10/09/2026
💦 THIS PATIO DIDN’T NEED REPLACING… IT NEEDED SOME TLC! 👀
A great example of why you don’t always need to rip everything out and start again. 🙌
We gave this existing York stone patio a proper makeover, while also tackling the drainage issues at the same time.
🔨 What we did:
✅ Reinstated the existing York stone properly
✅ Fixed and secured the slabs down
✅ Re-pointed the entire patio
✅ Installed a recessed manhole cover for a much cleaner finish
✅ Added an ACO channel drain to improve water management
✅ Finished with gravel edging to help with drainage and give it a crisp border
Same stone. Completely different finish. 👌
And the best part?
We improved the drainage without sacrificing the character of the original York stone. 🤝
👇 Would you restore an existing patio like this, or rip it out and start again?
RESTORE 🧱 or REPLACE 🚜?