For homeowners
Driveways, patios and groundworks for your home
Typical jobs
What we do for homeowners
Driveways
Block paving, slab, gravel and tarmac driveways, built on a properly dug-out and compacted base so they stay level.
Patios & Paving
Patios, paths and paved areas in slabs or block paving, laid level on a firm base with proper falls for rainwater.
Artificial Grass
Artificial grass laid on a prepared, free-draining base for gardens, play areas and spaces where real lawn struggles.
Fencing
Fencing of all types for homes, businesses and public sites, with posts set firmly in the ground and lines kept straight.
Kerbing
Kerbs and edging of all types, set on a firm haunched bed to hold paving in place and keep lines crisp.
Drainage & Soakaways
Below-ground drainage runs and soakaways for homes, housing estates and commercial sites, laid to falls and bedded properly.
We also do retaining walls & gabions, site clearance & demolition, foundations and underpinning.
Recent work
A driveway, before and after
Before
AfterWhat to expect
How a job works
Step 1: Enquiry
Call us or send the form with a few details about the job.Step 2: Site visit
We come and look at the site, take measurements and talk it through.Step 3: Written quote
You get a clear written quote setting out what's included.Step 4: Work carried out
We do the work, keep the site tidy and keep you updated.Step 5: Sign-off
We walk round the finished job with you before we leave.
Questions homeowners ask
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Usually not, if the surface is permeable or the water drains onto your own garden. Paving more than 5 square metres of a front garden with a non-permeable surface that drains onto the road does need planning permission. A new dropped kerb needs permission from your local highway authority. Rules can change, so check with your local council.
Will you come and look before you quote?
Yes. For most jobs we need to see the site to check access, levels and drainage before we can give an accurate price.
Do I need to be at home while you work?
Not all the time. We'll need access to the work area and, usually, an outside tap and somewhere to put materials. We'll agree the details before we start.
What happens to the waste?
Old paving, soil and rubble have to go somewhere. We'll tell you in the quote how waste will be removed.
Planning work on your home?
Call us or send a few details and we'll get back to you. We cover Essex, London, the Home Counties and Suffolk.