Planning a new patio: what to decide before the digger arrives.

A good patio starts long before the first slab is laid. Where the water goes, how the levels meet the house and lawn, and how materials will get to the site all shape the finished result.

Granite, porcelain and natural stone each behave differently in Jersey’s weather. We help you weigh looks against maintenance, and plan the base so it stays level for decades rather than seasons.

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