Large-format porcelain patio with charcoal sett border framing a striped lawn — Bell residence, Dornoch
Service · Paving

Porcelain & stone paving.
Carlisle and Cumbria.

Overview

Porcelain. Sandstone. Limestone. Block. Every patio we lay starts with the groundworks done right — proper sub-base, proper falls, proper drainage. The finish is what people see; the build underneath is why it lasts.

What we install

Four materials. One standard.

Large-format porcelain paving with manhole cover detail set flush — Bell residence, Dornoch

Porcelain paving

Large-format vitrified porcelain — dimensionally stable, low-maintenance, sharp on the eye for years.

Sandstone-style paving with charcoal sett border meeting fresh lawn — Bell residence, Dornoch

Indian sandstone

Riven, sawn or tumbled. Warm tones, natural variation, ages with character.

Cool-toned paving across a wide rear courtyard — Bell residence, Dornoch

Limestone

Cooler, denser, more uniform than sandstone. A modern look that holds up.

Charcoal block sett border detail framing porcelain slabs — Bell residence, Dornoch

Block paving

Sett borders, traditional block, permeable systems. Hard-wearing detail done properly.

Our process

A short version.

01

Site visit

We walk the space, take levels, talk through materials.

02

Proposal

Fixed written price, slab options, timeline. No surprises.

03

Build

Excavation, sub-base, edges, slabs, jointing — done in sequence.

04

Handover

Site cleared, finishes checked, aftercare explained.

Recent projects

A small selection.

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Rear-garden porcelain patio with sett detail — Bell residence, Dornoch
Bell residence — DornochPatio
Porcelain courtyard with manhole detail — Bell residence, Dornoch
Bell residence — DornochCourtyard
Porcelain patio meeting striped lawn at garden room — Bell residence, Dornoch
Bell residence — DornochPatio & lawn
FAQs

Common questions.

  • Installed cost typically lands between £140 and £200 per square metre, depending on the slab, the substrate work required, and access to site. We give a fixed written price after a site visit — no day-rates, no creep.
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Site visits across Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway. Honest scope, honest pricing, no pressure.