Bespoke Grey Patio
Exterior luxury bespoke patio project | Guernsey
A luxury exterior transformation in grey granite
T.A. Construction was appointed to replace a tired, broken patio and unusable garden area with a bespoke grey granite terrace wrapping around the property. The works covered demolition and removal of the existing hard standing, full excavation and ground reduction, drainage and level adjustments, a fully compacted sub-base, and precision-laid large-format granite framed by contrasting dark sett borders and inlay panels.
Granite steps, resin-bound and decorative gravel margins and oak sleeper planter edging complete a high-specification outdoor living space that flows directly from the house.
What we delivered on this patio project
A bespoke layout that has to be perfect in every joint
The existing patio was broken, uneven and draining back towards the house. The client wanted a bespoke design with contrasting sett borders and inlay panels — a layout where every joint line has to run true across multiple levels, around manholes and up to the garage and house thresholds.
As local building contractors in Guernsey, we handled demolition, groundworks, drainage, paving and landscaping as one continuous programme.
From broken slabs to a bespoke granite terrace
Every stage managed by our own team — no gaps between trades, no waiting around.
- 01
Strip out and demolition
The tired existing patio and broken slabs were broken up and cleared from site.
- 02
Excavation and ground reduction
Mini excavator used to reduce levels across the full footprint and load out spoil.
- 03
Drainage and levels
Falls set out, drainage channels formed and manholes adjusted to the new finished level.
- 04
Sub-base and bedding
MOT sub-base laid and compacted in layers, followed by a full concrete bedding mix.
- 05
Setting out the design
The bespoke layout marked out — large-format grey granite fields framed by dark sett borders.
- 06
Laying the granite
Every slab set individually on a full bed, levelled and spaced for perfectly consistent joints.
- 07
Sett borders and inlays
Contrasting dark granite setts laid to form the feature borders and inlay panels.
- 08
Steps and transitions
Granite steps and level changes built to link the patio cleanly to the house and garden.
- 09
Gravel, resin and edging
Decorative gravel and resin-bound margins installed with oak sleeper planter edging.
- 10
Jointing and handover
Joints pointed, the surface washed down and the site fully cleared for handover.
Demolition, groundworks and precision paving
A bespoke grey granite patio built to last
A premium outdoor space that lifts the whole property
The finished terrace delivers a level, free-draining and hard-wearing outdoor living area with crisp joint lines, feature sett inlays and seamless access from the house. This project demonstrates T.A. Construction's expertise in delivering high-specification external works from demolition and groundworks through to bespoke stone paving and landscaping.
Trades and services delivered in-house
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From excavation and drainage to bespoke granite paving and landscaping, T.A. Construction delivers exceptional workmanship with almost 25 years of industry experience across Guernsey.
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