Crazy Paving in Forest Hill adds character and grip to patios and pathways with natural stone. Choose slate, sandstone or mixed stone layouts, cut and set for a clean, premium finish.
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Forest Hill homeowners often want outdoor spaces that feel individual, not off-the-shelf. Crazy paving gives you that handcrafted look, whether it’s a patio for entertaining or a winding garden path. We regularly work around SE23, including homes near Forest Hill station and the Horniman Museum. Each layout is planned to suit your garden levels, light and existing planting.
The Forest Hill area has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus period conversions where outdoor space is at a premium. We design crazy paving to complement original brickwork, bay windows and traditional garden walls, while keeping the area practical for modern living. For smaller terraces, we can use tighter joints and calmer stone blends to avoid visual clutter. If you’re close to Honor Oak or Sydenham, we’ll also account for shared access routes and boundary details.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and material samples, then confirm the build-up, drainage falls and edge restraints before laying begins. Our team prepares a solid sub-base, beds each stone correctly, and finishes joints for long-term stability. You’ll get clear timescales, tidy working practices, and a workmanship-backed 10-year warranty. Many local clients choose us because we communicate well and deliver a finish that lasts.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, gardens can have mixed ground conditions and mature tree roots, especially near Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. We adjust excavation depth, sub-base type and jointing to suit the site and reduce movement. Access and parking can be tight on residential streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Our designs also suit the stepped levels common around Blythe Hill Fields.
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For crazy paving forest hill area projects, budgets typically sit around £70–£120 per square metre depending on stone choice, thickness, and the amount of cutting needed. Most Forest Hill patios and pathways come out at roughly £2,500–£5,500 once you include excavation, sub-base, bedding, jointing and waste removal. Complex shapes, steps, drainage adjustments or premium stone blends can increase the overall cost.
Most installations take 3–5 days, which covers ground preparation, sub-base, laying, cutting, and jointing. Timescales vary with access, the size of the patio or path, and whether we’re building steps, edging or drainage falls. Weather can also affect curing and jointing. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting and keep you updated day by day.
In many cases, patios and garden pathways are permitted development and don’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, or if the property is listed or within a conservation area. Drainage is also important: permeable solutions may be required in some situations. We’ll advise on the likely requirements and can help you check Lewisham guidance before work begins.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our crazy paving installations. This covers issues caused by installation faults, such as movement from inadequate sub-base preparation or failures in bedding and jointing. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or problems caused by third-party alterations. We also recommend simple maintenance guidance to keep joints sound and the surface looking its best over time.
We install Natural Stone Crazy Paving in a range of looks, including Slate Crazy Paving for a contemporary feel and Sandstone Crazy Paving for warmer, traditional tones. Designs can be random-set, coursed, or blended with edging stones to frame patios and pathways. We’ll bring samples, discuss colour and texture against your brickwork and planting, and recommend joint finishes to match the style and usage of your garden.
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