5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Dunstable. 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 Dunstable
Dunstable is a market town in Bedfordshire, not Hertfordshire. The council is Central Bedfordshire Council. The town grew up around a crossroads, where the old Roman road, Watling Street, meets the even older Icknield Way. Watling Street is now the High Street. Just south-west of the town, the steep chalk slopes of Dunstable Downs rise above it.
We work all over Dunstable, including:
1. The town centre, around the crossroads.
2. Beecroft, to the west.
3. Downside, to the south-east.
4. The Lowther Road area.
We also work in neighbouring Houghton Regis, and in the villages of Totternhoe, Kensworth and Caddington.
What to think about in Dunstable
1. Chalk ground. Dunstable sits on chalk, and the soil on top is often thin. Chalk can drain well, which can suit soakaways and porous surfaces. But it varies, so we check how your ground drains first.
2. Slopes near the Downs. There are steep chalk slopes around the town. Drives and gardens on sloping ground may need careful levels, steps or a retaining wall.
3. The right council. Planning questions in Dunstable and Houghton Regis go to Central Bedfordshire Council. The old town centre is a conservation area. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with Central Bedfordshire Council first. We'll help.
Our services in Dunstable
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. Soakaways and channel drains.
5. Decking. Timber and composite. Decking can be useful on a sloping plot.
What affects the cost
Each Dunstable 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. Slopes, 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 levels and look at the ground.
2. Quote. A clear 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 walls.
5. Handover. We tidy up, explain the aftercare and give you your 10-year guarantee.
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Dunstable questions
Why does resin bound drain well on a Dunstable driveway?
Resin bound is porous. The stones are held by resin, but small gaps are left, so rain can soak through into the base. Where the chalk below drains freely, it can work especially well.
Will a soakaway work at my Dunstable home?
Often, because chalk can drain well, but not on every plot. We check how your ground drains before we suggest one.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Dunstable?
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 Central Bedfordshire Council.
How do I care for a tarmac drive in Dunstable?
Sweep it, clear leaves, and wipe up fuel or oil quickly. Try not to turn the wheel while parked in the first few weeks, while it hardens.
What does your guarantee cover in Dunstable?
Our 10-year guarantee covers the driveways, patios and walls we build. There's no deposit. See our guarantee and insurance page.
How long does a new driveway take in Dunstable?
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday. We'll give you a clear timeframe with your written quote.
Do you cover Houghton Regis?
Yes, along with Totternhoe, Kensworth and Caddington.
Nearby towns we cover
Over the county line in Hertfordshire, we also work in Harpenden, Redbourn and Hemel Hempstead. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Dunstable quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.