5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Bushey. 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 Bushey
Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire. Bushey Heath is a neighbourhood on high ground to the south-east of the town centre. Its southern edge is the county boundary. Across that line is the London Borough of Harrow, which is part of London, not Hertfordshire.
We work in every part of Bushey, including:
1. The village centre, around the High Street.
2. The streets between the centre and Bushey Heath.
3. Bushey Heath, to the south-east.
4. The northern side of town.
We also work in the nearby villages of Aldenham, Patchetts Green and Round Bush.
What to think about in Bushey
1. Clay ground. Much of Bushey sits on London Clay. Clay drains slowly, and it swells when wet and shrinks when dry. So the base needs to be deep and well compacted, with good drainage.
2. High ground and slopes. Bushey Heath sits well above the town centre, so drives and gardens on the slopes in between can drop away. We set the levels so rain runs away from the house and cars get on and off easily.
3. Which council? Bushey and Bushey Heath both come under Hertsmere Borough Council. There are conservation areas around Bushey High Street and in Bushey Heath. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with Hertsmere before changing walls or a front garden. We'll help.
Our services in Bushey
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 for sloping gardens.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Bushey job is priced after a free visit, because every plot is different. These are the things that make the difference:
1. How big the area is.
2. The surface or stone you choose.
3. How deep we need to dig on clay, and how much spoil goes.
4. The drainage needed.
5. Slopes, steps and retaining walls.
6. Access for machinery and deliveries.
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 levels and look at the ground.
2. Quote. A written quote with the materials, base and drainage.
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 or steps.
5. Handover. We tidy up, explain the aftercare and give you your 10-year guarantee.
Local jobs
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Bushey questions
Is resin bound suitable on clay in Bushey?
It can be. Resin bound is porous, so rain can pass through the gaps between the stones. Clay drains slowly, so we plan the base and drainage underneath to carry the water away.
Will a soakaway work in my Bushey garden?
Not always. On heavy clay, a soakaway can fill up and stay full. We check how your ground drains. If a soakaway won't work, we can use channel drains linked to a suitable outlet instead.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Bushey?
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.
How do I care for a natural stone patio in Bushey?
Sweep it often, clear leaves and moss, and give it a gentle wash once or twice a year. We can seal natural stone if you'd like.
What does the guarantee cover in Bushey?
Our 10-year guarantee covers the driveways, patios and walls we build. There's no deposit. See our guarantee and insurance page.
Do you cover Bushey Heath?
Yes, along with the rest of Bushey and the villages nearby.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Watford, Radlett and Borehamwood in Hertfordshire, and in Stanmore and Pinner in north-west London. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Bushey quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.