5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Borehamwood. We'll come out for a free site survey and give you a clear, written quote. Call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.
About Borehamwood
Borehamwood is a town in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. Elstree is a separate village to the south-west.
We work all over Borehamwood, including:
1. The town centre.
2. The streets around the town centre.
3. The west side of town.
4. Well End, to the north-east.
5. Elstree, the village to the south-west.
We also work in nearby villages such as Ridge and Aldenham.
What to think about in Borehamwood
1. Your ground. Ground can change from one garden to the next. We check how your ground drains on the free visit, before choosing a base and drainage.
2. Rainwater. A soakaway only works where the ground lets water soak away. Where it doesn't, we can use channel drains linked to a suitable outlet instead.
3. Front gardens and parking. If you're turning a front garden into parking, think about how much lawn or planting to keep. It helps with drainage, softens the look and can affect planning, as below.
4. Listed homes and conservation areas. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with Hertsmere Borough Council before changing walls or a front garden. We can help.
Our services in Borehamwood
1. Driveways. Resin bound, block paving, tarmac and gravel.
2. Patios. Porcelain, or Indian sandstone and York stone.
3. Garden walls. Brickwork, pillars and front walls built to match, plus retaining walls.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Borehamwood job is priced after a free visit. These are the things that make the difference:
1. The size and shape of the area.
2. The surface or stone you choose.
3. How much digging there is, and how much spoil has to go.
4. What drainage is needed.
5. Levels, steps and walls.
6. Access for machinery.
We put the quote in writing, and we never ask for a deposit.
How we do the job
1. Survey. A free visit to measure up, check the ground and the levels, and hear what you want.
2. Quote. A written quote with the materials, base and drainage, all spelled out.
3. Base. We clear the old surface and spoil, and lay a compacted sub-base.
4. Surface. Your new driveway or patio goes down, with edging, drainage and any walls.
5. Handover. We tidy up, explain the aftercare and give you your 10-year guarantee.
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
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Borehamwood questions
Does resin bound let water through on a Borehamwood drive?
Usually, yes. Resin bound is porous, so rain can soak through the tiny gaps between the stones. Where the ground drains slowly, we plan the base and drainage below so the water has somewhere to go.
Why does water sit on some Borehamwood drives?
It usually comes down to a drive that doesn't slope away from the house, or water with nowhere to go. On a new drive, we set the levels so water runs away from the house, and we can fit a channel drain. It can link to a soakaway where the ground allows, or to a suitable outlet.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Borehamwood?
You don't normally need permission if the new surface lets water soak through, or drains to a lawn or border. Covering more than 5 square metres with a solid surface that drains nowhere else usually does. Flats, listed homes and conservation areas may have extra rules, so check with Hertsmere Borough Council.
How do I look after a tarmac drive in Borehamwood?
Sweep it, clear leaves and don't let fuel or oil sit on it. Turning the steering wheel while parked can scuff new tarmac, so go easy in the first few weeks.
What does your guarantee cover in Borehamwood?
Our 10-year guarantee covers the driveways, patios and walls we build. There's no deposit. See our guarantee and insurance page.
Do you work in Elstree too?
Yes, and in Well End and the villages around Borehamwood.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Shenley, Radlett, Edgware and Stanmore. Edgware and Stanmore are over the London border, in north-west London. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Borehamwood quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.