Fine Landscaping delivers premium paving that suits Dulwich’s period homes and modern lifestyles. Choose Paving Contractors in Dulwich for driveways, patios and pathways built to last. From porcelain to natural stone, every detail is finished with care.
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From smart front driveways to elegant garden terraces, we create paving that complements Dulwich’s distinctive streetscapes. We regularly work around Dulwich Village and East Dulwich, where quality finishes and tidy workmanship matter. Whether you’re upgrading a patio for entertaining or improving access with a new path, we’ll recommend the right surface and laying method. Our team also handles repairs and re-levelling to bring tired paving back to a crisp, safe finish.
Dulwich is known for Georgian and Victorian houses, plus larger detached properties with generous frontages and gardens. These homes often benefit from sympathetic paving choices—tumbled block paving, reclaimed-look stone, or clean-lined porcelain that sits neatly against period brickwork. We design falls and drainage carefully to protect basements and thresholds, and we detail edges to suit railings, steps and bay windows. If you’re in SE21 or SE22, we can match materials to existing features for a cohesive look.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels check and clear, itemised quotation. We excavate to the correct depth, install a stable sub-base, and lay paving to precise lines with professional compaction and jointing. You’ll get practical guidance on maintenance and aftercare, plus a workmanship warranty for peace of mind. Homeowners choose us because we turn up when we say we will, keep sites orderly, and finish to a standard that suits Dulwich’s expectations.
As paving contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we’re used to access constraints, resident parking, and careful waste removal on tighter streets. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess existing build-ups and specify sub-bases accordingly. We also plan deliveries and working hours to minimise disruption near busier routes around Herne Hill and SE24. Where required, we incorporate permeable options and drainage channels to manage surface water responsibly.
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Costs vary by material, groundworks and access. As a guide, block paving is often £90–£140 per m², natural stone £120–£200 per m², and porcelain £130–£220 per m², including typical sub-base preparation. Driveways may need extra excavation, edging and drainage, which can increase the rate. Repairs and re-laying are usually priced after inspection, depending on how much needs lifting and rebuilding.
Most patios and pathways take around 3–7 days, while an average driveway is typically 5–10 days. Timescales depend on excavation depth, waste removal, drainage requirements, cutting complexity, and curing time for bedding and jointing. Access and parking restrictions can also affect delivery and muck-away speed. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after surveying levels, site constraints and the chosen paving material.
Many garden patios and replacement paving projects are permitted development, but driveways can be affected by rules around surface water drainage. If you’re creating or replacing a front driveway over 5m², using permeable paving or directing runoff to a suitable soakaway is often required. Conservation area considerations may apply in parts of Dulwich. We’ll advise on compliant options and check any relevant Southwark guidance before work begins.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our paving installations, covering issues such as sinking caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, loose edging, and failures related to our laying method. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, heavy impact, or lack of maintenance (such as neglecting jointing sand where required). We also use reputable materials and follow manufacturer guidance for bedding and jointing to support long-term performance.
Homeowners often choose block paving for driveways (herringbone patterns with contrasting borders), natural stone for character patios (sandstone or limestone), and porcelain for a crisp, low-porosity finish. For pathways, we can use setts, slimline blocks or mixed-format slabs to suit period architecture. We’ll help you select colours, sizes, edging and pointing to complement brickwork and garden style, then provide sample-led recommendations before you commit.
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