Moore & Son Bricklaying Ltd provides professional patio installation across Romsey and the wider SO51 postcode, including the surrounding villages of Awbridge, Braishfield, Timsbury, Sherfield English, and Wellow. Whether you are based in the town centre, on one of the newer residential estates at Halterworth or Cupernham, or in a rural property to the west of town, we cover the full area with free site visits and written quotes.
Romsey's housing stock is genuinely varied, and patio installations here benefit from proper site assessment rather than a formula approach. Period properties in and near the conservation area — many built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries — often have existing flag paths, awkward drainage arrangements, and soil that has been disturbed by decades of garden works. Newer homes on the southern and eastern estates tend to sit on clay-dominant garden soil with limited natural drainage capacity, meaning a well-compacted sub-base and correctly graded fall are particularly important for long-term performance. We carry out ground checks on every project before pricing, so there are no surprises once work starts.
Our installation process begins with excavation to a minimum depth of 150mm, followed by the spread and mechanical compaction of MOT Type 1 hardcore sub-base material. A sharp sand and cement screed is applied before slabs are laid to a precise fall away from the property. All joints are pointed with a flexible mortar appropriate to the slab type, and the finished surface is cleaned before we leave. We work with natural sandstone, porcelain, and Indian limestone — the three most popular choices in the Romsey area — and bring samples to every site visit so you can compare finishes in your actual garden light rather than under showroom conditions.
Quality patio work should last twenty years or more with only minimal maintenance. The most common signs of poor installation are slabs that rock underfoot within the first season, mortar joints that crack and crumble by winter, and surfaces that pool water after rain. Each of these problems traces back to inadequate sub-base preparation or incorrect fall angles — issues that are invisible once the slabs are in place but apparent within a few months. We are happy to explain exactly what each stage of the process involves and what to look for when comparing quotes from different contractors.
To arrange a free site visit in Romsey, Awbridge, Timsbury, Braishfield, Sherfield English, or anywhere in the SO51 area, call us on 07521 119699 or get in touch online. We also cover the neighbouring SO52 postcode around North Baddesley and parts of SO40 to the south, so if you are just outside the SO51 boundary please do call and we will confirm coverage for your postcode.
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