5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Kings Langley. 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 Kings Langley
Kings Langley is a village in Hertfordshire, in the valley of the River Gade. Homes have spread out on either side of the main road through the village.
The village is split between two councils, and the River Gade is the dividing line:
1. The larger part, west of the river, is in Dacorum. The council is Dacorum Borough Council.
2. The smaller part, east of the river, is in Three Rivers. The council is Three Rivers District Council.
We work on both sides of the river, and in Rucklers Lane, just to the north.
We also work in nearby places such as Chipperfield, Bedmond, Hunton Bridge and Nash Mills.
What to think about in Kings Langley
1. Which council? Planning questions go to Dacorum Borough Council or Three Rivers District Council, depending on which side of the Gade you live. We'll help you work out which one applies.
2. Valley slopes. In a valley, drives can rise or fall from the road. We set the levels first, to help send rain away from the house.
3. Lower ground. If your home is on lower ground near the river, the ground may stay wetter. We check how your ground drains before planning the drainage.
4. The conservation area. The centre of the village is a conservation area. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, there may be extra rules, so ask the council first. We're happy to help.
Services in Kings Langley
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 where a garden steps up or down.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite decks.
What affects the cost
Each Kings Langley job is priced after a free visit. These are the things that make the difference:
1. The size of the job.
2. The material you choose.
3. How deep we need to dig, and how much spoil has to go.
4. The drainage needed, especially on lower, wetter ground.
5. Slopes, 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 levels and look at the ground.
2. Quote. A written quote setting out the materials, base and drainage.
3. Base. We take out 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 built in.
5. Handover. We leave a tidy site, give you aftercare advice and hand over your 10-year guarantee.
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
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Kings Langley questions
Will a resin bound drive in Kings Langley let water through?
Yes. Resin bound is porous, so rain can pass through the gaps between the bound stones into the base below. It needs the right base, which we build to suit your ground.
How do you handle drainage on a sloping Kings Langley drive?
We set the levels so water runs away from the house. Where needed, we can fit a channel drain at the bottom of the slope. It links to a soakaway where the ground allows, or to a suitable outlet.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Kings Langley?
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. Depending on which side of the River Gade you live, check with Dacorum Borough Council or Three Rivers District Council.
How do I look after block paving in Kings Langley?
Sweep it regularly and pull out weeds early. Top up the joint sand if it wears down. A light clean now and then helps keep it looking good.
What's covered by your guarantee in Kings Langley?
Our 10-year guarantee covers the driveways, patios and walls we build. There's no deposit. See our guarantee and insurance page.
Can you build decking on a sloping Kings Langley garden?
Yes. A raised timber or composite deck can turn a slope into a level space you can use.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Abbots Langley, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Croxley Green and Rickmansworth. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Kings Langley quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.