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Driveways & Paving in London
A driveway fails from underneath. We dig out to the right depth, lay and compact a proper sub-base, sort the drainage, and only then lay the surface you actually see. That is why ours stay flat.
What is included
A front that does the house justice.
- Block pavingHerringbone and stretcher-bond driveways with contrasting borders, cut neatly around drains and steps.
- Resin-bound surfacingSmooth, permeable, low-maintenance surfaces in a wide range of stone blends.
- Tarmac drivewaysMachine-laid tarmac with block or kerb edging, for a hard-wearing drive at a sensible price.
- Natural stone & porcelainSandstone, limestone, granite setts and porcelain for paths, steps and front gardens.
- Drainage & dropped kerbsChannel drains, soakaways and permeable build-ups, plus help with the council dropped-kerb application.
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
Tell us about the job
Answer a few quick questions online or call us. It takes about a minute, and a real person reads every enquiry.
Free site visit
We come to you, measure up, look at access and talk through options. No charge, no pressure.
Fixed written quote
An itemised price and a start date, normally within 24 hours of the visit.
Build and handover
One point of contact, a tidy site each evening, and a walk-round with you before the final invoice.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving: your questions
Not answered here? Call 07595 386864 and ask us directly.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable, or if rainwater drains to a border or soakaway within your property. Paving more than five square metres of front garden with a non-permeable surface that drains to the road does need planning permission. We design the drainage so you stay on the right side of the rule.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
Yes, if you will be driving over the pavement to reach the drive. The council carries out or licenses the kerb work. We can advise on the application and build the drive to meet it.
How long does a driveway take?
Most domestic driveways take three to six working days, depending on size, excavation and weather.
Which surface lasts longest?
Laid on a proper sub-base, block paving and resin-bound surfaces both give well over 15 years. Blocks can be lifted and relaid if a pipe ever needs work, which suits older London streets.
Areas
Driveways & Paving near you
We carry out driveways & paving in every London borough. Choose yours for local detail.
Ready when you are.
Tell us about the job in about a minute. We reply within 24 hours with a time for your free site visit.