Upgrade your driveway or patio with Imprinted Concrete in Shortlands. Choose stone, brick, slate or cobble patterns with custom colours, then protect it with professional sealing for long-lasting kerb appeal. We’ve completed many projects across Shortlands and nearby areas.
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Shortlands homeowners often want a surface that looks premium but stays practical year-round. Our imprinted concrete delivers the appearance of setts, brickwork or natural stone without the movement and weed growth of individual blocks. We regularly work near Shortlands station and along routes linking to Bromley and Beckenham. If you’re in BR2, we’ll help you choose a pattern and colour that suits your frontage and garden layout.
The Shortlands area is known for larger Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties, many with driveways that need better drainage and a cleaner finish. We design imprinted concrete to complement period brickwork, bay windows and traditional boundary walls. For wider plots we can include turning areas, while narrower front gardens can be optimised for parking without looking over-paved. Our imprinted concrete Shortlands area installations are tailored to each property’s proportions.
We start with a site visit, clear measurements and a written specification covering excavation, sub-base build-up and reinforcement where required. You’ll see pattern and colour samples before we pour, then we apply a high-quality sealant to deepen colour and improve stain resistance. We keep the site tidy, protect neighbouring edges, and schedule deliveries to reduce disruption. Local homeowners trust us for consistent workmanship and straightforward communication from start to finish.
Access and parking can be tight on residential roads around Shortlands, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions vary between front gardens and rear patios, so we tailor the sub-base depth and compaction to suit the site. We also factor in thresholds, air bricks and drainage falls to protect older properties. If any rules apply, we’ll advise on compliant drainage solutions for imprinted concrete in London Borough of Bromley.
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In Shortlands, imprinted concrete typically ranges from around £90–£140 per m² for patios, and £100–£160 per m² for driveways, depending on excavation depth, access, edging details and pattern choice. Sealing is usually included, but re-sealing in future is a separate cost. Complex shapes, steps, drainage channels or extra groundworks can increase the overall price. We provide a clear written breakdown after a site visit.
Most imprinted concrete patios take 2–4 days, while driveways are often 3–6 days, depending on size and how much excavation is needed. The sub-base and preparation are crucial and can take longer than the pour itself. Weather, access for machinery, and added features like drainage, steps or manhole cover replacements can extend the schedule. We’ll confirm curing times and when it’s safe to walk or park on it.
Many driveway and patio projects are permitted development, but rules can apply if you’re changing levels, affecting drainage, or creating a non-permeable surface that directs water onto the highway. In the London Borough of Bromley, compliant drainage is often the key consideration for front gardens. We assess falls, propose suitable drainage channels or soakaway solutions where needed, and flag any situations where permission or additional checks may be required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our imprinted concrete installation, covering workmanship-related issues such as sub-base failure or defects caused by incorrect installation. It also includes guidance on aftercare, including cleaning and when to re-seal to maintain colour and protection. Normal wear, accidental damage, or issues caused by third-party alterations are not covered. You’ll receive written details of what’s included and how to make a claim.
We offer stone patterns, brick patterns, slate patterns and cobble patterns, with a wide range of custom colours to suit period and modern homes. Popular choices in BR2 include warm greys for slate effects, buff tones for stone, and red-brown blends to echo traditional brickwork. We bring samples and talk through border options, joint lines and layout so the design suits your house frontage, paths and planting areas before any work begins.
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