How long will a new Victorian pathway installation take in London? Well, a typical front garden path in London usually takes between 4 to 10 days to complete from start to finish. That’s from excavating the old surface, laying a proper concrete foundation, getting the precision tiling just right with that perfect geometric pattern, and finally sealing the whole thing. Larger or more complex designs, like the Dorchester or York patterns with multiple borders, might take a wee bit longer to do justice to.

Do I need to rip up my old concrete path? In most London properties, the existing concrete has cracks or is too thin to support a proper installation of high-end Victorian tiles. We usually recommend digging out to a depth of 150–205mm and installing a new reinforced screed. And this is important for a reason: to prevent those tiles from shifting or cracking over time due to London’s clay soil.

Can I get a bespoke pattern for my porch or path? Absolutely, you can. We specialise in replicating original period patterns found in your specific London neighbourhood (Hackney, Fulham, Islington, etc.), and we can even create brand-new bespoke designs using traditional geometric shapes like octagons, hexagons and triangles.