Upgrade your driveway or patio with Imprinted Concrete in Upper Norwood. Choose stone, brick, slate or cobble patterns in custom colours, finished with a durable seal for long-lasting kerb appeal.
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Upper Norwood’s hilltop streets and period homes deserve paving that looks smart and stays practical year-round. Our decorative concrete creates the look of natural stone or setts without the ongoing maintenance. We regularly work near Crystal Palace Park and around SE19, designing surfaces that suit both front driveways and rear patios. Expect crisp edges, clean drainage falls and a finish that complements your property.
Many homes locally are Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with sloping approaches and narrow side access. We tailor the base build-up and levels so parking areas feel secure and patios sit neatly against existing thresholds. If you’re in Crystal Palace, South Norwood or Norwood New Town, we can match the style of your frontage and boundary walls. The result is a surface that looks established, not “newly dropped in”.
We start with a site visit to measure, check levels and confirm your preferred pattern and colour. Preparation is key: we excavate, install a solid sub-base, set forms and pour concrete before imprinting and detailing. Once cured, we apply professional sealing to enhance colour and protect against stains and weathering. Homeowners choose us for tidy working, clear communication and a finish backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working across the London Borough of Croydon, we plan for Upper Norwood’s gradients and varied ground conditions. Access can be tight near terraces and conversions, so we organise deliveries, waste removal and on-site mixing to minimise disruption. We also consider parking restrictions and neighbour access, especially near Upper Norwood Library and Westow Park. Every install is set out to protect damp courses and manage surface water responsibly.
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For imprinted concrete upper norwood area projects, typical installed costs are often £90–£140 per m² for patios and £100–£160 per m² for driveways, depending on excavation, sub-base depth and access. Edging details, drainage channels, steps and manholes can add to the total. Premium colours, multiple patterns and extra sealing coats may also increase the price. We provide an itemised quote after a site survey.
Most patios take around 2–4 days, while driveways are commonly 3–6 days, depending on size and ground preparation. Extra time may be needed for deeper dig-outs, drainage works, steps or complex shapes. Weather can affect pour and curing times, and we won’t seal until conditions are right. You can usually walk on it after 24–48 hours, with vehicles typically after 5–7 days.
In many cases, patios and driveway resurfacing are permitted development, but rules can apply to surface water drainage and listed or conservation considerations. For front gardens, you may need to ensure water drains to a permeable area or suitable drainage system rather than the highway. We’ll advise on compliant falls and drainage options and can help you check any local constraints before work starts, especially for properties near key routes and junctions.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our imprinted concrete installations, covering workmanship issues such as poor finishing, lifting due to inadequate base preparation, or premature cracking linked to installation faults. Normal wear, accidental damage, misuse (for example, heavy commercial vehicles) and lack of maintenance, such as not resealing when recommended, aren’t covered. We’ll explain care guidance clearly so you know how to keep the surface looking its best.
We offer stone patterns, brick patterns, slate patterns and cobble patterns, with a wide range of custom colours and antique release tones. Popular choices locally include warm greys and buff tones for Edwardian fronts, and deeper charcoal for a crisp contrast with Victorian brickwork. We’ll bring samples, recommend a pattern scale to suit your space, and confirm edging and steps so the whole area looks cohesive once sealed.
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