5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Radlett. 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 Radlett
Radlett is in Hertfordshire, in the borough of Hertsmere, so the council is Hertsmere Borough Council. Radlett is part of Aldenham parish.
We work all over Radlett, including:
1. The town centre.
2. Battlers Green, to the south-west.
3. The roads on both sides of the main street, out to the edges of the town.
We also work in these nearby places:
1. Letchmore Heath and Aldenham, to the south-west.
2. Shenley, to the east.
3. Borehamwood, to the south-east, and Elstree, to the south.
4. Park Street, to the north.
All of these are in Hertsmere, apart from Park Street, which is in St Albans district.
What to think about in Radlett
1. Slopes. Some drives and gardens slope. We plan the levels to help send water away from the house.
2. Larger drives. A big drive means more rain to deal with. So we plan the drainage from the start, not as an afterthought.
3. Your ground. Ground can change across a garden. We check how your ground drains before planning a soakaway.
4. Conservation areas. Radlett has two conservation areas: Radlett North, around the town centre, and Radlett South, a little further south. Letchmore Heath, Aldenham and Shenley have their own too. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, there may be extra rules for walls, gates or a front garden. Check with Hertsmere Borough Council first. We'll help.
What we do in Radlett
1. Driveways. Resin bound, block paving, tarmac and gravel.
2. Patios. Porcelain, or Indian sandstone and York stone.
3. Garden walls. Brickwork, pillars and entrance walls built to match, plus retaining walls.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Radlett job is priced after a free visit. These are the things that make the difference:
1. The size of the drive or patio.
2. The material and finish you choose.
3. How much digging there is, and how much spoil has to go.
4. The drainage needed, especially on larger drives.
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 and look at the ground and levels.
2. Quote. A written quote with 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 drive or patio goes down, with edging, drainage and any walls.
5. Handover. We tidy up, run through the aftercare and give you your 10-year guarantee.
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
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Radlett questions
Is resin bound good for a large Radlett driveway?
It can be. Resin bound is porous, so rain can soak through the small gaps between the stones, rather than running off. On a large drive, that can mean less surface water to deal with, as long as the base below drains well.
How do you handle drainage on a big Radlett drive?
We set the levels so water runs away from the house, and lay the right base. Then we can fit channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows, sized for the area.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Radlett?
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 Hertsmere Borough Council.
How do I care for a York stone patio in Radlett?
Sweep it, clear leaves and moss, and wash it gently once or twice a year. We can seal natural stone if you'd like.
What does the guarantee cover in Radlett?
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 Letchmore Heath and Aldenham?
Yes, along with Shenley and the rest of the area around Radlett.
Nearby towns we cover
We also cover Shenley, Borehamwood, Bushey, Bricket Wood and St Albans. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Radlett quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.