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Patios in Winchester
Winchester gardens are often older, frequently sloping, and attached to properties where the wrong paving would look obviously wrong. Helyers of Hampshire design and build patios and terraces across Winchester that suit the house and cope with the levels.
Terracing Sloping Winchester Gardens
A great many Winchester gardens fall away from the house, so the real job is not paving – it is creating a level terrace. That means retaining walls, steps and proper drainage behind the retaining structure. On period properties we usually favour natural stone or a muted porcelain that sits comfortably with brick and flint.
Patio Materials We Lay
- Porcelain – dense, frost-proof and low-maintenance, with almost no fading
- Indian sandstone – warm natural stone, riven or sawn finish
- Limestone & slate – contemporary, even colour and a crisp edge
- Block paving – hard-wearing and easy to repair in sections
- Steps, edges and retaining – built in where levels change
- Full sub-base and falls – compacted base, correct drainage falls, sealed joints
For patio-only projects, our specialist sister site Hampshire Patio Services covers paving in more depth. This page is for patios designed and built as part of your wider garden.
Why Choose Helyers
RHS award-winning design and build, with 20+ years of working on Winchester’s period properties, chalk ground and awkward levels.
Areas We Cover
Kings Worthy, Twyford, Colden Common, Alresford, Otterbourne, Compton, Badger Farm and Olivers Battery.
Common Questions
Can you build a level patio on a sloping garden?
Yes – that usually means a retaining wall and steps to create a level terrace, with drainage behind the wall.
What paving suits a period property?
Natural stone such as sandstone or limestone, or a muted porcelain. We avoid bright modern tones that fight with brick and flint.
Do I need permission for a raised terrace?
A raised platform over 30cm can need planning permission, and there may be conservation constraints. We flag anything we spot when we quote.
Is chalk ground a problem?
It is generally stable and drains well, which suits patios. Flint bands can slow excavation and we allow for that.
Also in Winchester: landscaping, fencing and artificial grass.
Get a Free Quote
Call 01329 221955 for a free patio design and quote in Winchester.