Driveway Repairs in Herne Hill that restore safety, kerb appeal and value. From block paving repairs to tarmac patching and drainage fixes, we make surfaces look right and last. Local team, tidy workmanship, clear pricing.
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Uneven blocks, spreading cracks and potholes can quickly spoil a frontage in SE24—especially on busy routes near Herne Hill station. Fine Landscaping provides targeted repairs that blend in with your existing surface and improve day-to-day access. We handle everything from weed removal and repointing to re-sanding and re-sealing. If your driveway is holding water after rain, we can also diagnose and correct drainage issues.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often have narrow front gardens and shared access, so repairs need careful planning and clean edges. We’re regularly working around Dulwich, Brixton and Tulse Hill, matching existing block colours and older tarmac finishes. Settling sub-bases, worn jointing sand and root-related movement are common local causes of trip hazards. Our approach focuses on fixing the underlying problem, not just the visible damage.
We start with a site inspection, identify the cause (movement, water, failed bedding or poor falls), then recommend the most cost-effective repair. Typical works include lifting and relaying sunken blocks, tarmac patching, pothole repairs, and reinstating joints with kiln-dried sand or fresh mortar where needed. You’ll get a written scope, tidy working practices, and repairs completed with minimal disruption. Many homeowners choose us because we’re 15 minutes away and stand behind our workmanship.
We’re used to access constraints and parking controls across the London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark, so deliveries and waste removal are planned carefully. Around Brockwell Park and the surrounding residential roads, we often see surface water issues from poor falls or blocked channels, which we correct during repairs. Period frontages also demand neat edging and sympathetic finishes, especially on block paving. We adapt methods and materials to suit your property and the street setting.
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Costs vary by surface type, size of the damaged area and what’s causing the failure. As a guide, small block paving repairs and re-sanding typically start from £250–£600, while larger lift-and-relay sections can be £700–£1,800+. Tarmac patching and pothole repairs often fall around £300–£1,200 depending on depth and access. Drainage fixes can add £250–£1,500+ if channels or soakaways are needed.
Most driveway repairs herne hill area jobs are completed in half a day to two days. Simple re-sanding, weed removal and localised block replacement is usually done within a day. Lift-and-relay work, repointing, or multiple pothole repairs can take 1–2 days, and drainage alterations may extend this to 2–3 days. Timescales depend on access, curing times for mortars/sealants, and whether hidden sub-base issues appear once we open the surface.
In most cases, repairs are classed as maintenance and don’t need planning permission. Rules can apply if you’re changing levels significantly, altering drainage to the public highway, or installing new impermeable surfacing over 5m² without suitable runoff (SUDS). If your home is in a conservation area or you’re making wider changes, extra checks may be sensible. We’ll advise and help you confirm requirements with Lambeth or Southwark before work starts.
Yes. Our repairs come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the repaired areas, provided the driveway is used as intended and not undermined by external factors such as utility works, tree root heave, or structural movement beyond the repair zone. We also use proven materials and correct bedding/jointing methods to reduce repeat failures. If an issue relates to our repair, we’ll return to inspect and put it right.
We can repair and blend most existing surfaces, including concrete block paving, clay pavers and tarmac. Options include replacing damaged blocks with close colour matches, switching jointing to kiln-dried sand or resin-based jointing compounds, and re-sealing block paving for a richer finish and easier cleaning. For tarmac, we can patch, re-edge and improve transitions to paths or thresholds. We’ll recommend the best option based on appearance, drainage and budget.
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