Choosing materials
- Porcelain or sandstone for a Stockton patio? How the two compare on grip, cleaning, colour, frost and laying, and which suits which kind of house.

Ground, water and levels
- Patio drainage in Stockton Falls, channel drains, soakaways and permeable paving, and why the lake clays under Billingham and Norton behave differently from west Stockton's boulder clay.
- Patios on a sloping Stockton garden Cut and fill, split levels, retaining walls and steps, plus the 30cm rule for raised areas.
Heritage homes
- Patios in Stockton's conservation areas What changes in Yarm, Norton, Hartburn, Eaglescliffe with Preston and the other conservation areas, including listed houses, Article 4 Directions and trees.

Costs and quotes
The patio prices page explains what affects the cost. When you are ready, tell us about your garden and we will arrange a visit to measure up.