Those persistent puddles on your Keston driveway aren't just annoying - they're telling you something. Smart drainage through permeable surfaces transforms problem areas into practical, attractive spaces that work with nature, not against it.
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Keston's mix of Victorian villas and modern developments share one common challenge: managing water runoff on clay-heavy ground. Traditional paving often creates rivers during downpours, pooling water exactly where you don't want it. Permeable solutions let rain soak through naturally, reducing flood risk whilst keeping your driveway functional year-round.
Modern permeable systems combine porous block pavers with specially graded sub-base layers. Water filters down through 6mm gaps between blocks, travelling through aggregate layers before reaching the soil below. This engineered approach handles even torrential rainfall - crucial given Keston's position on the North Downs edge where heavy showers frequently occur.
Twenty years installing driveways across BR2 means understanding every quirk of local geology. From the chalk deposits near Keston Common to clay pockets around Heathfield Road, ground conditions dictate the right approach.
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Most BR2 driveways range £85-120 per square metre installed. A standard two-car drive (40m²) typically costs £3,400-4,800, though complex drainage or steep slopes near Keston Mark add complexity.
Absolutely - from properties backing onto Keston Common through to homes near Hayes Wood. Regular projects throughout BR2 including nearby Farnborough and Bromley borders.
Standard residential drives complete within 5-7 working days. Larger properties or those requiring extensive groundwork might extend to 10 days, weather permitting.
Each project includes comprehensive 10-year coverage on both materials and workmanship. This protects against settlement, block movement, and drainage performance - essential given local ground conditions.
Gradients up to 1:10 work perfectly with correct installation techniques. Steeper slopes require additional drainage channels, but many hillside properties across Keston successfully use permeable systems.
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