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Driveways & Paving in Crayford
In Crayford and across Bexley we are most often asked for block paved and tarmac driveways. Planning constraints are lighter than in inner London, though Old Bexley and a few other pockets are conservation areas. Any new or widened driveway needs an approved vehicle crossover, and front garden paving should drain within the property.
Driveways & Paving in Crayford
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 Crayford
Homes in Bexley
Most of Bexley was developed between the wars, so Welling, Bexleyheath, Blackfen, Barnehurst and Sidcup are full of semi-detached houses, short terraces and bungalows. Older Victorian housing is found in Erith, Belvedere and Crayford, and there are some larger detached homes around Old Bexley and Sidcup.
Planning and the council
Planning constraints are lighter than in inner London, though Old Bexley and a few other pockets are conservation areas. Any new or widened driveway needs an approved vehicle crossover, and front garden paving should drain within the property.
Nearby
We also cover Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling, Erith, Bexley, Belvedere, Blackfen, Barnehurst, Northumberland Heath, Slade Green and Lamorbey.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Crayford
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Crayford?
Yes. Crayford is in Bexley, where we work every week alongside Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling and Erith.
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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