Case study · West Wickham BR4 · July 2026
Emily's wide driveway in West Wickham was dug out and rebuilt in Brett block paving in three colours, framed with Marshalls Keykerb bullnosed kerbs in charcoal, with driveway lighting and a new flower bed. A mini digger and grab lorry handled the dig-out. One week, £12,000 all in.
Where we started
Emily's detached house in West Wickham has a wide frontage, and the driveway is the first thing anyone sees. Emily wanted a new driveway with room to park comfortably, a crisp, defined edge, and lighting so the approach to the house looks good and feels safe after dark.
That meant taking the old surface right out and starting again with a proper base, then choosing blocks and kerbs that suit a large, modern frontage. It is a good example of the block paving in West Wickham we build across the Bromley borough.
The tricky parts
Step by step
The old driveway was dug out to depth with a mini digger, and a grab lorry removed the soil and waste.
A compacted sub-base was built, and the Marshalls Keykerb charcoal kerbs, including the bullnosed external angles, were set all around the edge.
The Brett block paving was laid in three colours as bands across the drive, cut neatly to the kerbs.
The driveway lighting and flower bed were finished, the joints were sanded and the whole drive was washed down for handover.
The finished work
Budget
This driveway cost £12,000 including VAT, all in: the dig-out with a mini digger, grab lorry waste removal, sub-base, Brett block paving in three colours, Marshalls Keykerb charcoal edging, driveway lighting, the new flower bed and labour, over one week. A smaller drive or a single colour would cost less. See our driveways in West Wickham page for more options.
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Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
Emily's driveway in West Wickham BR4 cost £12,000 including VAT, covering a full dig-out with a mini digger and grab lorry, Brett block paving in three colours, Marshalls Keykerb edging, lighting and a flower bed. Size and the extras you choose make the biggest difference.
Keykerb is Marshalls' range of small block kerbs designed to edge block paving. The small bullnosed version has a rounded top that is kinder to tyres and feet, and matching external angles give neat corners.
Yes. Laying two or three colours as bands or a border breaks up a large area and adds definition. We help you choose colours that suit the house and the size of the drive.
This wide driveway took one week, including the dig-out, base, kerbs, laying, lighting and planting. Smaller drives are usually quicker.
Yes, across the borough, including Bromley, Hayes, Orpington and Chislehurst. See the Bromley borough page.
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