Patio Installers in Sale, Altrincham & Trafford

​

Porcelain, Indian Sandstone & Natural Stone Patios

​​

​

​

​

​​

​

​

​

​

​

Sale Fencing & Surfacing Ltd are experienced patio installers serving Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon and surrounding Trafford and Cheshire areas.

Established in 1969, our family business designs and installs high-quality porcelain, Indian sandstone and natural stone patios, from smaller seating areas and pathways to complete rear garden transformations.

We provide practical advice on paving materials, layout, drainage and edging to create a patio that suits your property, budget and how you want to use your outdoor space.

​

Patio Services We Offer

✓ Porcelain patios
✓ Indian sandstone patios
✓ Limestone and natural stone patios
✓ Small patios and seating areas
✓ Garden pathways
✓ Patio extensions
✓ Utility paving areas
✓ Decorative edging and borders
✓ Steps and raised patio areas
✓ Composite decking and garden seating areas
✓ Full rear garden transformations

From compact patios to complete garden renovations, we can tailor the design, paving materials and layout to suit your property and available space.

​

Indian Sandstone Patios

Indian sandstone remains one of the most popular choices for patios across Sale, Altrincham and Trafford. Its natural colour variation and character make it particularly well suited to traditional properties, family gardens and larger outdoor spaces.

Popular choices include grey Indian sandstone, Raj blend, mint and autumn brown, with different paving patterns, edging and jointing options available to complement the property.

When correctly prepared and installed, Indian sandstone provides a durable, attractive and cost-effective natural stone patio.

Popular options include:

• Grey Indian sandstone

• Raj blend sandstone

• Mint sandstone

• Autumn brown sandstone

Indian sandstone is ideal for:

✔ Family gardens
✔ Pathways
✔ Seating areas
✔ Larger patios
✔ Traditional properties
✔ Garden transformations

Benefits include:

• Natural appearance

• Wide colour range

• Durable finish

• Good value for larger areas

• Complements planting and landscaping

Grey Indian sandstone with contrasting grout has become especially popular for modern garden renovations.

​

Porcelain Patios

Porcelain patios are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking for a clean, contemporary and low-maintenance outdoor space.

We install porcelain paving across Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon and Trafford, with options including grey, beige and natural stone-effect finishes in a range of sizes and layouts.

Porcelain is particularly suited to modern garden designs and works extremely well alongside slatted fencing, sleeper planters, decorative gravel, composite decking and other contemporary landscaping features.

Correct preparation and installation are essential with porcelain paving. We use appropriate foundations, bonding primers, falls and drainage to create a patio designed for long-term performance.

Porcelain offers:

✔ Contemporary appearance
✔ Low maintenance
✔ Consistent colour
✔ Modern finishes
✔ Easy cleaning

Popular styles include:

• Grey porcelain

• Beige stone effect

• Contemporary large format paving

• Modern linear layouts

Porcelain combines particularly well with:

• Slatted fencing

• Composite decking

• Pergolas

• Decorative gravel

• Raised planting beds

 

Limestone Patios

Limestone patios provide a premium natural stone finish with a more consistent appearance than many traditional sandstone products.

We install limestone paving across Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon and Trafford, with popular options including grey limestone, black limestone and lighter natural stone finishes.

Limestone works particularly well for contemporary patios, pathways and larger outdoor living areas, while retaining the character and variation of genuine natural stone.

As with all natural stone paving, correct ground preparation, drainage, full mortar bedding and appropriate installation methods are important for long-term performance.

Popular limestone options include:

• Grey limestone

• Black limestone

• Yellow/Peal Limestone

• Contemporary sawn limestone finishes

Limestone is ideal for:

✔ Modern gardens
✔ Contemporary seating areas
✔ Pathways
✔ Premium rear garden projects
✔ High-end classic outdoor spaces

Benefits include:

• Natural stone appearance

• Uniform colouring

• Strong durable surface

• Suitable for larger areas

• Complements modern landscaping schemes

Limestone works especially well alongside slatted fencing, sleeper borders and modern garden layouts.

​

Small Patios & Pathways

Not every project requires a complete garden renovation.

We also undertake smaller patio installations and pathway works across Sale, Altrincham and Trafford.

Small projects include:

✔ Seating areas
✔ Side paths
✔ Entrance pathways
✔ Bin storage areas
✔ Patio extensions
✔ Garden access routes

These smaller projects are ideal for homeowners looking to improve specific areas without undertaking a full garden transformation.

​

Utility Patios & Concrete Flag Areas

We regularly install practical paving areas using concrete flags and utility paving systems.

Ideal uses include:

• Bin storage areas

• Side access routes

• Utility spaces

• Washing and drying areas

• Rear service paths

• Shed surrounds

• Greenhouse access

Concrete paving offers:

✔ Practical finish
✔ Lower cost solution
✔ Durable surface
✔ Easy maintenance
✔ Functional outdoor space

These installations are ideal where practicality is more important than decorative paving.

​

Shed Bases & Garden Buildings

We construct bases for:

✔ Garden sheds
✔ Summer houses
✔ Garden offices
✔ Workshops
✔ Greenhouses
✔ Storage buildings

Base options include:

• Concrete flag bases

• Concrete slab bases

• Gravel foundations

• Prepared paving areas

A properly prepared base improves stability, drainage and long-term performance.

 

Composite Decking Areas​

Composite decking provides a modern outdoor living space with reduced maintenance compared with traditional timber decking.

Composite decking is ideal for:

✔ Raised seating areas
✔ Outdoor entertaining spaces
✔ Pergola zones
✔ Family gardens
✔ Modern landscaping projects

Benefits include:

• Low maintenance

• Contemporary appearance

• Durable finish

• No regular staining required

• Suitable for premium outdoor spaces

Composite decking combines particularly well with porcelain patios and modern garden designs.

​

Sleeper Borders & Garden Features​

Many patio projects are combined with additional landscaping features.

Popular additions include:

✔ Sleeper borders
✔ Raised planters
✔ Decorative gravel areas
✔ Slatted fencing
✔ Garden pathways
✔ Retaining features
✔ Pergola areas

Combining these elements often creates a more complete and attractive garden transformation.

​

Full Rear Garden Transformations​

We regularly carry out larger landscaping projects combining multiple features.

Projects may include:

✔ Patios
✔ Pathways
✔ Sleeper borders
✔ Slatted fencing
✔ Decorative gravel
✔ Pergola spaces
✔ Lawn preparation
✔ Composite decking
✔ Drainage works

These complete transformations help create practical outdoor spaces designed for everyday use.

​

How We Build Patios That Last

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

​

​

 

​​

​

​

​

A beautiful patio starts long before the paving is laid. While the finished slabs are the most visible part of the project, the long-term performance of any patio depends on the preparation underneath.

At Sale Fencing & Surfacing, we believe a properly constructed patio should remain stable, well-drained and attractive for many years. That's why we focus just as much on the groundwork as the finished paving.

Every garden is different, so our installation methods are tailored to suit the property, existing ground conditions and the type of paving being installed. However, a typical patio installation follows these key stages:

1. Site Survey & Planning

Every project begins with a site visit where we discuss how you want to use your new outdoor space.

During the survey we assess:

✔ Garden levels and gradients

✔ Drainage requirements

✔ Existing paving and structures

✔ Access for machinery and materials

✔ Ground conditions

✔ Patio size and layout

✔ Steps, pathways and edging details

This planning stage helps ensure the finished patio is practical, attractive and designed specifically for your property.

2. Excavation & Ground Preparation

One of the most common causes of patio failure is poor preparation beneath the surface.

Before any new paving is installed, we remove the existing patio where required and excavate the area to the appropriate depth.

This allows us to create a stable foundation capable of supporting the finished patio for many years while reducing the risk of future movement or settlement.

3. A Solid Sub-Base

The sub-base is one of the most important parts of the entire installation.

Depending on the project, we typically install and compact a suitable Type 1 sub-base to provide a strong, stable foundation.

Correct compaction helps reduce movement and creates a firm base for the layers above.

Although hidden once the patio is complete, this stage has one of the biggest influences on the patio's long-term durability.

4. Creating Proper Drainage

A well-built patio should allow rainwater to drain naturally away from your property.

Before laying the paving, we carefully establish the correct falls and levels to help prevent standing water and improve drainage.

Where required, drainage channels or other drainage solutions can also be incorporated into the design.

Good drainage not only improves usability but also helps protect the patio throughout the changing seasons.

5. Installing Edge Restraints

Strong edging helps lock the patio together and provides long-term stability.

Depending on the design, this may include:

✔ Block paving borders

✔ Stone edging

✔ Kerbs

✔ Sleeper borders

✔ Decorative edging features

Well-installed edge restraints help prevent movement and create a clean, professional finish.

6. Laying the Patio

Once the foundations have been completed, the paving is carefully installed.

Whether using porcelain, Indian sandstone or limestone, every slab is individually positioned, levelled and aligned to achieve a neat and consistent finish.

For porcelain paving, we use an appropriate slurry primer to help create a strong bond between the paving and the bedding layer. This is a critical step that is often overlooked during poor-quality installations.

Careful attention is paid to joint widths, alignment and finished levels throughout the installation.

7. Jointing & Finishing

Once the paving has been laid, the joints are completed using suitable materials chosen for the type of patio being installed.

The finished patio is then cleaned, inspected and prepared ready for use.

Before leaving, we also provide practical advice on caring for your new patio, helping you keep it looking its best for years to come.

Why Preparation Matters

Many patios that require repair have not failed because of the paving itself—they have failed because the preparation underneath was inadequate.

Over the years, we have replaced many patios suffering from:

✔ Loose or rocking slabs

✔ Standing water after rain

✔ Sunken paving

✔ Poor drainage

✔ Failed joints

✔ Inadequate foundations

By investing time in the preparation stage, we aim to build patios that are not only attractive on the day they are completed but continue to perform well for many years.

​​

​

Recent Patio & Garden Projects

Examples include:

• Grey Indian sandstone patio in Altrincham

• Porcelain patio transformation in Hale

• Patio and pathways in Sale

• Limestone seating area in Bowdon

• Composite decking area in Trafford

• Utility patio and shed base installation in Timperley

​​

Patio Installers Across Sale, Altrincham & Trafford

We regularly install patios across:

• Sale

• Altrincham

• Timperley

• Hale

• Bowdon

• Urmston

• Didsbury

• Chorlton

• Trafford

• Cheshire

• South Manchester

Our local experience means we understand property styles and garden layouts across the area.

​

Choosing the Right Patio Material

Indian Sandstone

Best for:

✔ Natural appearance
✔ Traditional gardens
✔ Larger areas
✔ Family spaces

Porcelain

Best for:

✔ Modern gardens
✔ Low maintenance
✔ Premium finish
✔ Contemporary designs

Limestone

Best for:

✔ Modern landscaping
✔ Uniform appearance
✔ Premium projects
✔ Contemporary outdoor spaces

Concrete Utility Paving

Best for:

✔ Practical spaces
✔ Shed areas
✔ Service paths
✔ Lower budget projects

​

Why Choose Sale Fencing & Surfacing Ltd?

✔ Established 1969
✔ Family business
✔ Experienced patio installers
✔ Full landscaping available
✔ Local reputation
✔ Quality materials used
✔ Practical advice and quotations
✔ Driveways, patios and fencing specialists

We take pride in creating outdoor spaces that are attractive, practical and built to last.

​

Patio Costs

Patio costs vary depending on:

• Material choice

• Ground preparation

• Access

• Size

• Drainage requirements

• Edging and detail work

Typical costs vary between sandstone, porcelain, limestone and utility paving areas.

We recommend arranging a site visit for accurate advice and quotations.

​

Get a Free Patio Quote​

If you are considering a patio project in Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Hale, Bowdon or Trafford, contact Sale Fencing & Surfacing Ltd today.

Upload photos through our enquiry form for quicker guidance.

Call: 0161 980 8333
Email: info@salefencing.co.uk
Website: www.salefencing.co.uk

​

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: porcelain or Indian sandstone?

Porcelain offers lower maintenance and a contemporary appearance, while Indian sandstone provides natural character and excellent value.

Is limestone suitable for patios?

Yes. Limestone is durable and particularly suited to modern garden designs.

Do you install small patios?

Yes. We regularly install small seating areas, pathways and patio extensions.

Do you build shed bases?

Yes. We install shed, greenhouse and garden building bases.

Do you install composite decking?

Yes. Composite decking can be installed as seating areas or part of larger landscaping projects.

Do you install utility paving areas?

Yes. We regularly install concrete paving and practical utility areas.