5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Edgware. 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 Edgware
Edgware is a suburban town in north-west London. It is split between two London boroughs. The old Roman road, Watling Street, runs through the town as the A5. It is called the High Street in the town centre. Most homes east of this road come under Barnet Council. Most homes west of it come under Harrow Council. Two streams, Edgware Brook and Deans Brook, run through the area and join to form the Silk Stream.
We work all over Edgware, including:
1. The town centre, around Station Road and the Broadwalk Centre (Barnet).
2. Burnt Oak, to the south-east (mostly Barnet).
3. Canons Park, to the south-west (Harrow).
4. The Hale, to the east (Barnet).
5. Edgwarebury and the Broadfields Estate, to the north (Barnet).
We also work in nearby Little Stanmore (Harrow) and Mill Hill (Barnet). Over the county line, we work in the village of Elstree, which is in Hertfordshire.
What to think about in Edgware
1. Steep ground. Much of Edgware is steep, especially around Edgwarebury Park and the Broadfields Estate. Sloping drives need careful levels, and sometimes steps or a retaining wall.
2. Clay, and wetter ground by the brooks. Most of Edgware sits on London Clay, and the ground near the brooks can be wetter. Clay drains slowly, so we plan the base and drainage with that in mind.
3. Which council? Check whether your home is on the Barnet side or the Harrow side. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with that council before changing walls or a front garden. We'll help you find out which council covers you.
Our services in Edgware
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 steep plots.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Edgware job is priced after a free visit. 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 the spoil to take away.
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, look at the slope and check the ground.
2. Quote. A written quote with the materials, base and drainage, clearly listed.
3. Base. We dig out, take away the 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.
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
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Edgware questions
Can I have a resin bound drive on clay in Edgware?
Yes, with the right base. Resin bound is porous, so rain can drain through small gaps between the stones. Clay drains slowly, so we plan a way out for the water below, such as a drain connection.
How do you deal with water on a steep Edgware drive?
We set the levels so water runs away from the house. We can fit a channel drain at the bottom of the slope to catch it.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Edgware?
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 Barnet or Harrow Council.
How should I look after block paving in Edgware?
Sweep it, pull weeds early and top up the joint sand when it wears down. A light clean keeps the colour fresh.
What's covered by your guarantee in Edgware?
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 Burnt Oak and Canons Park?
Yes, along with The Hale, Edgwarebury and the rest of Edgware.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Stanmore and Harrow (Harrow Council). Over the county line in Hertfordshire, we work in Borehamwood. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Edgware quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.