TAMWORTH · STAFFORDSHIRE · WEST MIDLANDS10-YEAR GUARANTEE ON ALL WORK · £5M INSURED · FREE QUOTES
Large sandstone patio with sleeper steps and a drainage channel
Unique Drives & Patios Ltd5.029 Google reviews

Indian sandstone patios in Tamworth

Indian sandstone patios in Tamworth in buff, rainbow, grey and mixed tones, laid on a full mortar bed over a compacted base, pointed, edged and guaranteed for 10 years.

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“Nothing was too much trouble and were really professional, friendly and superb to deal with.”
Helen & Paul · B72 · Checkatrade review

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Natural stone, laid on a full bed and pointed properly

Indian sandstone is the patio stone we lay most. Every slab is different, with natural ripples and colour running through it, and it comes in buff, rainbow, grey and mixed tones that suit red brick houses across Tamworth.

The difference between a patio that lasts and one that rocks and stains is in the laying. We dig out, lay and compact a sub-base, then bed every slab on a full bed of mortar, not dabs, so there are no hollow spots for water to sit in. Slabs are laid to a fall away from the house and pointed so the joints stay sealed.

Most of our sandstone patios are finished with something extra: a charcoal block border, sleeper steps between levels, an ACO channel by the back door, a curved edge to the lawn or a brick wall round the outside. You can see all of these in the photographs below.

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Why choose it

Why choose indian sandstone

  • Natural stone, each slab unique
  • Warm colours that suit brick houses
  • Riven texture for grip in the wet
  • Full mortar bed, no hollow spots
  • Combines with sleepers, block and walls
  • Laid to falls so water runs away
What is included

What your quote covers

  • Dig out and dispose of old patio or turf
  • Compacted sub-base
  • Full mortar bed under every slab
  • Cuts round drains, steps and edges
  • Pointing of every joint
  • Edging, borders and a 10-year guarantee

Materials we use

  • Buff Indian sandstone
  • Rainbow sandstone
  • Grey sandstone
  • Mixed tones
  • Charcoal block borders
  • Sleeper steps
  • ACO channels

Samples and photographs of finished jobs come with every design visit.

How we do it

How we lay indian sandstone

  1. Design. Agree size, shape, levels and stone colour.
  2. Dig out. Remove old slabs or turf and reduce levels.
  3. Base. Lay and compact the sub-base.
  4. Lay. Bed each slab on full mortar to a fall.
  5. Point. Point the joints and fit borders and steps.
  6. Clean. Wash down and hand over.
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Real transformations

Before and after, from our own jobs

Real photographs of the same property before we started and after we finished.

Before: old decking and slabs
Before
Sandstone patio laid where old decking stood
After

Old decking out, a sandstone patio in

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Why choose Unique Drives & Patios for indian sandstone?

5.0 on Google from 29 reviews. Checkatrade 9.77/10 from 208 reviews. Read our reviews.

Free design visit and quote

We come out, measure up, show you photographs of finished jobs and give you a written quote. No obligation.

10-year guarantee on all work

Every driveway, patio, wall and fence we build is guaranteed for 10 years. Customers mention it in their reviews.

Family run, our own team

Charlie Doherty runs the business, Pat leads the crews, and the same faces are on your job from start to finish.

£5 million insurance

Your home, your neighbours and the public are covered on every job we do.

Proper groundwork

Every drive and patio is dug out and laid on a compacted sub-base. That is what stops sinking, cracking and puddles.

Left clean and tidy

Reviewers say it again and again: we clean up as if we had never been there.

Ranked first in Tamworth

Unique Drives & Patios is ranked first on Google Maps for driveways in Tamworth.

Checkatrade since 2014

Rated 9.77 out of 10 from 208 Checkatrade reviews, and 5.0 from 29 on Google.

How it works

From your first call to a finished drive.

  1. 1

    Call or send the form

    Tell us what you want and where. Photos of the drive or garden help.

  2. 2

    Free design visit

    We measure up, look at levels and drainage, show you real jobs and samples, and give you a written quote.

  3. 3

    Dug out and built properly

    Our own team digs out, lays a compacted sub-base and builds the drive or patio. Site kept tidy every day.

  4. 4

    Handed over, guaranteed

    We clean up, walk you round the finished job and leave you with a 10-year guarantee.

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In our customers’ words

What our customers say

5.029 reviews on Google · Checkatrade 9.77/10 from 208
RossApril 2025

Indian sandstone patio

Pat & his team were a pleasure & we love our new Indian sandstone patio. Communication was excellent, punctual, explained the process & materials being used. Highly recommend this company.
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NicolaSeptember 2025

New patio

We recently had our driveway done by Unique Driveways and Patios and couldn’t be happier. We dealt directly with Paddy, who was very helpful in suggesting ideas and making the planning process straightforward. We were able to get the work started quickly, and the team showed up on time every day, ready to go. They were friendly and worked incredibly hard, managing to complete a fairly large driveway in just three days. The finished job looks fantastic, and it’s reassuring to know it comes with a 10-year warranty. Would definitely recommend.
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Julie W.April 2025

Tarmac drive

The team have just finished our new driveway. We chose tarmac with a brick edging. From the initial quote to completed job everyone was so helpful and with years of experience, gave advice we both felt we could trust. They were all so approachable, easy to talk to and happy to explain even the smallest details. They managed to keep everything so clean and tidy throughout the job, amazing! The finished job looks brilliant, exactly what we wanted. Thank you
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Helen & PaulJune 2026 · B72Checkatrade

Tarmac driveway

Great team. Nothing was too much trouble and were really professional, friendly and superb to deal with. They took out trees and bushes we wanted to retain, were tidy and we couldn't fault them. The drive looks really impressive and their work is guaranteed for 10 years. Our thanks to Pat, Charles, the two Ricks and Mick. Helen & Paul
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Liv L.May 2025

Indian sandstone patio

Pat and the team have just finished our driveway and patio - they managed to transform our large front gravel driveway, side passage/walkway and large back patio in Indian sandstone - and turned the whole thing around in just 4 days. Amazed by the speed but also the strong attention to detail. The lads were all lovely too. We're really pleased with the finish and they communicated really well throughout. Thanks to the whole team!
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Alan P.March 2025

New patio

From first meeting Pat I was confident that he listened to my requirements and that his company could deliver the patio I wanted in what was a difficult location due to sloping ground and limited access. Charlie and the team arrived as promised working extremely hard to complete the job exactly to my specifications I have no hesitation in recommending the company and the workers to anyone. They kept me informed and were a pleasure to deal with
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Before you book

Straight answers about indian sandstone

Which sandstone colour is most popular?
Buff and rainbow are the most popular with red brick houses, and grey suits modern and rendered homes. We bring photographs of each to the design visit.
Do you seal sandstone?
We can seal sandstone to help resist staining, and we talk through the pros and cons at the quote.
Can you build steps or walls with the patio?
Yes. Sleeper steps, brick walls, curved steps and raised levels are a big part of our patio work.
How long does a patio take?
Most patios take a few days. A customer in our reviews had a large perimeter patio finished in two days.
Is the patio guaranteed?
Yes, for 10 years, like all our work.
Recent work

Recent indian sandstone by our team

Real photographs from our own jobs. See the full gallery.

Sandstone patio with a charcoal border and sleeper wall
Indian sandstone patiosSandstone patio with a charcoal border and sleeper wall
Sandstone patio with a drainage channel and sleeper retaining wall
Indian sandstone patiosSandstone patio with a drainage channel and sleeper retaining wall
Buff sandstone path curving across a front garden
Indian sandstone patiosBuff sandstone path curving across a front garden
Grey sandstone patio with a drainage channel beside a lawn
Indian sandstone patiosGrey sandstone patio with a drainage channel beside a lawn
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