Outdoor
Driveway and patio paving in London
GONT LTD is a London building company that lays driveways, patios and walkways, using high-quality paving materials and expert installation for durable, good-looking results.
Paving works hard: it has to drain well, carry weight and still look good. We build it to last and to suit the rest of your home.
Scope
What’s included.
- Driveways
- Patios
- Walkways
- High-quality paving materials
Planning your project
Time, cost and what to prepare.
What affects the time and cost
- The area to be paved
- Ground conditions and how deep the base must be
- Drainage
- The paving material
- Edging, steps and kerbs
- Access and removal of the old surface
Before you ask for a quote
- Measurements and photos of the area
- Whether cars will park on it
- Materials or colours you like
- Where rainwater currently drains
Rules in the UK
Permissions and regulations.
For houses, a new or replacement driveway of any size does not need planning permission if it uses permeable surfacing or drains to a lawn or border. If more than five square metres of a front garden is covered with an impermeable surface that drains onto the road, planning permission is needed; see the Planning Portal guide to paving front gardens.
To drive across the pavement you need a dropped kerb, which you apply for to your council; see apply for a dropped kerb (gov.uk).
General guidance only, based on gov.uk and the Planning Portal. Your council or building control has the final say.
Things to watch
- Paving a front garden with an impermeable surface over 5 square metres needs planning permission.
- You need council permission for a dropped kerb before driving over the pavement.
- Patios should fall away from the house and stay below the damp-proof course.
How it works
From first call to finished room.
- 01
Free consultation and quote
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll give you a free quote for your project.
- 02
The build
We review the project and agree the details, commence the work, then finish with quality control and a final check.
- 03
6-month warranty
On our construction services.
FAQ
Paving: your questions.
What can you pave?
Driveways, patios and walkways.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if you use permeable surfacing or the rainwater drains to a lawn or border. If more than five square metres of a front garden is paved with an impermeable surface draining onto the road, you need planning permission.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?
Yes. You must apply to your local council for a dropped kerb before driving over the pavement onto your property.
Why does a driveway need a deeper base than a patio?
A driveway carries the weight of cars, so it needs a stronger, deeper sub-base to avoid sinking and cracking. A patio only takes foot traffic and furniture.
Do you give a warranty?
Yes. GONT LTD offers a 6-month warranty on its construction services. If an issue appears in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a free quote?
Call +44 7783 930505 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), email info@gont.co.uk or use the form on this page. The consultation and quote are free.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We work across West London and Central London. Our showroom is in Fulham.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes. GONT LTD has public liability insurance, and our team holds NICEIC and F-Gas certifications.
Articles
Read before you start.
Related services
You might also need.
-
-
-
Prefer to talk it through? Contact us, call +44 7783 930505 or visit our showroom in Fulham. See all our services.