Porcelain paving is manufactured to a consistent size, colour, and finish, so what you see in the sample is what you get across the whole patio. It’s also extremely low maintenance and highly resistant to staining, frost, and fading, which is why a porcelain patio tends to look much the same years later as it did on day one. We install porcelain patios across Greater London in a wide range of colours and finishes, including popular grey and white tones, large format slabs like 900x600mm, and styles that mimic natural stone or timber at a fraction of the upkeep. Every patio is laid on a properly prepared base with correct falls for drainage, so it performs as well as it looks.
Porcelain is manufactured to be consistent and low maintenance, but that only holds true if it’s laid on a properly prepared base. Uneven ground or poor drainage underneath causes the same problems with porcelain as with any other paving, cracking, sinking, or lippage between slabs, regardless of how good the material itself is.
A solid, level base, since porcelain slabs are rigid and won’t flex to hide an uneven sub base
Correct falls and drainage, so water moves away from the surface rather than sitting on it
Precise jointing and spacing, for a clean, uniform finish across the whole patio
Porcelain slabs are hard and inflexible, so any unevenness in the ground beneath shows up on the surface. We get the base right so that doesn't happen.
Every slab is manufactured to match, so your patio looks uniform from corner to corner, not just close enough.
Porcelain resists staining, doesn't need sealing, and cleans up with little more than a wash down.
From classic grey and white tones to finishes that mimic natural stone or timber, we can match porcelain to your property's style.
Written quotes that cover materials, preparation, and installation, with no surprises once we've started.
Many of our porcelain patio customers come through referrals from people we've already worked for.
We put the same attention into every porcelain installation, from base preparation through to the final jointing. Here's what recent customers have said about working with us.
Porcelain isn’t trying to be natural stone, it’s solving a different problem: consistency, low upkeep, and a finish that stays looking good with minimal effort. Here’s what that actually means for your garden.
No sealing, minimal cleaning, and strong resistance to staining from things like food, drink, or garden debris.
Manufactured consistency means no unexpected variation once it's all laid.
Porcelain has very low water absorption, so it holds up well through freezing winters without cracking.
Options that mimic natural stone or timber mean porcelain can fit period properties too, not just new builds.
Porcelain paving for patios come in a genuinely wide range of colours, from classic grey and white tones through to finishes designed to mimic natural stone or timber at a fraction of the maintenance. Large format slabs, including popular sizes like 900x600mm, give a clean, contemporary look with fewer joints across the patio. We'll talk you through colour, finish, and slab size, so the result actually suits your garden rather than a standard catalogue layout.
We install porcelain patios across Greater London, including Dulwich, Barnes, and surrounding areas. Get in touch for a free site visit wherever you're based.
With 15+ years of proven experience in patio installations and quality workmanship, we will guide you to make the best choice for your outdoor space.
Porcelain is manufactured rather than quarried, so every slab is consistent in colour, size, and finish, and it needs far less maintenance. Natural stone offers more individual character, but porcelain gives you predictability and low upkeep.
Yes, it’s one of its main selling points. Porcelain has very low water absorption, resists staining well, and doesn’t need sealing the way some natural stone does. An occasional wash down is usually enough.
Properly laid porcelain is highly resistant to both, thanks to its low porosity and hard, dense surface, though like any hard paving it can chip if something heavy is dropped directly on an edge.
Yes, good quality porcelain has very low water absorption, which means there’s little moisture to freeze and expand within the slab, making it genuinely frost resistant.
Good quality outdoor porcelain is manufactured with a textured, slip resistant finish specifically for outdoor use, so it performs well in wet weather, though sensible care is still worth taking in icy conditions.
It’s available in a range of sizes, with large format slabs, including popular options like 900x600mm, being particularly common for a clean, contemporary look with fewer joints.
Yes, many porcelain ranges are manufactured with finishes that closely mimic natural stone or timber, giving you that look with considerably less maintenance.
It varies. Porcelain is often comparable to mid range natural stone, though exact cost depends on the finish, size, and how much of your garden is being paved. We provide fixed, written quotes.
No, this is one of the genuine advantages of porcelain. Its low porosity means sealing generally isn’t necessary, unlike many natural stone options.
With a properly prepared base, porcelain paving is extremely durable and can perform well for many years with very little upkeep.
