Fine Landscaping are trusted Paving Contractors in Kennington, delivering crisp lines and long-lasting finishes. From smart driveways to elegant patios, we install paving that suits period homes and busy London living. Choose block paving, natural stone or porcelain, fitted with proper drainage and a clean, tidy handover.
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Kennington homeowners want paving that looks sharp and performs year-round, whether it’s a front driveway near Kennington Park or a rear patio close to The Oval. We design and install block paving, natural stone and porcelain paving to match your home and how you use the space. Expect careful edging, accurate levels and a finish that’s easy to maintain. We also handle paving repairs when areas have sunk, cracked or become uneven.
The Kennington mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks often comes with compact gardens, basement lightwells and shared access routes. We plan each job to minimise disruption, protect existing brickwork and manage levels around thresholds and air bricks. For homes around Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle, we can create practical pathways and seating areas without sacrificing drainage or kerb appeal. Where space is tight, we recommend formats and laying patterns that make areas feel wider and brighter.
Our process starts with a site visit, clear specification and a written quotation, followed by proper excavation and a load-bearing sub-base. We install falls for drainage, use quality jointing and seal where appropriate for the chosen material. You’ll get straightforward updates, tidy working practices and a finish that’s built for London footfall and weather. Local clients choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent pricing and dependable aftercare.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth means factoring in controlled parking, delivery access and busy streets around SE11 and Kennington tube station. We schedule skips and materials sensibly, and can use smaller machinery where access is restricted. Ground conditions vary, so we assess existing sub-bases and drainage before laying new paving. If your property sits in a conservation-sensitive streetscape, we’ll advise on sympathetic colours, edging and layouts.
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Costs vary by material, access and groundworks. As a guide, block paving is often around £90–£140 per m², while natural stone typically ranges from £120–£200+ per m². Porcelain paving commonly sits at £110–£180 per m² due to specialist installation and jointing. Driveway paving can increase if you need deeper excavation, drainage solutions or kerb alterations.
Most patios and pathways take 2–5 days, depending on size, cuts and site access. A typical driveway is usually 4–8 days, especially where excavation, sub-base build-up and drainage channels are required. Timescales can extend if we’re removing old concrete, dealing with poor ground, or working around shared access in mansion blocks. Weather and curing times for bedding and jointing also matter.
Many paving projects are permitted development, but front garden driveways must usually manage surface water correctly. If you’re paving over 5m² at the front, you’ll typically need a permeable surface or drainage directed to a soakaway rather than the highway drains. Rules can also be tighter near conservation areas or listed buildings. We’ll flag requirements early and help you choose compliant materials and drainage details.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our paving installations, covering issues such as sinking caused by sub-base failure, loose edging and installation-related joint breakdown. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, heavy vehicle loads beyond the design, or problems caused by third-party alterations and underground leaks. We also advise on maintenance, cleaning and sealing to keep the surface performing and looking its best over time.
For Georgian and Victorian properties, tumbled block paving, granite setts and warm-toned sandstone often suit traditional façades. Porcelain is popular for modern, low-maintenance patios with consistent colour and excellent stain resistance. We can create herringbone driveways, mixed-size patio patterns, or clean linear layouts for compact gardens. We’ll guide you on slip resistance, edging choices, drainage, and colour matching to brickwork and railings.
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