Upgrade your kerb appeal with Driveways in Balham built for busy family life and city parking. From resin to block paving, we deliver clean lines, strong sub-bases and a premium finish that lasts.
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Balham’s streets around Balham station and Bedford Hill need driveways that look smart and stand up to frequent vehicle use. Fine Landscaping installs tarmac, concrete, gravel, block paving and resin surfaces with careful drainage and crisp edging. Whether you’re replacing tired hardstanding or creating a new parking space, we tailor the build to your plot and access. We also handle driveway repairs to restore safety and appearance quickly.
The Balham Hill and Nightingale area is known for Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions, often with compact front gardens and narrow entrances. We plan levels, thresholds and turning space so cars can enter and exit without scuffing walls or kerbs. Our finishes suit period façades as well as modern refurbishments, with options that complement brickwork and railings. If you’re near Tooting Bec Common, we’ll factor in leaf fall and seasonal maintenance needs too.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and honest recommendations on the best surface for your budget and usage. Then we prepare a proper sub-base, install edging, set falls for runoff, and finish with a tidy handover. You’ll get clear communication, respectful working practices and a written 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, neat workmanship and results that add value.
We’re used to the access challenges and parking restrictions typical across the London Borough of Wandsworth, especially on SW12 residential roads. Balham plots can have short front gardens and shared crossovers, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and safe pedestrian access. Ground conditions vary, so we adjust excavation depth and sub-base specification to suit. We also design drainage and permeable build-ups where runoff control is important.
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For driveways in the Balham area, most homeowners budget £50–£120 per square metre depending on the material and groundwork required. Typical projects come in around £2,000–£6,000, but costs can rise with extensive excavation, retaining edges, complex patterns, or drainage upgrades. Resin and block paving tend to sit at the higher end, while gravel is often more economical.
Most driveway installations take 2–5 days, depending on size, access and the surface you choose. Time is usually spent on excavation, sub-base compaction, edging and setting correct falls for drainage. Weather can affect curing times for concrete and resin, and additional work such as repairs to steps, walls or drainage channels can extend the schedule. We’ll confirm timings after a site survey.
Many driveway works are permitted development, but rules can apply to surface water drainage and alterations to vehicle crossovers. In Wandsworth, using permeable materials or directing runoff to a suitable soakaway is often important. If you need a dropped kerb or changes to the pavement, council approval is typically required. We’ll advise on the likely requirements and help you plan a compliant design.
Yes. Our driveway installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship, including issues such as sub-base failure, lifting, or edge movement caused by installation defects. Material warranties may also apply depending on the product used. The warranty does not cover damage from misuse, oil spills left untreated, or heavy vehicles beyond the driveway’s design load. We’ll explain care and maintenance at handover.
Popular choices include resin driveways for a smooth, contemporary look, block paved driveways for period properties, and tarmac for clean, practical parking. Gravel remains a good option where a softer, traditional finish suits Victorian and Edwardian fronts. We’ll help you choose colours, edging and patterns that match your home, and we’ll recommend permeable or drainage-led designs where needed for long-term performance.
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