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Expert driveway renovation services in Richmond, TW9. Trusted by homeowners across London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond's period houses and deep front gardens make good ground for a new driveway. We design and build driveways that improve the approach to the house, using materials and detailing that suit an old borough rather than jarring against it.
A lot of the Victorian and Edwardian villas along the Hill, Queen's Road and the streets near the station have front gardens big enough for comfortable parking. The trick is balancing that parking against the look of the frontage, so the front of the house stays welcoming instead of turning into a slab of tarmac.
Our Richmond driveways usually use permeable surfaces. Resin bound gravel, permeable block paving, or natural stone with open joints, set alongside planted borders, specimen trees and a low wall or hedge. That keeps you the right side of the surface water rules and gives you a front garden that still adds something to the street.
We also fit electric vehicle charging points, automated gates and low level lighting for a bit of security and a better arrival at night. On the bigger houses we build in turning circles and extra bays so you are not reversing out onto a busy road.
Richmond's streets carry a mix of house types, and plenty have front gardens suitable for a driveway. Richmond Council wants permeable surfaces on new driveways, and there can be extra requirements in the conservation areas around The Green and the old town centre.
Off street parking is worth a lot in Richmond, where kerb space runs short. A driveway that mixes easy parking with proper front garden planting is one of the more practical jobs a homeowner here can do.
“SOM built us a lovely driveway at our Richmond villa in natural sandstone and resin bound gravel, with a planted border along the front wall. They even hid the EV charger behind a new pillar. Not a thing I would change.”
Helen & Tom M.
Near Richmond Hill
Three simple steps to your new driveway renovation in Richmond.
We look at the existing driveway, talk through the material options, and measure up so the design and costing are accurate.
You get a fully itemised quote covering excavation, sub base, materials and finishing. No surprises later.
Our groundwork team does it properly, solid foundations, careful laying and a clean finish that is built to last.
If you do not already have a vehicle crossover, a dropped kerb, you will need to apply to Richmond Council. We handle the application, the plans, the road safety assessment and any conservation area points.
Yes, and we push people to do exactly that. We mix permeable parking with planted borders, hedging and trees so the front garden stays green and the parking still works.
Resin bound gravel, permeable block paving, porous asphalt and natural stone with open joints all comply. We steer you to whichever suits the house and the budget.
Get a free, no-obligation quote and find out how we can bring your vision to life.
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