Water pooling on your patio isn't cosmetic — it's structural. Plex Group explains the real causes and professional fixes for homeowners across Worcestershire, Cheltenham, and the Cotswolds.
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Every patio must be laid with a fall of at least 1:60 to direct rainwater away from buildings. When this gradient is missing — or when slabs sink over time due to sub-base failure — water has nowhere to go. In clay-heavy areas like Evesham, Cheltenham, and Moreton-in-Marsh, seasonal ground movement can create new low spots even in previously well-laid patios.
Blocked ACO channels, clogged soakaways, and cracked jointing compound all prevent water from draining correctly. Once moisture penetrates the bedding layer, freeze-thaw cycles in winter lift slabs and worsen the problem. Repointing with resin-based jointing compound and clearing or installing drainage channels resolves these issues permanently.
Plex Group inspects existing levels with laser levels, identifies the root cause, and implements the correct solution — whether that's re-levelling sections, rebuilding the sub-base, adding drainage, or a combination. Across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire, we resolve patio drainage issues that have been causing problems for years.

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 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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Modern garden transformation in Cheltenham. Multi-level design with limestone paving, maximising space in a small terraced garden.

A neglected garden reimagined into a stunning rustic retreat, featuring reclaimed brickwork, a charming patio, and vibrant planting blending timeless character with thoughtful design.

A complete garden overhaul in Cheltenham, transforming an overgrown, rat-infested space into a sleek, low maintenance outdoor oasis with porcelain paving, integrated lighting, and a rat proof brick wall.

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If your patio pools water regularly, the underlying cause won't fix itself. Plex Group diagnoses and repairs drainage issues across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire — including Cheltenham, Evesham, Burford, and Moreton-in-Marsh. Get in touch for an assessment.

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