Patio design & installation
Designed and installed across North, West and East London, Hertfordshire and Essex, from natural stone and porcelain paving to steps, walling and complete outdoor living spaces.
Layout, paving, levels, drainage, steps and finishing touches — brought together by Swift.
A better space outside
From our North Finchley base, Swift Construction + Paving designs and installs patios across North, West and East London, Hertfordshire and Essex. From warm natural stone to crisp contemporary porcelain, we bring together paving, steps, edging, levels and drainage so your new outdoor space works as well as it looks.
Every garden is different. You may want a generous terrace for dining, a quieter seating area deeper in the garden, or a complete redesign that connects doors, paths, lawn and planting. We start with how you want to use the space, then shape the paving around your home.
Choose your finish
Start with the look you love. We will help you consider the paving, format, jointing, levels and detailing that suit the house and the way you want to use the garden.
01Natural sandstone brings tonal variation and a softer, more traditional feel. It works beautifully with planting, brickwork and informal gardens.
We can plan the paving format, joints, edges and transitions so the terrace feels settled into the wider garden rather than simply laid on top of it.
Warm colour variation & relaxed characterDiscuss this finish
02Porcelain gives a crisp, consistent finish and works especially well with larger formats, modern extensions and simple garden architecture.
It still depends on the correct supporting construction, falls and neat cutting around doors, steps and edges. We can coordinate the finish with the whole space.
Clean lines & contemporary outdoor livingDiscuss this finish
03Darker paving can create a bold terrace with a more architectural character, particularly when paired with steps, walling, planters or contrasting gravel.
The important part is balancing the surface with the house, the garden and the available light so the scheme feels intentional rather than heavy.
A stronger architectural finishDiscuss this finishPatios do not have to be one rectangular slab. Curves, circular seating areas, gravel links, steps and planted breaks can create a more individual layout. Tell us how you want the garden to work and we can discuss the right approach.
Outdoor living with more presence
The patio page keeps the same confident Swift design language while letting the finished spaces feel softer, more relaxed and more connected to the garden.
Good looks start below the surface
A patio needs the right supporting construction, sensible falls and finished levels that work with the house and garden. Door thresholds, lawn levels, retaining walls and where rainwater can safely go all matter.
The right approach depends on the ground, the layout and the changes in level. We consider how the paving will meet the property, where steps are needed and whether channels or other drainage details should be part of the scheme.
More than a paved area
From the back door to the quietest corner of the garden.
Plan your patio with Swift
A complete outdoor space
It is often the smaller decisions that make a patio feel finished. We can plan steps, walls, lawn edges, planting margins and connecting paths alongside the paving rather than leave them until the end.
Make the transition from house to garden feel natural, with steps and level changes planned as part of the patio rather than added afterwards.
Retaining walls can organise sloping gardens, create raised beds and give an entertaining terrace a clearer sense of enclosure.
The patio should connect cleanly with side passages, lawn, planting and other zones so the whole garden is easy to move through.
Neat edging, wall lights and other finishing touches can help the patio work from daytime use through to evenings outside.
Planning a new patio?
Tell us what you would like to change, where you are and the patio style or finish you have in mind. Swift can discuss the next steps and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation.
Built on site, not just imagined
Alongside finished patio photography, the process images show the setting out, preparation, laying and cleaning that sit behind a well-finished outdoor space.
From choosing the layout and setting finished levels to bedding, laying and final cleaning, the installation process matters just as much as the paving itself. The goal is a patio that feels considered, drains properly and is ready to become part of everyday life.
The best-looking patio still depends on what sits beneath it — the sub-base, bedding layer, levels, falls and the care taken when each paving unit is installed and finished.
Mark the patio area, confirm finished levels and prepare the correct build-up for the ground, paving choice and drainage.
Set edges, steps and retaining details so the new patio sits properly with doors, lawn, paths and planting.
Prepare the bedding layer, place the paving accurately, cut in neatly and maintain consistent lines and joints.
Complete the joints, clean the surface and tidy the transitions so the patio is ready to use and enjoy.
On-site details that matter
A properly prepared laying course helps the paving sit evenly, supports the chosen surface and provides the correct finished level.
Large-format paving needs careful setting out, neat joints and accurate levels to achieve the clean finish people expect from a modern patio.
The final clean-up matters too. The patio should be left looking sharp, with the paving, joints, edges and surrounding areas brought together.
A closer look at our work
A selection of patio views from Swift’s supplied project photographs. Look at the paving materials, level changes, edges and how each space connects back to the home and garden.
6 patio views · select an image to enlarge
Selected patio photographs include completed spaces, feature details and a range of different paving styles.
Based in North Finchley
Swift is based in North Finchley and provides patio work across North, West and East London, Hertfordshire and Essex. Our established local areas include Finchley, Barnet, Whetstone, Totteridge, Mill Hill, Hendon, Muswell Hill, Enfield, Borehamwood and Potters Bar, with a wider London, Hertfordshire and Essex service area.
Whether you are replacing a compact terrace or redesigning a larger garden, send us your postcode and a few details. We can discuss the paving, access, levels and next steps for your particular property.
Discuss a patio in your areaFrom compact courtyard patios to larger outdoor entertaining areas, tell us how you want to use the space and the finish you have in mind.
Not sure whether we cover your address? Send us your postcode.
A quotation for your garden
The size is only part of the picture. Your paving choice, ground preparation, access, finished levels, drainage, waste removal and any steps or walling all affect the scope. A raised porcelain terrace is a different project from a straightforward patio replacement.
Send Swift your postcode, an approximate size and a few photographs. We will discuss your requirements and the information needed for a free, no-obligation quotation. Your quotation will reflect the work your patio actually needs.
Before you start
Straightforward answers to help you plan. Site-specific levels, drainage and construction details should always be checked before work begins.
Ask us about your projectYes. Swift is based in North Finchley and works across North, West and East London, Hertfordshire and Essex. Send your postcode and a short outline of the work so we can confirm the next steps for your address.
Start with the look you want, how you will use the patio and the style of the house. Porcelain gives a clean, consistent finish; natural sandstone has more variation and a softer character. We discuss appearance, levels, drainage and maintenance as well as the paving itself.
Yes. Patios are normally laid with a suitable fall so rainwater moves away from the house and does not sit on the surface. The exact solution depends on the garden levels, ground conditions and where the water can safely go.
Yes. Swift’s patio work can include steps, retaining walls, raised beds, edging and other level changes. Tell us about these requirements at the start so they can be planned into the layout and quotation.
It can often be designed to sit neatly with garden doors, but finished levels, drainage and the building threshold need to be considered carefully. We assess the relationship between the paving and the property rather than simply bringing the surface up to the door.
The programme depends on the size, access, ground preparation, paving material, weather and whether the scheme includes steps, walls or other landscaping. We discuss a realistic programme for your particular project rather than promise one timescale for every patio.
Yes. Some projects need a straightforward new terrace; others work better as a wider garden layout with paths, lawn edges, planting areas, walling or several places to sit. We can discuss how the paving fits into the complete outdoor space.
Swift can also discuss cleaning and refresh work on existing paving. The right approach depends on the material, condition, joints and whether repairs are needed. Send a few photographs and we can advise on the next step.
What our customers say
I commissioned Stacy to put a patio in our back garden having seen the beautiful work he’d done at Labspa Mill Hill. I found Stacy both reliable and professional. He works to a very high standard and I was delighted with the results. I would not hesitate to recommend.
Let’s plan your new patio
Tell us where you are, what you would like to change and the paving or patio style you have in mind. Contact Swift for a free, no-obligation patio quotation.
