Upgrade your frontage with Block Paving in Balham that looks sharp and lasts. We build driveways, patios and paths with proper sub-bases, drainage and crisp detailing. Expect tidy workmanship and a finish that suits your home.
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From Balham station to Bedford Hill, homeowners want paving that elevates kerb appeal without constant upkeep. Our block paving work covers driveways, patios and pathways, with decorative borders and pattern designs to suit your plot. We regularly work across SW12, including Balham Hill and Clapham South. If you need a dropped kerb for easier access, we can advise on the best route.
Balham’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions often come with narrow front gardens and shared access considerations. We design layouts that maximise parking space while keeping the frontage balanced and period-appropriate. For family homes near Tooting Bec Common, we also create hard-wearing patio areas that handle bikes, barbecues and muddy paws. Our recommendations factor in levels, thresholds and how you use the space day to day.
We start with a site survey, check levels and drainage, then propose a clear specification for excavation, sub-base and laying course. Installation is carried out by experienced teams, with neat cuts, solid edge restraints and careful compaction for long-term stability. You’ll get straightforward communication, clean working practices and a finish inspected before sign-off. Fine Landscaping backs workmanship with a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
The block paving Balham area often involves tight access, controlled parking and busy roads like Balham High Road. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, and we keep sites tidy for neighbours and passers-by. In the block paving in London Borough of Wandsworth, drainage rules and levels matter, so we design falls carefully and can specify permeable options where appropriate. We also account for tree roots and ground movement common around established streets.
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In Balham, block paving typically ranges from £80–£120 per square metre, depending on block type, pattern complexity and site access. Most driveway or patio projects fall around £3,200–£6,000, but costs can rise with extensive excavation, retaining edges, steps or drainage upgrades. We provide a detailed, itemised quotation after a site visit, so you can compare like-for-like specifications.
Most block paving installations take 3–5 days, covering excavation, sub-base build-up, laying and jointing. Timescales vary with the size of the area, how much spoil must be removed, and whether we’re adding drainage channels, decorative borders or a dropped kerb arrangement. Poor weather can also slow compaction and cutting. We’ll confirm a schedule before starting and keep you updated daily.
Many driveway and garden paving projects are permitted development, but rules can apply around surface water drainage, listed buildings and conservation areas. If the new driveway is non-permeable and exceeds certain sizes, you may need to manage runoff to a permeable area or use permeable paving. Dropped kerbs require council approval. We’ll flag likely requirements during the survey and help you choose compliant options.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our block paving installations. This covers issues linked to installation, such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation or edge restraint failure, provided the area is used as intended. Normal wear, accidental damage and problems caused by third-party alterations aren’t included. We also advise on aftercare to keep joints stable and the surface looking its best.
You can choose from standard concrete blocks, tumbled blocks for a softer, period look, and permeable block paving systems. Popular designs include herringbone for driveways, basketweave for character properties, and contrasting soldier-course borders for definition. We can also add decorative edging, kerb stones and feature inlays. We’ll bring samples, discuss colours against your brickwork, and recommend patterns that suit traffic and turning.
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