Driveways & Paving in Bickley
In Bickley and across Bromley we are most often asked for large block paved and gravel driveways. A substantial part of the borough is Green Belt, where extensions and outbuildings are judged more strictly than in built-up areas. Chislehurst, Petts Wood and other estates have conservation area or special residential character status that covers front boundaries and driveways.
Driveways & Paving in Bickley
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 Bickley
Homes in Bromley
Penge and Anerley in the north-west are Victorian terraces and villas, and Beckenham, Bickley and Chislehurst have large Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts houses. Petts Wood, West Wickham, Hayes and Orpington are mainly inter-war semis and detached houses, with bungalows and rural properties further south.
Planning and the council
A substantial part of the borough is Green Belt, where extensions and outbuildings are judged more strictly than in built-up areas. Chislehurst, Petts Wood and other estates have conservation area or special residential character status that covers front boundaries and driveways.
Nearby
We also cover Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst, Penge, West Wickham, Petts Wood, Biggin Hill, Hayes, Anerley and Farnborough.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Bickley
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Bickley?
Yes. Bickley is in Bromley, where we work every week alongside Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington and Chislehurst.
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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