5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Redbourn. 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 Redbourn
Redbourn is a village in Hertfordshire, between St Albans and Dunstable. It's in Redbourn parish, and the council is St Albans City and District Council. The River Ver runs through the parish.
We work all over the village, including:
1. The High Street, at the centre of the village.
2. Church End, to the south-west of the centre.
3. Redbournbury, just to the south.
We also work in these nearby villages, which are in Dacorum, not St Albans district:
1. Flamstead, to the north-west.
2. Trowley Bottom, to the west.
3. Markyate, further to the north-west.
What to think about in Redbourn
1. The conservation area. Much of the old village is a conservation area. It takes in the High Street, the Common and Church End. If your home is in it, or is listed, there may be extra rules for walls, gates and front gardens. We'll help you check with St Albans City and District Council.
2. Ground near the river. If your home is on lower ground near the Ver, the ground may stay damp after rain. We check how your ground drains before choosing a channel drain, a soakaway or both.
3. Your ground. Ground can change from one garden to the next. We look at the ground on the free visit before planning the base and drainage.
How we can help in Redbourn
1. Driveways. Resin bound, block paving, tarmac or gravel.
2. Patios. Porcelain for easy upkeep, or natural Indian sandstone and York stone.
3. Garden walls. Brickwork, pillars and front walls built to match, plus retaining walls.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber or composite.
What affects the cost
Each Redbourn job is priced after a free visit. These are the things that make the difference:
1. The size and shape of the area.
2. The surface or stone you choose.
3. How much digging there is, and how much spoil has to go.
4. The drainage needed, especially on damper ground.
5. Levels, steps and any walls.
6. Access for a digger 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 clear written quote setting out the materials, base and drainage.
3. Base. We take up the old surface, remove the 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.
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
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Redbourn questions
Does resin bound let water through on a Redbourn driveway?
Yes. Resin bound is porous, so water can pass through small gaps between the bound stones into the base below. Laid on the right base, it helps keep rainwater off the road.
Why does water sit on some Redbourn drives after rain?
It usually comes down to a drive that doesn't slope enough, a base that doesn't drain, or damp ground below. On a new drive, we plan the levels, the base and the drainage, such as a channel drain, or a soakaway where the ground allows.
Do I need planning permission to pave my front garden in Redbourn?
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 St Albans City and District Council.
How do I look after a gravel driveway in Redbourn?
Rake it now and then to keep it level, and top it up every few years. Edging and a proper base help keep the stones in place.
What guarantee do I get in Redbourn?
Our 10-year guarantee covers the driveways, patios and walls we build. There's no deposit. See our guarantee and insurance page.
Can you match a new patio to my Redbourn driveway?
Yes. We can use matching or complementary materials, so the front and back of your home tie together.
Nearby towns we cover
From Redbourn, we also work in Harpenden, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. Over the county line in Bedfordshire, we work in Dunstable. See the full list on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Redbourn quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.