Pattern Imprinted Concrete in Bath

Pattern Imprinted Concrete Specialists Serving Bath & Bath and North East Somerset

Pattern imprinted concrete (PIC) — also called stamped concrete or coloured concrete — is a highly decorative driveway surface created by pressing texture mats into freshly poured structural concrete while it's still workable. A colour hardener or integral colour system is applied to achieve the surface colour, and a release agent prevents the mats from bonding. The result mimics the appearance of natural stone, brick, cobblestones, slate or Yorkshire stone at a fraction of the cost, over a single continuous reinforced slab that never shifts or sinks. Expansion joints are cut at regular intervals to control any natural cracking. Once cured, the surface is sealed with a specialist concrete sealant to protect the colour and surface from weathering, oil and staining. Resealing every 3–5 years maintains the look and the surface protection. We use premium colour hardeners and texture mats to achieve a rich, detailed finish on every installation.

We complete paving, fencing and groundworks projects across Bath and the surrounding Bath and North East Somerset area, working across BA postcodes and into the Wiltshire border towns. Spring availability is open now — April and May installation slots are filling, so get in touch to book your free site survey. Bath's World Heritage Site status and the extent of its Conservation Area make it one of the most planning-sensitive cities in England for outdoor works. Bath & North East Somerset Council follows national Permitted Development guidance, but the Conservation Area — which covers much of central Bath and the hillside residential areas including Lansdown, Bathwick, Widcombe, Oldfield Park and Weston — is subject to additional planning considerations. Impermeable surfaces in front gardens in the Conservation Area may require planning consent, and some streets require materials sympathetic to the Bath stone character of the surrounding streetscape. Resin bound aggregate in natural buff and honey stone tones, and natural stone block paving, are typically the most appropriate choices and tend to satisfy planning requirements without issue. We advise on this clearly during your free site visit so you know exactly where you stand before committing to anything. Bath's topography is steep — the hills from Lansdown and Larkhall through to Combe Down and Odd Down present drainage and gradient challenges that require careful design. Surface water management is critical on sloping sites, and a channel drain or correctly graded permeable surface is often the right solution. We assess falls and drainage as part of every survey. We cover all BA postcodes and work regularly in Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Frome and across the Chew Valley. All quotations are fixed in writing before any work begins. No deposit required until we start on site. We carry £5 million public liability insurance. All work includes a written guarantee. Call us on 07578 180526 or use the form above for a free, no-obligation site visit.