5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Rickmansworth. 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 Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth is a town in Hertfordshire. It's in Three Rivers district, so the council is Three Rivers District Council. The River Chess and the River Gade join the River Colne here.
We work all around Rickmansworth, including:
1. The town centre.
2. Batchworth, on the south side of the town.
3. Mill End, to the west.
4. Loudwater, to the north.
5. Croxley Green, to the north-east.
6. Moor Park, to the south-east.
We also work in nearby villages:
1. Maple Cross and West Hyde, to the south-west.
2. Chorleywood, to the west.
3. Sarratt, to the north.
All of these places are in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire.
What to think about in Rickmansworth
1. Lower ground near the rivers. If your home is on low ground near a river or the canal, the ground may be wet. We check how your ground drains before choosing a surface, and plan the drainage to suit.
2. Slopes. Away from the rivers, some drives and gardens slope. We set the levels to help send rain away from the house and make it easy to get the car on and off.
3. Conservation areas. Rickmansworth has several, including the town centre, Moor Park, Loudwater Estate, and Nightingale Road and Cedars Avenue. If your home is in one, or is listed, there may be extra rules for walls, gates or a front garden. Check with Three Rivers District Council first. We can help.
What we do in Rickmansworth
1. Driveways. Resin bound, block paving, tarmac and gravel.
2. Patios. Porcelain, plus Indian sandstone and York stone.
3. Garden walls. Brickwork, pillars and front walls built to match, with retaining walls for sloping gardens.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber or composite decks.
What affects the cost
Each Rickmansworth 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 you choose.
3. How much digging there is, and how much spoil has to go.
4. How much drainage the ground needs.
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 ground and levels, and hear what you want.
2. Quote. A written quote covering the materials, base and drainage.
3. Base. We lift 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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Rickmansworth questions
Is resin bound a good choice for drainage in Rickmansworth?
Often, yes. Resin bound is porous, so rain can drain through small gaps between the stones into the base, instead of running off. Where the ground below is slow to drain, we can add a soakaway where the ground allows, or link to a drain.
My Rickmansworth garden gets wet. Can I still have a patio?
Usually, yes. We set the levels so water runs away from the house, and we can add drainage where water collects.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Rickmansworth?
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 Three Rivers District Council.
How do I care for a resin bound drive in Rickmansworth?
Sweep it, clear leaves and give it a gentle wash now and then. Keeping it clean helps the water keep draining through.
What's covered by your guarantee in Rickmansworth?
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 Mill End and Moor Park?
Yes, along with Batchworth, Loudwater and the villages nearby.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Croxley Green, Chorleywood and Watford, and over the London border in Northwood. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Rickmansworth quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.