A patio that only works in summer is a missed opportunity. Plex Group explains how to design outdoor spaces that work year-round across Worcestershire, Cheltenham, and the Cotswolds.
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The most significant upgrade a patio can have is shelter from rain. A pergola with a polycarbonate or louvre roof keeps the space usable in a typical Worcestershire shower without cutting off daylight. Fully covered structures with drainage and guttering — common in Plex Group installations across Cheltenham, Evesham, and Burford — create genuine outdoor rooms regardless of weather.
Electric infrared heaters warm people and surfaces directly rather than the air, so they work even in windy conditions. For use across Moreton-in-Marsh, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Gloucestershire in autumn and winter, good heating makes the difference between an occasional summer space and a year-round outdoor room. Combine with pergola lighting for darker months.
Year-round patios need materials that perform in frost, rain, and heat. Porcelain (R11 rated) is the ideal choice across Worcestershire and the Cotswolds — frost-resistant, non-porous, and available in slip-resistant finishes. Drainage must be designed with correct falls and ACO channels from the start, ensuring no standing water even in the heaviest downpour.

A 10-day full-property hardscape overhaul in Guiting Power, featuring French Dolomite Limestone porcelain throughout, a bespoke pergola over an outdoor kitchenette, and full perimeter drainage.
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A 6-day boundary extension and fence installation in Kingham, built using tongue and groove cladding to create a seamless, architectural finish.

A 20 year old timber deck replaced with frosted blue composite boarding, a custom step, and a built-in fish pond access hatch
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Plex Group designs and installs patios built for all seasons across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. Contact us for a consultation.
A well-designed patio is a year-round living space. Plex Group designs and installs outdoor spaces for all seasons across Worcestershire, Cheltenham, Burford, and beyond.
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Ivy roots into the core of a drystone wall and forces the stones apart, and pulling it off makes the damage worse. Plex Group explains what is happening and the right way to fix it across the Cotswolds.
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A bulging drystone wall means the core has failed and the faces are separating. Plex Group explains why it happens and how a proper rebuild works across the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire.

Potholes in a gravel driveway mean the gravel is sitting on soil with no proper sub-base or membrane beneath it. Plex Group explains the causes and the permanent fix across Worcestershire and the Cotswolds.