Block paving
Versatile & repairable
Individual blocks can be lifted and relaid.
Orpington · Driveways
Driveways in Orpington
A driveway that stays level.
We build driveways in Orpington in block paving, resin, gravel, tarmac and imprinted concrete, with a proper sub-base, edging and drainage that meets the rules.
Free site survey · A quote tailored to your garden
Your garden, considered
What makes a driveway last
A driveway carries the weight of cars every day, so the excavation depth, sub-base and edge restraints matter more than the surface you see. Most sinking and rutting comes from a shallow or poorly compacted base.
We explain the surfaces, check drainage and the dropped kerb position, then dig out, build the base and lay the surface with edging and channels as needed.
Larger Orpington plots allow wider drives, turning areas and borders, often with gates or lighting.
Details from our portfolio
Our latest project in Orpington
Photos from our block paving driveway and Indian sandstone garden in Orpington (Orpington BR6). Every photo on this page is from that job.
Materials & possibilities
Choosing a driveway surface
Each surface has a different look, cost and maintenance.
Drainage rules for driveways
Since 2008, new front driveways over five square metres must be permeable or drain into the garden. We design every driveway to meet this, using permeable surfaces, soakaways or channel drains.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
Measure, check levels, drainage and kerb.
Choose surface
Compare surfaces and colours.
Build
Excavation, sub-base, edging and surface.
Finish
Clean, check falls and hand over.
Documented project · Orpington BR6
Block paving driveway and Indian sandstone garden in Orpington
This documented project is in Orpington. A new red-brown block paving driveway, Autumn Indian sandstone down the side and across the back, five clad steps, a ramp, a curved path beside new turf, a sleeper bed, eco drains and three recessed manhole covers, with over 100 tonnes of soil removed, in four weeks for around £45,000 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the full case study: how we built itA complete quote, not a guess
What goes into a driveway quote?
Driveway cost depends on area, surface, depth of excavation, drainage and edging. Our Gemma project in Streatham included a new block paving driveway with edging and drainage as part of a front and back renovation.
Request your free quote- Area & surface
- Size and chosen material.
- Groundwork
- Excavation, sub-base and soil removal.
- Drainage & edging
- Channels, soakaways and kerbs.
Compare like for like. Check excavation depth, sub-base, edging, drainage and waste removal are specified.
Orpington · BR6
Driveways planned around your Orpington property
We take driveways enquiries across Orpington, including Petts Wood, Locksbottom and Green Street Green. Orpington's interwar and post-war homes often have large rear gardens, wide frontages and gentle slopes. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Orpington.
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Driveways in Orpington: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsDo I need a dropped kerb for my driveway in Orpington?
Yes, if you drive over the pavement. The council approves and usually builds or licenses the crossover. We can plan the driveway around it.
Which driveway surface is best?
It depends on budget, style and maintenance. Block paving is repairable, resin is smooth and permeable, gravel is affordable.
How long does a driveway take?
Typically four to ten days, depending on size and surface.
Will my driveway need planning permission?
Not if it is permeable or drains into the garden.
Do you cover all of Orpington?
Yes. We work across Orpington (BR6), including Petts Wood, Locksbottom and Green Street Green, and nearby areas such as Keston and Chislehurst. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Orpington.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your driveways project in Orpington. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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