Driveways & Paving in Mortlake
In Mortlake and across Richmond upon Thames we are most often asked for gravel and resin bound driveways. The borough has a very high number of conservation areas and protected trees, so check before altering frontages or working near mature trees. Homes close to the Thames may need flood risk to be addressed for extensions and any lower ground floor work.
Driveways & Paving in Mortlake
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 Mortlake
Homes in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond, Kew, Petersham and the Twickenham riverside have Georgian and Victorian houses, some very grand, alongside workers' cottages on small plots. Barnes, East Sheen, Teddington and St Margarets are mainly Edwardian, and Whitton and parts of Hampton are inter-war semis.
Planning and the council
The borough has a very high number of conservation areas and protected trees, so check before altering frontages or working near mature trees. Homes close to the Thames may need flood risk to be addressed for extensions and any lower ground floor work.
Nearby
We also cover Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Kew, Barnes, East Sheen, Hampton, Hampton Hill, Whitton, Ham and St Margarets.
FAQ
Driveways & Paving in Mortlake
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Do you carry out driveways & paving in Mortlake?
Yes. Mortlake is in Richmond upon Thames, where we work every week alongside Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and Kew.
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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