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Driveways & Paving in New Cross
We lay driveways and paving across Lewisham. Brockley, Telegraph Hill, Blackheath and parts of Forest Hill and Sydenham are conservation areas, several with restrictions on windows, roofs and front gardens. Many houses on the hills have stepped gardens, so retaining structures and drainage need thought.
Driveways & Paving in New Cross
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 New Cross
Homes in Lewisham
Brockley, New Cross and Telegraph Hill have wide streets of Victorian houses, and Hither Green and Catford contain a large Edwardian estate of terraces built to a consistent pattern. Forest Hill and Sydenham have Victorian villas on hilly roads, Bellingham and Downham are inter-war cottage estates, and Deptford and central Lewisham have new apartment blocks.
Planning and the council
Brockley, Telegraph Hill, Blackheath and parts of Forest Hill and Sydenham are conservation areas, several with restrictions on windows, roofs and front gardens. Many houses on the hills have stepped gardens, so retaining structures and drainage need thought.
Nearby
We also cover Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, Brockley, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Hither Green, Lee, Blackheath, Ladywell and Honor Oak.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in New Cross
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in New Cross?
Yes. New Cross is in Lewisham, where we work every week alongside Lewisham, Catford, Deptford and Brockley.
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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