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Driveways & Paving in West Ham
In West Ham and across Newham we are most often asked for front forecourt and rear yard paving. The council controls conversions of family houses into shared accommodation and operates property licensing for rented homes, so landlords should confirm requirements before altering layouts. Forest Gate has conservation areas where original fronts and windows are expected to be kept.
Driveways & Paving in West Ham
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 West Ham
Homes in Newham
Forest Gate, Manor Park, East Ham, Upton Park and Plaistow are tightly packed late Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some larger houses in Forest Gate. Stratford, Canning Town and the Royal Docks have seen extensive new-build apartment development, and Beckton is mostly late twentieth-century houses and flats.
Planning and the council
The council controls conversions of family houses into shared accommodation and operates property licensing for rented homes, so landlords should confirm requirements before altering layouts. Forest Gate has conservation areas where original fronts and windows are expected to be kept.
Nearby
We also cover Stratford, East Ham, Plaistow, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Canning Town, Beckton, Custom House, Silvertown, Upton Park and Royal Docks.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in West Ham
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in West Ham?
Yes. West Ham is in Newham, where we work every week alongside Stratford, East Ham, Plaistow and Forest Gate.
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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