The Landscape Company
Farnham · Surrey / Hampshire Border
Whether you're redesigning a garden in Farnham town centre, Lower Bourne, Wrecclesham or the leafy edges of Rowledge or Frensham, a well-built patio becomes the anchor point of your outdoor space.
This guide explains everything you need to know about patio installation in Farnham — from materials and costs to groundwork, drainage and long-term performance.
If you’re still weighing up surface options, you may also find our Porcelain vs Sandstone guide for Farnham helpful, along with our Garden Drainage & Groundworks guide for wetter or sloping plots.
Farnham is a blend of period houses, modern extensions and rural properties. Popular choices include:
Farnham has a mix of sandy soils and clay pockets depending on the area. This makes correct excavation and sub-base construction critical to avoid movement and rocking slabs.
In many Farnham gardens — particularly Lower Bourne, Wrecclesham and Upper Hale — slopes, clay pockets and mature trees influence how water behaves.
To prevent water pooling or damp issues we may incorporate:
On steeper plots with terraces and walls, drainage is usually designed alongside any retaining walls and level changes so that the whole structure works together.
Patios in Farnham need refined detailing to match the quality of local homes. We take care with:
Perfect for extensions, bi-fold doors and outdoor dining areas where you want a clean, contemporary finish.
Ideal for cottages and character properties in Tilford, Frensham and Crondall where a softer, more traditional look suits the architecture.
Common in sloped gardens such as The Bourne, where level changes define zones for dining, lounging and play.
As a realistic guide for high-quality installation:
Exact figures depend on access, ground conditions, drainage requirements and detailing such as steps, walls and lighting. Our Farnham landscaping costs guide breaks this down in more detail.
Farnham · Lower Bourne · Upper Hale · Wrecclesham · Rowledge · Heath End · Runfold · Crondall · Frensham · Tilford · Ewshot · Shortheath · Boundstone
If you’d like to explore materials, layout ideas or costs for your Farnham garden, we’d be pleased to help.
If you’d like to understand what really makes a patio last – from sub-base and bonding to porcelain and sandstone quality – this deeper guide goes beyond brochure photos and looks at how the structure and materials behave over time.
Smaller patio replacements in Farnham can often be completed within a week. Larger, multi-level terraces with steps, retaining walls and integrated drainage may take several weeks, depending on access and ground conditions.
Most rear garden patios in Farnham fall under permitted development, but conservation areas, listed buildings and significant level changes may require additional checks. Front garden patios and driveways must also comply with permeable surfacing and drainage rules. Our planning permission guide for Farnham landscaping covers the main points.
As a guide, high-quality porcelain patios in Farnham typically range from around £165 to £230 per square metre, depending on access, groundwork requirements, drainage, steps and detailing. Our landscaping costs guide provides more context.
We only specify external-grade porcelain tiles with appropriate slip ratings for outdoor use. Correct laying, falls and cleaning routines help maintain grip in wet or frosty weather, making porcelain suitable for Farnham patios.
Explore all of our in-depth landscaping guides for Farnham · Wrecclesham · Rowledge · Lower Bourne · Upper Hale · Heath End · Frensham · Tilford · Crondall · Ewshot · Boundstone:
If you’re considering a new driveway, patio or full garden transformation, we’d be happy to talk through your ideas and advise on the best way forward.
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Email: richard@tlchaslemere.co.uk
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