Driveway Installation in Downham that’s built for daily parking, neat kerb appeal, and proper drainage. Choose block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel, concrete or natural stone, installed by a local team. We handle everything from excavation to dropped kerbs and clean, crisp edging.
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If your front garden is wasted space or your current surface is cracking, we can transform it into a practical driveway that looks the part. Our team regularly works around BR1, including routes near Downham Fields and the Downham Health and Leisure Centre. We design driveways that suit your property and your parking needs, from single bays to wider family driveways. Every build prioritises safe access, tidy levels and a finish that complements the street.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage homes, 1930s semis and plenty of post-war housing, each with different front garden shapes and falls. We’re used to narrow side access, shared crossovers and sloping plots that need careful setting-out. Whether you’re in Bellingham, Grove Park or closer to Catford, we tailor the base build to the ground and the load of modern vehicles. The result is a driveway that stays level, drains well and doesn’t rut or sink.
Our driveway installation downham area service starts with a site survey, measurements and clear options for materials, edging and drainage. We excavate to the correct depth, install a robust sub-base, then lay your chosen surface with clean lines and precise falls. You’ll get straightforward communication, tidy working practices and a finish checked before sign-off. Local homeowners trust us because we deliver consistent workmanship, backed by a written 10-year warranty.
We understand the access constraints and on-street parking pressures common across the London Borough of Lewisham, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many Downham plots need accurate falls to direct water away from thresholds and air bricks. Where required, we include channel drains and permeable options to help meet runoff rules. We also coordinate dropped kerbs so vehicle access is safe and compliant.
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Costs vary by size, access, excavation depth and the finish you choose. As a guide, gravel driveways often start from around £70–£110 per m², tarmac from £90–£140 per m², and block paving from £120–£200 per m². Resin bound and natural stone are typically £140–£250+ per m². Drainage, edging, steps and dropped kerbs can add to the total.
Most domestic driveways take around 3–7 working days from excavation to completion, depending on size and complexity. Block paving and natural stone can take longer due to the laying pattern and cutting, while tarmac is often quicker once the base is prepared. Resin bound needs dry weather and curing time. Access restrictions, drainage requirements and dropped kerb scheduling can also affect the programme.
In many cases, a new or replacement driveway is permitted development, but rules apply—especially around surface water runoff. If you’re creating a new hard surface over 5m², you’ll usually need a permeable surface (like resin bound or permeable block paving) or drainage to a suitable area within your property. Dropped kerbs require council approval. We check requirements and advise before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty covering workmanship, including issues such as sub-base failure, significant settlement, and installation-related defects. It also covers problems caused by incorrect falls or poor compaction where these are part of our scope. Normal wear, staining, damage from heavy commercial vehicles, and neglect (such as not keeping drainage clear) aren’t covered. You’ll receive warranty details in writing with your quote.
We install block paving (including permeable options), resin bound, tarmac, gravel, concrete and natural stone. Popular choices in Downham include charcoal block paving with contrasting borders, resin bound in warm aggregates for a clean look, and tarmac with neat edgings for low maintenance. We’ll help you choose colours, patterns, kerb edgings and drainage details to suit your home, parking needs and budget.
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