Cwmbran was planned as a new town, with estates laid out around open green spaces and tree-lined avenues. Many of its gardens are regular in shape and of a similar size, which makes them good candidates for a neat, well-proportioned patio. We build new patios and paved areas that suit these gardens and the houses attached to them.
Because plots are alike, it is the details that make yours individual: position, shape, materials and edges. We also cover Llantarnam, Pontnewydd, Croesyceiliog, Henllys and Pontypool. Tell us what you would like and we will make it work.
When gardens on an estate follow a similar pattern, a patio is a simple way to give yours a character of its own. We look at the shape of your Cwmbran plot, think about where the sun falls through the day, and help you decide on a size and position that works for the way you eat, relax and entertain outdoors. We are happy to talk through the choices.
Small touches change a lot. A gentle curve rather than a rectangle, a border of planting along one edge, a path to the shed or a step down to the lawn can all lift an otherwise plain space. We talk through these ideas with you, but we are equally happy to keep things simple and clean if you prefer. Whatever you choose, we mark it out first.
Estate gardens often have soil that was disturbed during building, and it can be compacted unevenly or hold water. That makes the groundwork all the more important. We dig out to firm ground, lay a compacted sub-base in stages and bed the slabs on mortar, so the patio does not settle in patches or leave puddles after rain. Each estate garden is different underneath, so we check as we dig.
We lay every patio with a slight fall away from the house and think about where water will run. In many Cwmbran gardens, space is limited and the neighbours are close, so we keep the work tidy, protect fences and borders, and take away all waste and spoil as part of the job. Edges against fences and house walls are finished carefully.
Garden hedges are a feature of Cwmbran, and they can drop leaves or send roots under a new patio. We check what is nearby and plan around it. If the wooded hills behind the town make your garden damp or shaded, we can suggest a surface that dries well and is easy to sweep. Cwmbran gardens often back onto open green space, and we plan with that in mind.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Cwmbran.
Patio ConstructionWe cleared the old paving at the back of a Bridgend house, compacted the base and stacked new slabs ready for laying.
See the project →Patio ConstructionWe laid new grey paving slabs in a narrow Cardiff garden, with timber-edged gravel beds and a membrane-lined side strip.
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Patio ConstructionWe replaced the front lawn of a red-brick terraced house in Neath with dark grey paving and a pale border of edging stones.
See the project →We work across South Wales. Pick your town to see how patio construction works locally.
Porcelain offers a consistent, low-maintenance surface, while natural stone brings variation and character, and both depend on a properly built base.
Read the guide →The cost of a patio depends on its size, the paving you choose, the ground beneath it and how easily materials and waste can be moved.
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Tree surgery is priced job by job rather than from a fixed list, so this guide explains what moves the cost up or down and how to get a firm figure.
Read the guide →That depends on the plot and how you use it. A modest square can fit a table and chairs, while a wider area allows a barbecue and planting. We mark the outline on the grass so you can judge the size before digging.
Yes, we can break out and clear tired paving or concrete, then build a proper base for the new surface. The waste is taken away, so you are not left with rubble to dispose of. That keeps the finished patio in Cwmbran neat and safe underfoot.
Puddles come from poor levels and a weak base. We set the paving to a gentle fall away from the house, build a compacted sub-base and check the levels as we work, so rain drains across the surface instead of sitting on it. Good levels are everything. We also check them again before the slabs go down.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.