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Indian sandstone outside a garden room
An Indian sandstone patio outside a garden room, being cleaned down. The colour comes up when it is sealed.
See more of our workIndian sandstone patios in Milton Keynes
Natural stone, every slab different, laid on a full mortar bed and sealed so it keeps its colour.
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5.0★★★★★104 reviewsBlue-grey Indian sandstone patio in a random pattern
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- 10 yearswritten guarantee on drives and patios
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Award winner 2026
Best Driveway Service in Milton Keynes
Awarded by the Quality Business Awards 2026, with a quality rating of over 95%. Terry still quotes every job himself.
Is it right for you?
Is Indian sandstone the right patio for you?
Sandstone is the patio most people picture. Natural, warm and cheaper than porcelain, with a bit more upkeep in return.
It suits you if
- You want a natural look that suits an older house or a brick garden wall
- You like the variation; no two slabs the same
- You want to spend less than porcelain and still have stone
- You do not mind a jet wash and a coat of sealer every few years
Think again if
- You want the lowest upkeep. Porcelain usually needs no sealing
- Your patio is in deep shade and stays damp. Moss will come faster
- You want perfectly uniform colour. Sandstone is never that
The honest facts
- Time on site
- 2 to 4 days for most gardens
- How long it lasts
- 20 years plus, longer when sealed and looked after
- Looking after it
- Seal after laying, then jet wash and reseal every few years
- Cost
- The middle of the three patio materials
- Drainage
- A gentle slope (about 1 in 80) away from the house, at least 150mm below the damp-proof course
Send a photo for a rough idea first. The written price comes after the free visit.
Our work
Sandstone we have laid round here.
Real Milton Keynes gardens. Every slab different, every job our own.
Before and after
Old concrete slabs to an Indian sandstone patio and new turf.
Old concrete slabs broken out and replaced with Indian sandstone and a new lawn.
How we build it
What is under sandstone that stays level.
Every slab goes on a full mortar bed, not dabs, with the colours mixed across the patio rather than laid in patches. Underneath it, the base does the rest.
- Patio slabs (20mm)Laid to a gentle slope away from the house so rain runs off, not in.
- Mortar (30mm)Every slab bedded on a full bed of mortar, not dabs, so nothing rocks or cracks. Porcelain gets a primer so it bonds.
- Crushed stone (100mm)Crushed stone compacted in layers.
- Firm groundTurf, soil and roots taken out down to firm ground.
Price and paperwork
What moves the price, and what you get in writing.
No prices on this page. A photo on WhatsApp gets you a rough idea, and the written price comes after Terry's free visit. This is what moves it.
- Size and shape. A simple rectangle costs less per square metre than curves, circles and lots of cuts.
- The slab. Porcelain costs more than Indian sandstone, which costs more than concrete flags.
- What is there now. Old slabs, concrete, turf and tree roots all have to come out before the base goes in.
- Levels. A sloping garden that needs a retaining wall and steps costs more than a flat one.
- Drainage. Some gardens need a channel drain or a soakaway; some do not. Terry checks where the water goes.
Where it sits: The middle of the three patio materials.
Read the full cost guideIn every written quote
- A written price, agreed before we start
- Start date and how many days on site
- Stone base depth: 100mm of compacted stone, and the slope the rain runs off
- Edging and drainage spelled out
- Old surface, fence or wall out and waste taken away
- 10-year guarantee
- Fully insured
- 14-day cooling off
Ask for the same list from anyone else quoting. If it is not in writing, it is not promised.
What our guarantee coversHow to spot a cowboy quote
Reviews
What people say about their patio.
5.0★★★★★104 reviewsFeatured review
5/5
“Terry and the team did a fantastic job of cleaning and sealing our block paved drive and sandstone patio. His team were friendly and professional, pricing was very competitive and we are extremely happy with the results. Would absolutely recommend if you are looking for a contractor for this type…”
David Watkins, Google review, 2025, excerpt
5/5
Absolute 10/10 job. Organising job was so easy. Patio extenstion was at the best price we found. Job completed in a few hours to perfection and left spotlessly clean. Couldnt of ask for anything more. Now we can enjoy our garden this summer!
5/5
I cannot recommend these guys enough. What a great job - levelling the muddy slope to accommodate a lovely new patio with some steps. 5* job and great work ethic. Done and dusted in a couple of days. Thank you
5/5
We were not disappointed, Terry and his team did an excellent job, they were reliable, punctual and hardworking and more than happy to provide guidance as to the best way to proceed, so that we achieved an excellent result. We are very satisfied with the works and would most definitely use Terry…
Sandstone questions people ask Terry.
Does Indian sandstone need sealing?
Yes, if you want it to keep its colour and stay clean. We seal it once it has dried out after laying, and a jet wash and reseal every few years keeps it looking new.
Why does every slab look different?
Because it is natural stone cut from a quarry, not made in a mould. The variation is the point. Terry lays it so the colours are mixed evenly across the patio rather than in patches.
Will it go green or grow moss?
Any natural stone in a shady, damp corner can. Sealing slows it right down and a jet wash once a year takes it off. A gentle slope so water does not sit on it helps most.
How long does a sandstone patio take?
2 to 4 days for most gardens. The dig out and base is the bulk of it; the laying is quicker than porcelain.
What colours can I have?
The common ones are grey, buff, brown and a mixed blend. Terry brings samples so you can see them wet and dry against your house.
Is sandstone cheaper than porcelain?
Yes, both to buy and to lay. It sits in the middle of the three patio materials we use. The cost guide explains what else moves the price.
Where we work
Where we lay sandstone.
Sandstone suits the older houses in Stony Stratford and Newport Pagnell and goes well with a brindle block driveway at the front.
Patios in the towns around Milton Keynes
Related
Related patio work.
Compare it with porcelain, or add the steps and walls that finish a garden. Back to all patios, or see our work and the reviews.
Terry’s advice
Patios and gardensPorcelain or Indian sandstone: which patio should you choose?An honest comparison of porcelain and Indian sandstone patios: which costs more and why, upkeep, slip, colour over time and the base under it.Planning and rulesDoes a patio need planning permission?Almost never at ground level. When it does: raised more than 300mm, listed buildings, decking that covers over half the garden, and drainage.Care and repairsHow to clean and reseal block paving without wrecking itTerry explains how to clean, re-sand and reseal a block paving drive, the jet wash mistakes that ruin it, which sealer to use and how often to do it.
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- 14-day cooling off
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