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Terrabase Paving installs natural stone patios for homeowners across Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas of Kent. Whether you’re looking to install an Indian sandstone patio with warm, varied tones, a refined limestone finish or durable granite, our experienced team can bring your vision to life.
Every installation starts with a free property survey, where we take the time to assess your requirements, take measurements, and answer any questions you may have. You’ll then receive a bespoke quotation covering every aspect of the installation, including excavation, sub-base, drainage, and waste removal.
Our own directly employed team carries out every installation. There’s no deposit to pay, and you’ll benefit from a 5-year guarantee that gives you the peace of mind you deserve. Contact us today via the on-screen form or contact us directly, and we’ll arrange to visit your property in the next few days!
With over a decade of experience in the paving industry, we have an extensive network of suppliers we leverage to create a bespoke patio that aligns with each customer’s specific vision, style, and preferences.
We source from a variety of highly reputable suppliers, including Marshalls, Brett Landscaping, and Bradstone. Here are just a few of the most popular natural stone paving options we can install:
Indian sandstone: A firm favourite with Tunbridge Wells residents, Indian Sandstone offers a warm, varied palette (buff, grey, autumn tones) at a genuinely accessible price point, with a naturally textured surface that provides strong slip-resistance.
Limestone: Limestone is another popular local option and works well with traditional and contemporary brickwork.
Granite: The most durable paving option across the natural stone range. Granite is dense, low-porosity, and ideal for homeowners who want a long-lasting paving solution with minimal upkeep.
Slate: Offers a distinctive dark aesthetic that matches well with sheltered areas. Strong slip resistance and highly durable.
Yorkstone: A premium natural stone option, Yorkstone is a strong choice for properties with that traditional Tunbridge Wells look.
Not sure which natural stone patio option is right for your garden? Don’t worry, we’ll bring samples to your free property visit and talk you through the different paving options you can choose from.
Unique Finishing: No two natural stone slabs will ever be identical. This is due to the fact that every slab is quarried, not manufactured, so the colour, veining and texture vary piece to piece
Versatility: Natural Stone Paving benefits from a truly expansive range of styles. Across our expansive range of sandstone, limestone, granite, slate and Yorkstone options, there’s an option that is perfectly suited to every type of property type.
Durable and Long-Lasting: Natural Stone slabs are renowned for their durability, lasting 20-50 years depending on the slab you choose. Granite is the longest-lasting, while limestone will last at least 20 years.
Ages Elegantly: Where some paving options look tired after a few years, natural stone tends to settle in and develop character over time. That’s a big part of why it adds real long-term value to a home, not just on the day it’s finished.
We start with a free, no-obligation property consultation where we measure up, check drainage and levels, and talk through the different styles we offer.
After the consultation, we provide a bespoke quote breakdown covering excavation, sub-base, drainage, materials, and waste removal.
Following the home visit, we’ll provide you with a quote, availability and rough turnaround estimates so you have full clarity before committing to anything.
After removing the old surface, we dig to the right depth and compact a proper sub-base, building in the fall so water drains away from the house.
Once the base is prepared and ready to accommodate your new patio, we’ll install the slabs. We bed them on mortar, lay them to pattern, and finish with complete edging and pointed joints, ensuring there are no loose or unfinished edges.
Once the installation is complete, we walk the finished patio with you and provide aftercare advice. Once we leave your property, the five-year guarantee kicks in.
Royal Tunbridge Wells has highly diverse ground conditions. The council’s own landscape assessment shows heavy sandstone-and-clay upland, while areas further north towards the Low Weald sit on heavier Weald Clay. That difference genuinely affects how deep we excavate, what sub-base we build up, and how we set the drainage fall.
One of the most recurring questions customers ask us is whether garden patios require planning permission. Typically this isn’t the case; most rear-garden patios don’t need planning permission as laying one within the existing garden generally falls under permitted development. However, if your property is listed, or sits in one of the borough’s conservation areas, it’s worth a quick check with the council.
Tunbridge Wells is also prone to surface-water flooding in wet seasons. This happens when heavy rain runs off roads, driveways, and sloping ground faster than drains can carry it away. To mitigate these risks for your property and garden, it’s crucial we put the right drainage provisions in place.
With over a decade of experience serving homeowners in the Tunbridge Wells area, we are well familiar with the local geography and factor in these nuances when planning and installing your dream patio.
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Take a look at some of the recent projects we have completed across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.
There’s no need to worry. This is called efflorescence: a term for a process where natural mineral salts rise through the stone as it dries. It’s completely normal and will fade within a year or two.
Typically, you can walk on your new patio within 24- 48 hours after we sign off. However, keep heavy furniture and planters off it a little longer, and allow more time in cold or wet weather. We will provide bespoke advice before we sign off.
No, most rear-garden patios don’t require planning permission as they fall under permitted development. However, if you own a listed or conservation-area property, you should check with the council first.
Riven is naturally textured with good grip; honed is smooth and sleeker but more slippery when wet; sawn sits in between. Riven or sawn suits a family garden best.
It can, especially in shaded, damp corners. Normal. You can mitigate this with good drainage and an occasional wash to keep it under control.
Not always necessary, but it helps prevent staining since stone is porous. We typically recommend resealing every few years. We will provide bespoke advice for your patio as part of the aftercare advice.
The best way to clean a natural stone patio is to sweep off debris and hose down regularly. For deeper cleans, use a mild, pH-neutral stone cleaner. Avoid bleach and strong acids.
It depends on which natural stone patio type you choose. Granite can last 50-100 years, while limestone typically lasts 15-30 years. Once we have a good idea of the slab type you prefer, we can provide a life-cycle estimate.
It’s impossible to give a definite price online, as many factors affect the price we charge, including stone choice, size, access, ground conditions, and drainage. That is why we offer a free, no-obligation property survey, where we assess these factors and provide a bespoke quotation.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is our main patch, along with nearby villages, including Southborough, Rusthall, Pembury, Langton Green, Speldhurst and Bidborough.
Zooming out a little, we also regularly cover Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, and take on natural stone patio projects further into Kent, including Maidstone, West Malling, Kings Hill, Staplehurst, Chatham and Ashford.
Your location not mentioned above? Get in touch with us and we’ll let you know for certain whether we can assist with your requirements!
