Driveway and Hardstanding Installation in London
A driveway carries vehicles, so the ground preparation matters even more than for a patio. We install driveways and hardstanding across London — block paving, gravel and permeable options — on bases built for the loads, with drainage that meets the planning rules.
What the service can include
- Block paved, gravel and permeable driveways
- Excavation and sub-base construction for vehicle loads
- Edging, kerbs and threshold details
- Surface water drainage and permeable construction
- Dropped kerb coordination where a new crossover is needed
Suitable projects
- New driveways for off-street parking
- Replacing worn or sunken driveways
- Hardstanding for bins, bikes and storage
- Front garden conversions to parking
How the work runs
- 1
Enquiry and site visit
Tell us about the work. For most projects we arrange a visit to see the property and discuss what you need.
- 2
Quotation
We agree the scope, materials and price with you in writing before any work starts.
- 3
Planning and scheduling
We agree a start date and sequence of work, and order materials in good time.
- 4
The work
Preparation, installation or construction, and finishing, carried out tidily and with respect for your home.
- 5
Handover
We walk through the finished work with you, clear up and make sure you are happy before we leave.
What can affect the quotation
- The approximate area and its current surface
- The finish you prefer, or whether you would like options
- Whether a new or wider dropped kerb is needed
- Photographs of the frontage and any level changes
Materials and finish options
- Block paving in a range of colours and patterns
- Permeable paving systems that meet planning rules
- Gravel driveways with proper edging and membranes
- Drainage channels and soakaways where required
Exclusions and specialist requirements
Front garden paving over five square metres must be permeable or drain to a permeable area, or it needs planning permission — we build to meet the rules. A new or altered dropped kerb needs council approval, which is your application to make, though we coordinate the levels with it. Ground conditions affect the excavation depth and price, confirmed at quotation.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
- The driveway itself usually does not, provided it is permeable or drains to your garden. A new dropped kerb always needs council approval.
- How long before I can park on a new driveway?
- Block paving can take vehicles once jointed and compacted; we will confirm the timing for your particular installation.
- Will a gravel driveway spread onto the pavement?
- Proper edging and a membrane keep gravel contained — the details matter, and we include them.
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