Driveway Contractors in Elephant & Castle delivering premium finishes that suit modern apartments and Victorian terraces alike. Choose block paving, resin, tarmac, gravel or concrete, installed with proper drainage and tidy site management. From repairs to dropped kerbs, we make access safer and kerb appeal sharper.
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Elephant & Castle’s regeneration has brought tighter access, new developments and a real mix of driveway requirements. We install and repair driveways for homes near Elephant Park and around Kennington, with designs that complement both contemporary builds and period streets. Whether you need a fresh resin surface or a full block paving installation, we focus on longevity, drainage and clean detailing. We also handle practical upgrades such as dropped kerbs and threshold transitions.
Local properties range from Victorian terraces in Walworth and Newington to modern high-rises and new-build apartments around SE1 and SE17. That variety affects everything from levels and falls to parking access and waste removal. Our team is used to working on compact frontages, shared access points and busy roads, keeping disruption to a minimum. If your existing drive is cracked, sinking or holding water, we’ll recommend repairs or a full rebuild based on condition, not guesswork.
We start with a site survey, discuss your preferred look and set out a clear specification for excavation depth, sub-base, edging and drainage. Installations are completed by our in-house team with careful compaction and neat cuts, then finished with a full clean-down. You’ll get straightforward communication, realistic timescales and a written 10-year warranty on workmanship. Homeowners choose us because the driveway looks right on day one and performs properly through London weather.
As driveway contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we plan for restricted access, controlled parking and heavy footfall near transport routes. Ground conditions can vary, so we design the sub-base and falls to suit the site and prevent standing water. We also factor in drainage requirements and practical vehicle manoeuvring on compact front gardens. If a dropped kerb is needed, we’ll advise on the correct approach and paperwork before work begins.
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Costs vary by size, excavation depth and finish. As a guide, gravel driveways often start around £60–£110 per m², tarmac around £80–£140 per m², block paving typically £110–£180 per m², and resin bound usually £120–£200 per m². Concrete is commonly £90–£160 per m². Repairs and drainage can add to the total depending on the condition of the base.
Most driveway installations take 3–7 working days, depending on area, access and the amount of excavation required. A simple overlay repair may be completed in 1–2 days, while a full dig-out with new sub-base, edging and drainage can take longer. Weather, curing times (especially for concrete), and arranging waste removal in busy SE1/SE17 streets can also affect the schedule.
Many driveway works are permitted development, but rules can apply to drainage and surface water. If you’re creating or replacing a front driveway over 5m², the surface usually needs to be permeable or drain to a suitable area within your property rather than the highway. Dropped kerbs require council approval. We’ll check the relevant requirements and recommend compliant materials and drainage before starting.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on new driveway installations, covering issues such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, loose edging, and installation-related failures. Material warranties may also apply depending on the product used (for example, resin systems). The warranty doesn’t cover damage from heavy commercial vehicles beyond the design load, accidental impact, or problems caused by third-party alterations to drainage or levels after completion.
Block paving remains popular for Victorian terraces thanks to crisp edging and traditional patterns, while resin bound suits modern developments for its clean, seamless look and permeability. Tarmac is a strong choice for hard-wearing parking areas, and gravel works well where a softer finish is preferred. We’ll help you choose colours, borders, step details and drainage solutions, balancing kerb appeal with practical turning space and maintenance levels.
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