Driveways and paving · North London
Driveways and paving
Block paving and porcelain, laid on a proper base with the drainage sorted. Built by our own team.
- 10/10 on Checkatrade
- Our own team, not subcontractors
- Free site visit and quote
- A written two-year guarantee
Rather talk it through? Call 07799 535040
One of our block-paved front gardens.
It's what's underneath that lasts.
A driveway is only as good as what it's laid on. We dig out, lay a proper base and sort where the water goes before a single block goes down.
Then it's the part you see: the blocks or slabs, the edging and the steps, laid neat and level.
- Block pavingGrey, red or mixed, with a border to finish it.
- Porcelain and stoneLarge slabs for a cleaner look.
- DrainageChannels and the right falls, so the water goes where it should.
- Edging, steps and wallsThe details that make it look finished.
Our work
Some of our driveways.
Photos from our driveway and paving jobs.
Do you need planning permission?
For a front garden, it comes down to where the rainwater goes:
- You don't need planning permission for a driveway of any size if it's permeable, like gravel, permeable block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater runs onto a lawn or border.
- If it's more than 5 square metres of traditional, non-permeable paving with nowhere for the water to drain, you'll need planning permission.
- To drive over the pavement you need a dropped kerb, and that's an application to your council.
We'll talk you through which surface works for yours, and how the water will drain, when we visit.
Source: Planning Portal: paving your front garden. Every house is different, so we confirm the rules for yours when we visit.
How it runs
One team, start to finish.
- 01
We come and see it
We measure up, look at the levels and where the water runs, and talk through the look you want. The visit and the quote are free.
- 02
Dig out and base
We dig out, lay the base and sort the drainage.
- 03
Laying
Blocks or slabs laid level, with the edging and steps finished.
- 04
Clean-up
We clear the site and leave it ready to park on.
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Questions
What people ask us.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if it's permeable, like permeable block paving or gravel, or if the water runs off onto a lawn or border. A non-permeable driveway over 5 square metres with nowhere for the water to go needs planning permission.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
If you'll drive over the pavement to get onto it, yes, and that's an application to your council.
How long does a driveway take?
It depends on the size and how much digging out there is. You'll get a timeline with your quote.
Who does the work?
Our own team, not subcontractors.
How much does a new driveway cost?
It depends on the size, the ground and the surface you choose. We'll come and see it for free, then give you a clear quote.
Where we work
Across North and East London.
Barnet, Enfield, Chingford, Islington, Walthamstow, Hampstead, Hackney, Camden, Haringey, Muswell Hill, and nearby.
Got a new driveway in mind?
Plan it in a minute, or give us a call. Free site visit and quote.