5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls all over Chorleywood. Start with a free site survey, and we'll give you honest advice and a clear, written quote. Call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.
About Chorleywood
Chorleywood is a village in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, on the border with Buckinghamshire. It sits next to the Chiltern Hills. Chorleywood Common, a large area of wooded common land, is on the east side of the village. The Common is a conservation area and a local nature reserve.
We work all over Chorleywood, including:
1. The village centre, around the station.
2. The roads around Chorleywood Common.
3. Chorleywood Bottom, to the south-east.
4. Heronsgate, to the south.
We also work in nearby villages such as Chenies, Sarratt and Little Chalfont.
What to think about in Chorleywood
1. Conservation areas. Homes in or near the Chorleywood Common conservation area may have extra rules on walls, gates and front gardens. Check with Three Rivers District Council before work starts. We'll help you check.
2. A rural edge. Next to the Chilterns, gravel, resin bound and natural stone often suit the setting.
3. Ground that changes. The ground can drain well in one garden and poorly in the next. We check how your ground drains before planning a soakaway.
4. Slopes. Some drives and gardens rise or drop from the road. We set the levels first, so cars get on and off safely and rain runs away from the house.
Our services in Chorleywood
1. Driveways. Gravel, resin bound, block paving and tarmac.
2. Patios. Indian sandstone and York stone, or low-upkeep porcelain.
3. Garden walls. Brickwork, pillars and front walls built to match, plus retaining walls.
4. Drainage. Channel drains and soakaways.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Chorleywood job is priced after a free visit. These are the things that make the difference:
1. How big the area is.
2. The material and finish you choose.
3. How much digging out and spoil removal is needed.
4. The drainage needed.
5. Levels, steps and 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 ground and levels, and talk about the look you want.
2. Quote. A written quote with the materials, base and drainage, laid out clearly.
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.
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Chorleywood questions
Why is resin bound a good option for drainage in Chorleywood?
It's porous. The stones are bound with resin, but small gaps are left between them. So rain can drain through into the base below. That helps keep water off the road and off your neighbour's drive.
Can you lay a driveway near Chorleywood Common?
Yes. We'll check with you whether your home is in the conservation area, so the design and materials suit any rules.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Chorleywood?
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. Near Chorleywood Common, check with Three Rivers District Council first.
How long does a new driveway take in Chorleywood?
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday. We'll give you a clear timeframe with your written quote.
How do I look after a gravel drive in Chorleywood?
Rake it now and then, top it up every few years, and keep the edges tidy. A good base and edging help stop the stones spreading.
How do I look after a natural stone patio in Chorleywood?
Sweep it, clear leaves and moss, and give it a gentle wash once or twice a year. Sealing can help natural stone resist stains, and we can seal it for you if you'd like.
What does your guarantee cover in Chorleywood?
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 Heronsgate and Chorleywood Bottom?
Yes, along with the rest of Chorleywood and the villages nearby.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Rickmansworth, Croxley Green and Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, and in Northwood in north-west London. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Chorleywood quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.