Driveways & Paving in Chelsea
In Chelsea and across Kensington and Chelsea we are most often asked for natural stone paving for small courtyard gardens. Most of the borough lies within conservation areas and the council applies firm limits to basement excavations, including how they are built and managed. Check early on anything affecting the front of a property, the roofline or a party wall.
Driveways & Paving in Chelsea
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 Chelsea
Homes in Kensington and Chelsea
The south of the borough is known for tall stucco terraces around garden squares, red brick mansion blocks in Earl's Court and Chelsea, and cobbled mews. Further north, Notting Hill has painted Victorian terraces and villas, while North Kensington mixes smaller Victorian houses with post-war estates.
Planning and the council
Most of the borough lies within conservation areas and the council applies firm limits to basement excavations, including how they are built and managed. Check early on anything affecting the front of a property, the roofline or a party wall.
Nearby
We also cover South Kensington, Earl's Court, Notting Hill, Holland Park, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, Brompton, West Brompton, World's End and Knightsbridge.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Chelsea
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Chelsea?
Yes. Chelsea is in Kensington and Chelsea, where we work every week alongside South Kensington, Earl's Court, Notting Hill and Holland 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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