Harrow · HA1, HA2, HA3
Driveways & Patios in Harrow
Block paving, resin-bound, porcelain and natural stone — excavated, sub-based and laid to fall, with the drainage the regulations actually require.
A driveway fails from the bottom up. Most of the sunken, weed-ridden drives we replace were laid on too little sub-base over unprepared ground. We excavate to a proper depth, compact a Type 1 sub-base in layers, and lay to a fall that takes water away from the house. Front gardens also need permeable surfacing or drainage to a soakaway under planning rules — which we build in rather than ignore.
Driveways & Patios in Harrow: what to know locally
Predominantly 1930s semi-detached and detached suburban housing, with larger plots and generous rear gardens compared with the inner West London boroughs.
The 1930s semi is the ideal loft conversion candidate — hip-to-gable plus a rear dormer transforms the roof space entirely, and the plot depth usually leaves room for a decent rear extension as well. Drives are often original and overdue replacement.
Planning authority: Harrow Council. Harrow is generally more permissive than the inner boroughs for rear extensions and loft conversions, with much of the suburban stock retaining full permitted development rights. Still worth checking for Article 4 coverage.
What the work covers
- Excavation and full muck-away
- Type 1 sub-base, compacted in layers
- Permeable drainage or soakaway
- Block paving, resin, porcelain or stone
- Edgings, kerbs and steps
- Drop kerb applications where needed
What it costs
Block paving typically runs £90 to £140 per square metre laid, resin-bound £80 to £120, porcelain more. Ground conditions and how much spoil has to be carted away move the number most.
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Driveways & Patios in Harrow — questions
Do you cover Harrow?
Yes — Harrow and the HA1, HA2, HA3 postcodes are part of our core working area, along with Wembley, Greenford, Kensal. Being local means a site visit within days rather than weeks.
Which council handles planning for Harrow?
Harrow Council. Harrow is generally more permissive than the inner boroughs for rear extensions and loft conversions, with much of the suburban stock retaining full permitted development rights. Still worth checking for Article 4 coverage.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable, or if water drains to a soakaway or lawn within the property. Laying an impermeable surface over five square metres that drains to the road does require permission.
How long does a driveway take?
A typical front driveway is three to six days depending on size, how much excavation is involved and the surface chosen. Resin needs dry conditions to lay.
Can you do a dropped kerb?
The crossover itself is carried out under licence from the council and the application takes a few weeks. We can prepare and submit it, then build the driveway to meet it.
Driveways & Patios in Harrow?
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind. We will come out, measure it properly, and put a written itemised quote in front of you.
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