Patios & Paving in Darlington & the North East
Transform your garden with a quality patio. Roofs & Drives Ltd designs and lays patios and paving across the North East — Indian sandstone, porcelain, natural stone and slabs — built on a proper sub-base with real drainage so they stay flat and weed-free for years. Award-winning driveway team, 5.0★-rated.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 69 Google reviews · Fully insured · No payment until you’re satisfied
We lay patios, garden paving and paths across Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham and the wider North East, in a wide range of materials: Indian sandstone, modern porcelain, natural stone and quality concrete slabs. As an award-winning driveway installer (Best Driveway Service Darlington 2025), we bring the same groundwork standards to patios.
It’s what’s underneath that decides whether a patio still looks good in ten years. We excavate and lay a proper compacted sub-base, build in the right falls and drainage so water runs away from the house, and point the joints correctly so weeds and movement don’t take hold.
Doing a driveway too? Patios and driveways are often best planned together for a consistent look and one lot of groundwork — ask us about combining the two.
Request Your Free Survey
No obligation, no pressure — tell us what you need and we’ll get straight back to you. Prefer to talk? Call 01642 901293.
Why Choose Roofs & Drives Ltd
5.0★ from ~69 reviews
Rated 5.0 out of 5 by local homeowners — check the reviews before you call anyone.
You get Lee & Tom
The owner and manager are on the job — the people who quote it do the work, not a subcontracted crew.
Honest advice
We’ll tell you straight whether a repair will do or a replacement is the sensible call — no upselling.
Fully insured, guaranteed
Every job is fully insured and backed by a workmanship guarantee.
Local & reliable
Based in Darlington and out on jobs across the North East every week — we turn up when we say we will.
No payment until you're satisfied
You don’t pay until the work is done and you’re happy with it.
Our Recent Work
A few examples of jobs completed by our own team across the North East.
How It Works
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Free survey & inspection
We come out, inspect the patios paving properly and find the real problem — not just the obvious one.
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Clear written quote
You get a straightforward written quote with no jargon and no pressure.
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Safe access & prep
We set up safe access and protect your property before we start.
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Work done by our team
The job is carried out by Lee, Tom and the team to a proper standard.
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Clean-up, check & guarantee
We clear up, check the finished work with you and back it with our guarantee.
What Our Customers Say
Patios & paving across the North East
We cover Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham and the wider North East for new patios, garden paving, paths and re-laying tired existing paving.
Indian sandstone, porcelain or natural stone — built on a proper base and backed by our guarantee.
Based in Darlington, we cover Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham, Newton Aycliffe and the wider North East — see all areas we cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandstone or porcelain — which is better for a patio?
Indian sandstone gives a natural, characterful look and is great value; porcelain is ultra-low-maintenance, stain-resistant and very flat and modern. Both are excellent when laid on a proper base — we’ll help you choose at the survey.
How long does a patio take to lay?
A typical patio takes around 3–6 working days depending on size, material and how much groundwork and drainage is needed.
Do you sort drainage for the patio?
Yes — proper falls and drainage are essential so water runs away from your house, not towards it. We build this in as standard.
Can you do my patio and driveway together?
Absolutely — it’s often the most cost-effective approach and gives a consistent finish. We do both, so it’s one team and one lot of groundwork.
How much does a patio cost in Darlington?
It depends on the size, the material and the groundwork needed, so there’s no single price. You’ll get a clear written quote after a free, no-obligation survey.
Get a Free, No-Obligation Quote
Get a free, no-obligation patio or paving quote. Sandstone, porcelain or natural stone, built to last — we’ll give you honest advice and a clear price.
Call 01642 901293 or 07733 156632