Imprinted Concrete in Kensington that looks like natural stone, brick or slate—without the upkeep. Fine Landscaping designs and installs premium driveways and patios with crisp patterns, custom colours and a durable sealed finish.
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Kensington homes deserve paving that complements their architecture and stands up to daily use. Our imprinted concrete creates high-end finishes with stone, brick, slate or cobble patterns, ideal for driveways and patios. We regularly work around Kensington High Street and near Kensington Gardens, where kerb appeal matters. The result is a clean, cohesive surface that elevates your frontage or garden entertaining space.
The Kensington area includes stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, often with compact front gardens and shared access. We tailor levels, drainage falls and edging details to suit older thresholds and basement lightwells common in W8 and W14. Whether you’re updating a mews-style entrance in South Kensington or a rear patio in Holland Park, we keep the finish sympathetic to the property. Colour choices are matched to brickwork, render and railings for a considered look.
We start with a site visit to measure, check drainage and confirm access for materials and waste removal. Preparation is meticulous: sub-base, reinforcement where required, and accurate pouring before imprinting the chosen pattern. Once cured, we apply professional sealing to enhance colour and improve stain resistance. Kensington homeowners choose us for tidy working practices, clear scheduling, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access can be tight and parking restrictions are common, so we plan deliveries and removals carefully. Many streets have mature trees and older services, so we assess roots and existing drainage before excavation. We also account for basement areas and lightwells, ensuring falls direct water away from the property. Our approach keeps disruption down while delivering a premium finish suited to Kensington’s streetscape.
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For imprinted concrete in Kensington, homeowners typically budget from around £90–£140 per m² for standard patterns and colours, including preparation. More complex designs, multiple colour blends, extra excavation, drainage upgrades or difficult access can push costs to £150–£200+ per m². Driveway size, edging details and the condition of the existing base have the biggest impact. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey.
Most patios take around 2–4 days on site, while driveways are often 3–7 days depending on size and groundworks. Time is affected by excavation depth, removal of old paving, drainage requirements and access for skips and concrete delivery. After pouring and imprinting, the surface needs curing time before heavy use, and sealing is usually applied once conditions are suitable. We’ll confirm a clear programme before work starts.
In many cases, patios and driveways are permitted development, but rules can apply around drainage and changes to front gardens. If you’re creating or replacing a driveway, you may need to ensure surface water drains to a permeable area or suitable soakaway rather than the public highway. Conservation areas and listed buildings can add constraints. We’ll advise on the typical requirements and help you check anything specific before installation.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on our imprinted concrete installations, covering workmanship and installation-related defects such as poor bonding, structural failure due to inadequate preparation, or pattern issues caused by application errors. Normal wear, accidental damage, and problems caused by third-party alterations aren’t included. We also give guidance on resealing intervals and maintenance to keep the surface looking its best in busy Kensington driveways and patios.
We offer stone patterns, brick patterns, slate patterns and cobble patterns, with custom colours ranging from warm buffs and sandstone tones to contemporary greys and charcoal. Popular choices in the imprinted concrete Kensington area include slate for patios and cobble for traditional frontages. We can add contrasting borders, step details and textured finishes for grip. During the survey, we’ll bring samples and recommend options that suit your property style and lighting.
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