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Driveways & Paving in Chalk Farm
We lay driveways and paving across Camden. Conservation areas and listed buildings are found in every part of the borough, and basement proposals have to meet detailed council requirements. On the Hampstead and Highgate slopes, ground conditions, mature trees and drainage deserve early advice from an engineer.
Driveways & Paving in Chalk Farm
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 Chalk Farm
Homes in Camden
Bloomsbury has Georgian terraces around its squares, Primrose Hill and Belsize Park have stucco-fronted villas and terraces, and Hampstead mixes Georgian cottages with large red brick Victorian and Edwardian houses. Kentish Town and Gospel Oak are mainly Victorian terraces, West Hampstead has many mansion blocks, and the borough is also known for its post-war housing estates.
Planning and the council
Conservation areas and listed buildings are found in every part of the borough, and basement proposals have to meet detailed council requirements. On the Hampstead and Highgate slopes, ground conditions, mature trees and drainage deserve early advice from an engineer.
Nearby
We also cover Hampstead, Camden Town, Kentish Town, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill, Bloomsbury, Holborn, West Hampstead, Gospel Oak, Swiss Cottage and Somers Town.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Chalk Farm
Not answered here? Call 07595 386864 and ask us directly.
Do you carry out driveways & paving in Chalk Farm?
Yes. Chalk Farm is in Camden, where we work every week alongside Hampstead, Camden Town, Kentish Town and Belsize Park.
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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