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How far west? I'm in the South East. One of them is based Croydon, one definitely only does very local jobs, the third might travel, but he's so far the most expensive so you'd probably not want him. If it's any help, for approx 26 sq metres the 2 quotes so far are just under £2k and 3.5k. Both for Indian sandstone. Not sure what to expect from contractor 3 - he's suggested what I think might be a nicer shape, so more wastage, and what he called Tuscan limestone which I couldn't find in either Marshalls or the London stone catalogue. Not sure if Tuscan means it comes from Tuscany or whether it is a generic term.
tizzle and bouicca - I also live in London and have in mind to have a new patio laid. I am in South West London. Would appreciate a PM on final choice of contractors.
Last year we had a north facing patio laid; we used black (well, blue-black) slate and it's the best we've ever had. Being black, it retains warmth and, therefore, dries quickly which has eliminated 90% of the dark green/black algae that we suffered from for years.
