Patios
Patios in Kirkcaldy
Homes in Kirkcaldy
Patios in Kirkcaldy have to suit very different houses. Beside a sandstone Victorian villa, it is worth choosing paving that sits well against the old stone, while later housing usually leaves the choice of style more open. If you live in a tenement and the back garden is shared, agree the plan with your neighbours before you ask for a quote, as that saves changes later. Whatever the house, think about where the patio meets the building: it should fall slightly away from the walls so rain runs off rather than gathering by the back door. The photo on this page is our own finished work, a patio seating area set among decking and a gravel garden at dusk, and it shows how a patio can anchor a larger garden layout.
What matters for patios in Kirkcaldy
Most of the effort on a patio goes in before any slab is laid. Patios and paths hold up longest when the ground beneath has been properly dug out and compacted into a sub-base, so that is where our job starts. When you get in touch, tell us roughly how big the area is, what is there now, how the garden is reached and whether the patio needs to link up with decking, paths or a lawn.
- We look at the ground or the old paving and agree the layout and finish with you.
- The area is dug out, then a sub-base goes in and is compacted firmly.
- Levels are set so the surface runs gently away from the house walls.
- We are a registered waste carrier, so ask about taking away old slabs and spoil.
Questions about patios in Kirkcaldy
Can a new patio be built alongside decking?
Yes. We install decking as well as patios, so both can be planned at the same time and joined up neatly. The photo on this page shows patio seating next to decking and a gravel garden, which gives an idea of how they can be combined.
Are you insured to work in my garden?
Yes, we are fully insured. It is worth asking any tradesperson this before they start digging up part of your garden.