Driveway Installation in Herne Hill that suits period homes and busy streets. Choose block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel, concrete or natural stone, finished with proper drainage.
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From SE24 streets near Herne Hill station to homes bordering Brockwell Park, a well-built driveway makes daily life easier. We install driveways that look sharp, park safely and cope with London weather. Whether you need a fresh surface or a full dig-out and rebuild, we tailor the specification to your frontage and usage. Expect clear advice on materials, edging, levels and drainage from day one.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with tight front gardens, shared access and steps up to the front door. We design driveways that respect original brickwork and boundary walls while maximising usable parking space. If you’re close to Dulwich, Brixton or Tulse Hill, we’ll factor in higher traffic, deliveries and the need for robust edges. The result is a driveway that complements the property rather than overpowering it.
Our process starts with a site survey, levels check and a written specification, then careful excavation and a correctly compacted sub-base. We install the chosen surface—block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel, concrete or natural stone—plus drainage where required. You’ll get tidy workmanship, clear communication and a finish that’s built to last. Fine Landscaping is based just 15 minutes away, so aftercare and follow-up are straightforward.
Driveway installation in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark often means working with restricted parking, narrow carriageways and limited skip placement. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess existing build-ups and specify the right sub-base depth and drainage. We also plan around street trees, cellar voids and period garden walls common around Denmark Hill and Herne Hill. Where a dropped kerb is needed, we guide you through the council process and build to the required levels.
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Costs vary by size, access and the build-up required. As a guide, gravel is often £60–£110 per m², tarmac £80–£140 per m², block paving £110–£180 per m², and resin bound £120–£200 per m². Natural stone can be £160–£280+ per m². Drainage channels, steps, retaining edges and waste removal can affect the total, especially on tight SE24 frontages.
Most driveways take around 3–7 working days from excavation to completion, depending on size and material. Resin bound and block paving typically need more preparation and detailing than tarmac. Timescales can extend if additional drainage, retaining edges or a full sub-base rebuild is required. Weather, access for machinery, and arranging waste removal on busy Herne Hill streets can also influence the programme.
Many front-garden driveways are permitted development, but rules often depend on drainage and whether the surface is permeable. If you’re creating a new access or need a dropped kerb, you’ll usually need council approval and an authorised contractor for the kerb works. We’ll advise on SUDS-compliant options (such as resin bound or permeable block paving) and help you confirm requirements with Lambeth or Southwark before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our driveway installations, covering issues such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, edge failure and installation-related defects. Material warranties may also apply depending on the product chosen (for example, resin systems or paving slabs), and we’ll explain these in writing. Correct maintenance and avoiding excessive loads help protect the finish, and we’re available for inspections if concerns arise.
Popular choices include block paving in period-appropriate colours, resin bound for a smooth, permeable finish, and tarmac for clean, durable parking. Gravel can suit traditional frontages, while concrete and natural stone offer crisp lines and high-end detailing. We’ll help you choose edging, kerb lines, patterns, steps and drainage solutions to suit your property, budget and parking needs, with samples and layout guidance before installation.
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