Block paving
Versatile & repairable
Individual blocks can be lifted and relaid.
Richmond · Driveways
Driveways in Richmond
A driveway that stays level.
We build driveways in Richmond 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.
Where Richmond frontages are small, careful layout can fit parking alongside a path and bin store.
Details from our portfolio
Driveways from our portfolio
A selection from our driveways portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all Richmond projects.
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 · Kingston upon Thames KT1/KT2
Permeable block paving driveway in Kingston
This documented project in Kingston upon Thames KT1/KT2 is about 3 miles from Richmond. An overgrown front garden dug out with a mini digger and laid as a Marshalls Priora permeable block paving driveway in three colours, on a permeable base with concrete edging and timber sleepers, in four days for £5,500 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the case studyA 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.
Richmond · TW9
Driveways planned around your Richmond property
We take driveways enquiries across Richmond, including Richmond Hill, Kew and East Sheen. Richmond's Georgian and Victorian homes include many conservation areas, with walled gardens and riverside plots. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 9 miles from Richmond.
Explore our service areasA few useful answers
Driveways in Richmond: 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Yes. We work across Richmond (TW9), including Richmond Hill, Kew and East Sheen, and nearby areas such as Twickenham and Chiswick. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 9 miles from Richmond.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your driveways project in Richmond. 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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