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Driveways & Paving in Upminster
In Upminster and across Havering we are most often asked for large driveways with block paving or resin. Around half the borough feels semi-rural and much of that is Green Belt, which limits how far houses there can be enlarged. Gidea Park and Emerson Park have their own conservation or special character policies, including on front boundaries and plot coverage.
Driveways & Paving in Upminster
A front that does the house justice.
A driveway fails from underneath. We dig out to the right depth, lay and compact a proper sub-base, sort the drainage, and only then lay the surface you actually see. That is why ours stay flat.
- Block pavingHerringbone and stretcher-bond driveways with contrasting borders, cut neatly around drains and steps.
- Resin-bound surfacingSmooth, permeable, low-maintenance surfaces in a wide range of stone blends.
- Tarmac drivewaysMachine-laid tarmac with block or kerb edging, for a hard-wearing drive at a sensible price.
- Natural stone & porcelainSandstone, limestone, granite setts and porcelain for paths, steps and front gardens.
- Drainage & dropped kerbsChannel drains, soakaways and permeable build-ups, plus help with the council dropped-kerb application.
Local knowledge
Working in Upminster
Homes in Havering
Hornchurch, Upminster, Elm Park and Collier Row are predominantly inter-war and post-war semis, terraces and bungalows. Gidea Park has an Edwardian garden suburb of individually designed houses, Emerson Park has large detached homes on wide plots, and Harold Hill is a planned post-war estate.
Planning and the council
Around half the borough feels semi-rural and much of that is Green Belt, which limits how far houses there can be enlarged. Gidea Park and Emerson Park have their own conservation or special character policies, including on front boundaries and plot coverage.
Nearby
We also cover Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Harold Wood, Harold Hill, Gidea Park, Collier Row, Elm Park, Emerson Park and Cranham.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Upminster
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Upminster?
Yes. Upminster is in Havering, where we work every week alongside Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Harold Wood.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable, or if rainwater drains to a border or soakaway within your property. Paving more than five square metres of front garden with a non-permeable surface that drains to the road does need planning permission. We design the drainage so you stay on the right side of the rule.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
Yes, if you will be driving over the pavement to reach the drive. The council carries out or licenses the kerb work. We can advise on the application and build the drive to meet it.
How long does a driveway take?
Most domestic driveways take three to six working days, depending on size, excavation and weather.
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