Colchester base, out to Chelmsford and Braintree along the A12. Pick your town for local detail, see the full list of services, or go back to the Tree-Volution homepage. ColchesterIpswichClacton-on-SeaWithamHalsteadTiptreeWivenhoeCoggeshallWest MerseaChelmsfordBraintree ## Related services ### Landscaping Soft and hard landscaping, fencing and turfing to finish the garden once the trees are sorted. ### Stump Grinding & Removal Stumps ground out below ground level so you can re-turf, plant or build over the spot. ### Vegetation Clearance Overgrown gardens, plots and boundaries cut back and cleared, with all waste taken away. Tree SurgeryTree Felling & RemovalTPO & Conservation AreasHedge Trimming & ShapingEmergency & Storm DamageContact Tree-Volution ## Free quote for patios & paving Tell us about the job and James will arrange a free site visit. 20 years in the trade, £10m insured, 5.0 from 59 Google reviews. 07737 169724 ## Get your patios & paving quote Free site visit, a clear price with waste removal included, and no obligation to book. Ring James directly or send the details over and we'll come and look. Request a Free QuoteCall 07737 169724 Training & qualifications - - - Qualified tree surgeons based in Colchester, covering out to Chelmsford and Braintree along the A12. Free quotes, waste removal included. 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