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Driveways & Paving in Colindale
In Colindale and across Barnet we are most often asked for large block paved driveways. Hampstead Garden Suburb has some of the strictest controls in London, with a trust whose consent is needed in addition to the council's for most external changes. Elsewhere, Green Belt in the north and clay soil with mature trees are the main things to check before extending.
Driveways & Paving in Colindale
A front that does the house justice.
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.
- 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.
Local knowledge
Working in Colindale
Homes in Barnet
Finchley, Golders Green and East Finchley have Edwardian houses and terraces, and Hampstead Garden Suburb is a planned Arts and Crafts neighbourhood of cottages and larger houses. Hendon, Edgware and Mill Hill are largely inter-war semis and detached homes, Totteridge has very large houses in a rural setting, and Colindale has many new apartment blocks.
Planning and the council
Hampstead Garden Suburb has some of the strictest controls in London, with a trust whose consent is needed in addition to the council's for most external changes. Elsewhere, Green Belt in the north and clay soil with mature trees are the main things to check before extending.
Nearby
We also cover Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, Edgware, Mill Hill, High Barnet, East Barnet, Totteridge, Whetstone, Hampstead Garden Suburb and East Finchley.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Colindale
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Colindale?
Yes. Colindale is in Barnet, where we work every week alongside Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green and Edgware.
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.
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