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4.9★ on GoogleSince 2008MK · Bedford · Northampton
Patios work by MK Landscaping Services
4.9Google rating
27Google reviews
2008Operating since
150+Projects completed

In short

Patios built from the base up: dug to depth, compacted in layers, laid square and level with falls that send rain away from the house.

Steve does the groundwork and the laying, which is why his patios do not sink, rock or puddle. Old failed patios come up, the base gets rebuilt properly, and the new surface goes down on ground that will hold it for decades.

Every patio starts with a site visit and a written quote. Call 07735 348042 with your plans, rough or exact.

Same-week callouts often possible
Compact machines for tight access
Spoil handled as part of the job
Site left clean and walked round

What Steve handles

  • New patios dug, based and laid as one job
  • Sinking or rocking patios lifted and rebuilt on a proper base
  • Falls set so rainwater drains away from the house, not towards it
  • Porcelain, sandstone and concrete slabs laid on full mortar beds
  • Steps, edges and borders built in where the garden needs them
  • Extensions of existing patios matched for level and line

Recent work

New patio paving laid
Machines working on a garden project
Garden building base with gravel path

Built to drain, built to last

A patio is a roof you walk on: its job is to shed water and stay flat while doing it. Both jobs are decided underground.

The dig has to reach firm ground, the sub-base has to go in compacted layers, and the falls have to be set in the base, because you cannot fix a puddle by tilting a slab.

Steve sets falls away from the house and towards somewhere the water is actually allowed to go: a lawn, a channel drain, a soakaway. On clay, that thinking is the difference between a patio and a pond.

The slabs then go down on full mortar beds, not dabs, so edges do not drop and corners do not rock.

It is the same reason he gets called to rebuild patios that are only a few years old: the surface was sound, but the base underneath was never built properly. Doing it once properly beats doing it twice.

Got a job like this? One call sorts it.Call 07735 348042WhatsApp

Common questions

Patios FAQs

Why did my old patio sink?

Because the base failed, nearly every time. Too shallow a dig, uncompacted fill, or slabs sat on dabs of mortar with voids underneath: water gets in, clay moves, slabs follow.

The fix is not re-laying the same slabs on the same base, it is rebuilding the base. Steve will lift a slab and show you exactly what went wrong under yours.

Which paving should I choose?

Porcelain is the low-maintenance choice and shrugs off moss. Natural sandstone looks warmer and ages with character.

Concrete slabs do the job on a tighter budget. The right answer depends on the look you want, the traffic the patio gets and the rest of the garden, and Steve talks it through at the site visit.

Can a patio go where the garden slopes?

Yes, with the level change designed in: a cut-and-fill dig, a step or two, or a low retaining edge. That is groundwork thinking, which is why it helps that the person laying your slabs also digs footings and builds retaining edges.

The slope gets solved underground, and the patio just looks effortless on top.

How long before I can use the new patio?

Walk on it carefully within a day or two once the beds have set, furniture after the pointing has cured, and allow a few days end to end depending on the weather. The build itself is typically a few days for an average garden patio, longer where the dig or drainage is substantial.

Dates come with the quote.

Do you clean up existing patios too?

Yes, that is the power washing side of the business: moss and grime off, joints re-sanded or re-pointed where they need it.

If a patio is sound underneath, a deep clean can buy it years, and Steve will say so rather than sell you a rebuild you do not need.

What size patio makes sense for my garden?

Work back from what has to fit: a table and chairs want roughly three metres of depth so seats pull out comfortably, more if a barbecue lives out there.

Steve measures at the site visit and marks the shape out on the ground, so you can walk it before anything is dug.

Before and after

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Garden before clearanceSame garden cleared and rotavatedBeforeAfter
Overgrown garden before machine clearance Same garden cleared and levelled to bare soil BeforeAfter
Overgrown bank with old stone retaining wall before removalSame bank dug out and cleared along the fence lineBeforeAfter

Why people book Steve

One man. His machines. No run-around.

Steve answers the phone

And drives the machines himself. No call centre, no crew roulette.

Quoted on site

After a proper look at access and ground, not down a phone line.

Machines that fit

Compact fleet chosen for side gates and shared paths.

Site left clean

Spoil handled, paving washed, gate latched, walk-round done.

What our clients say

Rated 4.9★ by local customers

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · 27 reviews
★★★★★

“Steve completed preparation work for a building project in Chapel Brampton , excellent work and on time ,I will be using Steve again on the next phase of the project, we were very pleased with his work .”

Paul LilfordGoogle review, July 2026
★★★★★

“Just had Steve over to clear a front and rear lawn over 200sqm with his digger. He was very prompt and professional worked tirelessly to ensure all work was completed. His attention to detail was spot on and did a great job I will be using him again”

Oliver MaslinGoogle review, July 2026
★★★★★

“Steve did a great job in digging out my front lawn and grassy area by the side of my driveway and loading the mess into the skip. Tidied up the surrounding area well and would recommend if you need any digging done.”

Cameron MulliganGoogle review, April 2026
★★★★★

“Steve has just finished adding a soak away for us and I fully recommend him. He was professional, very helpful and took time to understand what we needed. He’s prompt to get back to questions, punctual, considerate of neighbours and careful to clean up. No added charges or complications and very easy to work with.”

Phil S.Google review, March 2026
★★★★★

“Had my entire patio completed with these guys. The care that was taken during this job was unmatched- from initial prep work, to polishing off the final product. No corners cut, no stone out of place. I’d like to say thank you again to the team and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an new patio”

DavidGoogle review, October 2025
★★★★★

“I couldn’t be happier with the work Steve (MK Landscaping Services) did! We needed our garden levelled and he was so professional and listened to every detail. I asked for a few tree holes to be dug that turned out to be harder than expected due to our clay soil. But Steve was a true professional…”

Sam FairleyGoogle review, July 2025
★★★★★

“We recently hired MK Landscaping to tackle my overgrown front garden, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, Steve displayed professionalism and efficiency that truly set him apart. When they arrived, my front yard was an overgrown lumpy wild mess, but they worked…”

ConstanceGoogle review, April 2025
★★★★★

“Had my garden levelled and it was a great service and end product I received 😊 would recommend!”

Ashlee BakerGoogle review, March 2025
★★★★★

“MK Landscaping did a complete front garden make over and we were bowled over, excellent job keeping well in budget, will totally recommend and a great team”

Brian Jefferies-HallGoogle review, March 2025
★★★★★

“Skilled and experienced, Steve did a fantastic job laying our patio. He was extremely good with communication and is efficient and polite.”

SusanGoogle review, July 2023
★★★★★

“A great job taking our very uneven, rubble like garden and transforming it into a beautiful level lawn! Steve was so efficient, thorough and tidy and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Would highly recommend!”

HazelGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“I needed some levelling off, foundations digging and a garden pathway digging out. Steve did a great job and got it all done in a day. He arrived bang on time and only stopped for a couple of drinks. Would recommend.”

MikeGoogle review, July 2023
★★★★★

“We contacted a few local landscaping companies for a large amount of ground work to be completed in our garden… It was such an easy decision to choose Mk landscaping services!! Prompt to respond, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable. So pleased with the end result!! Highly recommended!!”

AdeleGoogle review, February 2024
★★★★★

“I would highly recommend this company. We wanted an old, large water feature removed and the garden levelled out ready for planting up. Steve was reliable, friendly and approachable and very professional. The work was done on time and there were no hidden costs.”

Mrs M BuckleGoogle review, March 2024
★★★★★

“Steve was brilliant, he arrived on time, fully explained what he would be doing… He was efficient and tidy and also advised me on the next steps of my garden plans. I highly recommend Steve, professional, efficient and friendly.”

LéonieGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“Steve and his digger cleared about 8 tons of Aquatic weed, removed from Pennyland boat basin loaded into a large skip and left the site tidy. Thanks for a good job Steve.”

ChrisGoogle review, October 2023
★★★★★

“Highly recommend. Very hard worker! Steve worked very efficiently and fast to remove excess soil and weeds, level the uneven ground and leave a slight slope for drainage. Our driveway was left clean and tidy.”

EvaGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“Really efficient and good job digging out a new parking area for us.”

AnitaGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“Steve completed preparation work for a building project in Chapel Brampton , excellent work and on time ,I will be using Steve again on the next phase of the project, we were very pleased with his work .”

Paul LilfordGoogle review, July 2026
★★★★★

“Just had Steve over to clear a front and rear lawn over 200sqm with his digger. He was very prompt and professional worked tirelessly to ensure all work was completed. His attention to detail was spot on and did a great job I will be using him again”

Oliver MaslinGoogle review, July 2026
★★★★★

“Steve did a great job in digging out my front lawn and grassy area by the side of my driveway and loading the mess into the skip. Tidied up the surrounding area well and would recommend if you need any digging done.”

Cameron MulliganGoogle review, April 2026
★★★★★

“Steve has just finished adding a soak away for us and I fully recommend him. He was professional, very helpful and took time to understand what we needed. He’s prompt to get back to questions, punctual, considerate of neighbours and careful to clean up. No added charges or complications and very easy to work with.”

Phil S.Google review, March 2026
★★★★★

“Had my entire patio completed with these guys. The care that was taken during this job was unmatched- from initial prep work, to polishing off the final product. No corners cut, no stone out of place. I’d like to say thank you again to the team and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an new patio”

DavidGoogle review, October 2025
★★★★★

“I couldn’t be happier with the work Steve (MK Landscaping Services) did! We needed our garden levelled and he was so professional and listened to every detail. I asked for a few tree holes to be dug that turned out to be harder than expected due to our clay soil. But Steve was a true professional…”

Sam FairleyGoogle review, July 2025
★★★★★

“We recently hired MK Landscaping to tackle my overgrown front garden, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, Steve displayed professionalism and efficiency that truly set him apart. When they arrived, my front yard was an overgrown lumpy wild mess, but they worked…”

ConstanceGoogle review, April 2025
★★★★★

“Had my garden levelled and it was a great service and end product I received 😊 would recommend!”

Ashlee BakerGoogle review, March 2025
★★★★★

“MK Landscaping did a complete front garden make over and we were bowled over, excellent job keeping well in budget, will totally recommend and a great team”

Brian Jefferies-HallGoogle review, March 2025
★★★★★

“Skilled and experienced, Steve did a fantastic job laying our patio. He was extremely good with communication and is efficient and polite.”

SusanGoogle review, July 2023
★★★★★

“A great job taking our very uneven, rubble like garden and transforming it into a beautiful level lawn! Steve was so efficient, thorough and tidy and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Would highly recommend!”

HazelGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“I needed some levelling off, foundations digging and a garden pathway digging out. Steve did a great job and got it all done in a day. He arrived bang on time and only stopped for a couple of drinks. Would recommend.”

MikeGoogle review, July 2023
★★★★★

“We contacted a few local landscaping companies for a large amount of ground work to be completed in our garden… It was such an easy decision to choose Mk landscaping services!! Prompt to respond, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable. So pleased with the end result!! Highly recommended!!”

AdeleGoogle review, February 2024
★★★★★

“I would highly recommend this company. We wanted an old, large water feature removed and the garden levelled out ready for planting up. Steve was reliable, friendly and approachable and very professional. The work was done on time and there were no hidden costs.”

Mrs M BuckleGoogle review, March 2024
★★★★★

“Steve was brilliant, he arrived on time, fully explained what he would be doing… He was efficient and tidy and also advised me on the next steps of my garden plans. I highly recommend Steve, professional, efficient and friendly.”

LéonieGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“Steve and his digger cleared about 8 tons of Aquatic weed, removed from Pennyland boat basin loaded into a large skip and left the site tidy. Thanks for a good job Steve.”

ChrisGoogle review, October 2023
★★★★★

“Highly recommend. Very hard worker! Steve worked very efficiently and fast to remove excess soil and weeds, level the uneven ground and leave a slight slope for drainage. Our driveway was left clean and tidy.”

EvaGoogle review, July 2022
★★★★★

“Really efficient and good job digging out a new parking area for us.”

AnitaGoogle review, July 2022

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