Upgrade your kerb appeal with Block Paving in Thornton Heath, installed by Fine Landscaping. From smart driveways to elegant patios, we deliver crisp lines, strong foundations and finishes that suit your home.
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Thornton Heath homeowners often want parking that looks sharp and works hard year-round. We install block paving for driveways, patios and pathways across CR7, including routes near Thornton Heath station and around Grangewood Park. Whether you need a practical entrance or a feature patio, we build surfaces that drain correctly and stay level. Expect clean edges, neat jointing and a finish that complements your frontage.
The local mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and 1930s houses means every frontage is different. Some plots have short drive lengths, shared access, or narrow side paths that need careful setting-out. We regularly work in Broad Green, Norbury and Selhurst, matching colours and patterns to brickwork and garden layouts. Our designs balance kerb appeal with everyday usability, including space for bins, bikes and turning where possible.
We start with a site visit to measure, discuss drainage and confirm levels to thresholds and air bricks. Next comes excavation, a properly compacted sub-base, sharp sand bedding, then precise laying and jointing for long-term stability. We keep disruption low with tidy storage, clear walkways and a realistic schedule. Local homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, high standards, and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
In the London Borough of Croydon, access and parking can be tight, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many Thornton Heath streets have small front gardens and existing walls, so we set levels to protect damp courses and maintain safe falls away from the house. We also account for mixed ground conditions and older drainage runs common around CR7 properties. If a dropped kerb is needed, we’ll explain the usual council process and design the entrance accordingly.
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For block paving in Thornton Heath, most projects fall between £80–£120 per square metre, depending on block choice, excavation depth and drainage requirements. Typical total costs are often £3,200–£6,000 for a driveway or patio of average size. Prices can rise where access is restricted, extra groundwork is needed, or you choose premium blocks, contrasting borders or complex patterns.
Most block paving jobs take 3–5 days, depending on the size and the amount of excavation required. A straightforward patio can be quicker, while a driveway with drainage channels, edging, or a new dropped kerb can take longer. Weather, access for machinery, and whether we’re removing old concrete or deep soil all affect the programme. We’ll confirm a clear schedule after the site survey.
Many driveway and garden paving projects are permitted development, but rules can apply, especially around surface water drainage. If the paved area is over 5m² at the front, it typically needs to be permeable or drain to a suitable area within your property rather than the public highway. We design with SUDS in mind and will flag any planning or council considerations before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our block paving installations. This covers issues such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, edge restraint failure, or poor laying that leads to movement under normal domestic use. It doesn’t cover damage from heavy commercial vehicles, accidental impact, or alterations by third parties. We also advise on aftercare, cleaning and re-sanding joints to keep the finish looking its best.
You can choose from a wide range of concrete and clay blocks in colours such as charcoal, brindle and autumn mixes. Popular layouts include herringbone for driveways, basketweave for period homes, and stretcher bond for clean modern lines. We can add decorative borders, soldier courses, circles and feature panels to suit your frontage. We’ll bring samples, recommend patterns for strength, and help match the style of your property.
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