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York stone patios
York stone patios in genuine riven Yorkshire sandstone, a timeless, characterful surface that suits period and country property.
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What does Gardenscape mean by york stone patios?
York stone patios in genuine riven Yorkshire sandstone, a timeless, characterful surface that suits period and country property.
York stone, a timeless surface
Genuine York stone is one of the most characterful paving stones there is: a riven Yorkshire sandstone with a depth of colour and a worn, settled quality that suits a period or country garden beautifully. It is a premium natural stone, and a York stone patio looks as though it has been there for generations.
Genuine stone, laid properly
There is a difference between genuine York stone and the many products that borrow the name, and we work in the real thing where that is what you want. It is laid on a full mortar bed, with the variation in thickness and colour handled by a careful hand so the surface is true and the joints are right.
Where it suits
York stone belongs with older, characterful property: period houses, country gardens, anywhere a warm, weathered natural stone sits better than a crisp modern surface. It weathers and improves with age, and it benefits from sealing to hold its colour and resist staining.
Built on the right base
As with any patio, the base and the drainage decide how long it lasts. We dig to firm ground, build the sub-base for the conditions, and set the falls to carry water away. Arrange a consultation and we will help you decide whether York stone is right for your garden.
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Cost context
Indicative ranges
Figures are relative, not quotations. Each scheme is priced after a survey of access, levels, drainage and finish standard.
| What changes the cost |
|---|
| genuine riven yorkstone |
| full mortar bed |
| colour and weathering |
| jointing and sealing |
Source: Gardenscape. Figures as of 2026-06-03.
Common questions
Common questions
Genuine York stone is a riven Yorkshire sandstone, and that is what we work in where you want the real thing. Many products borrow the name, so it is worth being clear about what you are getting.
Period and country property especially. Its warmth, colour and worn character sit naturally with older homes, where a uniform modern surface can look out of place.
It benefits from sealing to hold its colour and resist staining, like most natural sandstone. We advise on the right treatment for the stone.
Yes, that is part of its appeal. York stone weathers and settles, looking more at home in a garden the longer it is down.
Arrange a consultation
Send a few photographs and a sentence about the site. We will reply personally.