07757 559036Open 7 days, 7:30am – 6:30pm AboutServicesLandscaping & paving services in Bolton All services Artificial Grass Supply & InstallationA lawn that stays green, flat and usable through Manchester winters, no mowing, no mud, no bare patches. Supplied and fitted by the same three-man team that digs out the base, so nothing is passed to a subcontractor.Paving & PatiosPorcelain, natural Indian stone, block paving and concrete slabs, every type of paving except resin. Groundwork, falls and drainage done by the same team that lays the surface, with a fixed price and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.PatiosA patio designed for where the sun lands and how many people sit out, then built on an excavated, compacted base with falls set away from the house. Fixed price, 10-year workmanship guarantee.PathwaysFront paths, side passages and walkways through the garden, laid in porcelain, sandstone or block paving on a compacted base with proper falls and edge restraint.Garden Makeovers & TransformationsLawn, paving, borders, fencing and planting handled as a single job with a single fixed price. No juggling three trades, no gaps between them, and no half-finished garden left over the winter.Fencing InstallationSecurity, privacy and decorative timber fencing, with posts dug to a proper depth and the line pulled straight. Fixed prices and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.DeckingRaised and ground-level decks built on a properly supported, ventilated frame, in treated timber or low-maintenance composite. Fixed price and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.Timber Borders, Beds & PlantersSleeper edging, raised planting beds and made-to-measure planter boxes, built on site in treated timber and lined and drained so they last rather than rot from the inside.Groundwork & Base PrepExcavation, compacted sub-base, edging and falls carried out fully in-house by the same team that lays the lawn or paving on top. This is the stage that decides whether a garden still looks right in ten years.Hard & Soft LandscapingThe built elements and the green ones in one job: groundwork, paving, steps, retaining and timber structures, alongside lawns, borders, gravel and planting.Commercial LandscapingHard-wearing artificial grass, paving and groundwork specified for constant use, installed by a small in-house team with £2 million public liability cover and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Free site visit, fixed written price, 10-year workmanship guarantee.Get your free quote AreasAreas we cover across Greater Manchester All areas BoltonArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in BoltonHorwichArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in HorwichWesthoughtonArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in WesthoughtonFarnworthArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in FarnworthKearsleyArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in KearsleyLittle LeverArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in Little LeverBlackrodArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in BlackrodBuryArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in BuryRadcliffeArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in RadcliffeAthertonArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in AthertonChorleyArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in ChorleyWiganArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in WiganBlackburnArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in BlackburnAccringtonArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in AccringtonBurnleyArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in BurnleyLancashireArtificial grass, paving and landscaping in Lancashire Free site visit, fixed written price, 10-year workmanship guarantee.Get your free quote Our WorkReviewsContact07757 559036Get Your Free Quote - Home - Services - Paving & PatiosBolton & Greater Manchester # Patios and paving in Boltonlaid on a base that keepsthem level and draining Porcelain, natural Indian stone, block paving and concrete slabs, every type of paving except resin. Groundwork, falls and drainage done by the same team that lays the surface, with a fixed price and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Get Your Free QuoteCall 07757 559036 10 years in business · 10-year workmanship guarantee · £2m public liability cover 10 years Laying paving as Greenerlawn 10-year Workmanship guarantee £2 million Public liability cover All types Except resin Fixed price Free site visit, price that holds Overview ## What a properly built patio involves A patio is a structure. Under the slabs sits an excavated, compacted sub-base, a laying course, set falls to move water away from the building, and a restrained edge stopping the whole thing spreading sideways. The paving you see is the last few hours of a job that is mostly groundwork. We lay every type of paving except resin: porcelain, natural Indian stone, block paving and concrete slabs. The right choice depends on where the patio sits, how much sun and shade it gets, how much traffic it takes, and how much cleaning you are prepared to do. Because our own team does the digging, the drainage and the laying, the specification underneath matches the surface on top. Nothing gets subcontracted and nothing gets skipped where it will not be seen. ### Who it is for, and when - Tired, cracked or sunken patios that need replacing rather than jet-washing - New seating, dining or barbecue areas cut into a lawn - Driveways and paths in block paving or slabs - Gardens where water collects against the house - Sloping plots needing steps, levels or retaining - Schools, nurseries and commercial outdoor areasBook a free site visit What it costs to ignore ## Why patios sink, rock and pool Almost every failed patio in Greater Manchester fails for one of three reasons: not enough sub-base, no fall, or slabs spot-bedded on dabs of mortar instead of a full bed. Spot-bedding leaves voids, water gets in, frost expands it, and slabs crack or rock underfoot within a couple of winters. Poor falls are the expensive one. Water that runs towards the house instead of away sits against the brickwork below damp-proof level. That is not a paving problem any more; it is damp plaster, ruined skirting and a repair bill several times the cost of the patio. Add weeds through failed joints, white efflorescence bloom on cheap slabs, and a surface that has become slippery with algae because it never dries, and a patio laid on the cheap has to be lifted and redone. There is no repairing a base that was never built. ### Common mistakes we get called out to fix - Spot-bedding slabs on five dabs of mortar instead of a full mortar bed - Laying new paving straight over an old failing patio - Falls running towards the house, or no fall at all - Paving above damp-proof course level against the brickwork - Skipping edge restraint on block paving, so it spreads and dips - Choosing polished slabs for a shaded, north-facing garden Our process ## How we run a paving & patios job The same sequence every time, so you know what is happening and when. - Step 1 ### Free site visit and levels check We measure up, check existing levels, damp-proof course height and where water currently goes, and talk through layout, materials and sizes. - Step 2 ### Fixed-price quote One written price covering excavation, waste, sub-base, laying course, paving, jointing, edging and any drainage. No changes once we start. - Step 3 ### Excavation and sub-base Dig out to depth, remove spoil, then lay and compact stone in layers to a firm, consolidated base with the falls set correctly. - Step 4 ### Laying and cutting Slabs or blocks laid on a full bed, cut cleanly around walls, drains, steps and borders, with lines checked as we go rather than at the end. - Step 5 ### Jointing, edging and drainage Joints filled and finished, edges restrained, channels or gullies connected where the design needs them. - Step 6 ### Clean down, handover, guarantee Surface cleaned off, waste and tools away, and we walk it with you. Balance due on completion, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. What you get ## The difference it makes ### Stays level A compacted sub-base and full-bed laying mean no rocking slabs, no sinking corners and no lifting a patio again in five years. ### Water goes where it should Falls set away from the house and drainage handled in-house, so rain runs off instead of pooling or soaking into brickwork. ### Safer underfoot Flat, even surfaces with no trip lips, and material chosen for grip in the position it sits: including shaded, north-facing gardens. ### Low upkeep Porcelain in particular needs little more than a wash down, with none of the sealing and scrubbing cheap slabs demand. ### Cheaper across its life One correctly built patio against repeated re-pointing, re-levelling and eventual replacement of a badly laid one. ### One team accountable Groundwork, drainage and paving by the same three-man team, with one number to call if anything needs looking at. In detail ## Materials, build-ups and where each type earns its place Material choice is not just appearance; it changes grip, cleaning, cutting and cost. This is how we advise on site. ### Porcelain paving Porcelain is dense, low-porosity and dimensionally consistent, which means tight joints, a very flat finish and almost no staining from barbecues, wine or leaf fall. It is the lowest-maintenance option and holds its colour instead of fading or blooming. It is less forgiving to install. Porcelain needs a primed slurry on the back of each slab, accurate cutting with the right blades, and a properly consolidated base, because the material will not tolerate movement. It suits contemporary seating areas and anyone who wants to wash a patio down rather than treat it. ### Natural Indian stone Indian sandstone gives a riven, varied surface with natural colour movement, which sits well against brick, stone walls and traditional planting. Slabs vary in thickness, so the laying course is adjusted piece by piece to keep the surface true. Being natural stone it is more porous than porcelain. It weathers and darkens, holds moisture in shade, and benefits from occasional cleaning. Many people prefer that lived-in look; it is a matter of what you want the patio to become in five years. ### Block paving Blocks are the right answer where a surface takes vehicle weight or needs to follow curves and changes of level: driveways, parking bays, paths and access routes. Small units flex with minor ground movement instead of cracking, and individual blocks can be lifted and reset. Block paving lives or dies by its edge restraint and its sub-base depth. Vehicle-bearing areas need a deeper build-up than a footpath, and without a properly haunched edge course the whole field creeps outward and dips at the perimeter. ### Concrete slabs Concrete paving covers a lot of ground economically, in a wide range of finishes including riven and smooth textures. It is a sensible option for utility areas, side paths, bin stores and larger areas on a tighter budget. Quality varies more than with any other material. Cheaper slabs can bloom, chip at the arris and fade unevenly, so specification matters, and it still needs the same base and falls as anything else. ### Falls, drainage and damp-proof course Every patio is laid with a fall running away from the building, and finished the correct distance below damp-proof course level where it meets the house. Where existing levels make that difficult, the answer is a threshold drain, channel or gully connected as part of the works, not paving over the top and hoping. On the clay ground common around Bolton, water needs a route away rather than somewhere to sit. Groundwork and drainage are part of our own scope, so this gets designed in at quote stage rather than discovered halfway through. ### Steps, retaining and sloping gardens Sloping gardens need levels resolved before any paving is laid: cut-and-fill, retaining walls, sleeper edges or a run of steps with consistent risers. Getting the risers even is what makes steps feel safe rather than makeshift. This overlaps with our fencing, decking and timber work, so a terraced garden can be quoted as one job with one team, instead of separate trades working around each other. ### Domestic and commercial paving Domestic patios are specified around use, appearance and maintenance. Commercial and education areas are specified around footfall, slip resistance and durability, with deeper build-ups where vehicles or heavy use are involved. Alongside domestic work we have completed a large school project and multiple nursery projects across Greater Manchester. Recent work ## Paving & Patios we have completed in Bolton More photographs on our our work page. ## Guaranteed, insured,fixed price The same terms on every job, domestic or commercial. Read more about how we work. 10-year workmanship guaranteeOn all work we carry out. Exact exclusions: Not Provided. 10-year grass guaranteeThe manufacturer guarantee on the grass, passed straight on to you. £2 million public liabilityFull cover in place on every job we carry out. Clear payment terms25% deposit to book your slot, balance on completion. Quotes and site visits are free. Common questions ## Paving & Patios questions,answered straight Anything not covered here, ask Shaun Brickell directly on 07757 559036. How much does a new patio cost in Bolton?It depends on size, material, access, how much excavation and waste removal is needed and any drainage or level changes, so we price on site. The visit and written quote are free and the price is fixed once agreed. How long does a patio take to lay?A straightforward seating area is usually a few days including groundwork. Larger patios, driveways or jobs needing retaining and drainage take longer, and we give you the expected duration in the quote. Which paving types do you install?Porcelain, natural Indian stone, block paving and concrete slabs, every type of paving except resin. Porcelain or Indian stone, which should I choose?Porcelain if you want a flat, low-maintenance, colour-stable surface that washes clean. Indian stone if you prefer natural variation and a traditional look and do not mind it weathering. We talk both through against your house and planting on the site visit. Can you lay new paving over my existing patio?We do not, as a shortcut. If the old base is unknown or failing, laying over it inherits the problem and voids the point of a guarantee. We lift, dig out and build the base properly. What guarantee comes with the work?A 10-year guarantee on our workmanship, and we carry £2 million public liability cover on every job, domestic or commercial. Will you sort out water pooling against my house?Yes. Falls are set away from the building and we handle groundwork and drainage in-house, including channels and gullies where the levels need them. Do you take away the old patio and the waste?Yes, excavation and waste removal are included in the fixed price, so there is no skip to arrange or spoil left on your drive. How do payments work?A 25% deposit books your slot and covers materials, with the balance due on completion once you have seen the finished patio. Which areas do you cover for paving?Bolton, Horwich, Westhoughton, Farnworth, Kearsley, Little Lever, Blackrod, Bury, Radcliffe, Atherton, Chorley and the wider Greater Manchester area. ## Often done at the same time ### Artificial Grass Supply & Installation A lawn that stays green, flat and usable through Manchester winters, no mowing, no mud, no bare patches. Supplied and fitted by the same three-man team that digs out the base, so nothing is passed to a subcontractor. ### Groundwork & Base Prep Excavation, compacted sub-base, edging and falls carried out fully in-house by the same team that lays the lawn or paving on top. This is the stage that decides whether a garden still looks right in ten years. ### Fencing Installation Security, privacy and decorative timber fencing, with posts dug to a proper depth and the line pulled straight. Fixed prices and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Also see our homepage and the areas we cover across Bolton and Greater Manchester. Free quote ## Get a fixed price for yourpaving & patios in Bolton Tell us roughly what you are after and we will arrange a time to come and look. No charge for the visit, no charge for the quote, and no pressure afterwards. Phone07757 559036 Emailshaunbrickell@yahoo.co.uk Opening hoursOpen 7 days, 7:30am – 6:30pm 10 years in business · £2m public liability cover · 10-year workmanship guarantee Artificial grass, paving and garden transformations across Bolton and Greater Manchester. Free fixed-price quotes, 10-year workmanship guarantee. ## What We Do - Artificial Grass Supply & Installation - Paving & Patios - Patios - Pathways - Garden Makeovers & Transformations - Fencing Installation - Decking - Timber Borders, Beds & Planters - Groundwork & Base Prep - Hard & Soft Landscaping - Commercial Landscaping ## Areas Covered - Bolton - Greater Manchester - Horwich - Westhoughton - Farnworth - Kearsley - Little Lever - Blackrod - Bury - Radcliffe - Atherton - Chorley - Wigan - Blackburn - Accrington - Burnley - Lancashire ## Get In Touch - 07757 559036 - shaunbrickell@yahoo.co.uk - 3 Garsdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester - Open 7 days, 7:30am – 6:30pm ## Follow Our Work - - © 2026 Greenerlawn Artificial Grass & Paving. All rights reserved. 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