5 Star Driveways & Patios Specialist Ltd lays driveways and patios and builds garden walls for homes all over Shenley and the villages around it. 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 Shenley
Shenley is a village in Hertfordshire, between Barnet and St Albans. It's in Hertsmere, so the council is Hertsmere Borough Council.
We work all over the village, including:
1. The village centre, around London Road.
2. The Porters Park estate.
3. Shenleybury, to the north.
We also work in these nearby villages:
1. Ridge and South Mimms, to the east. Both are in Hertsmere.
2. London Colney, to the north. This is in St Albans district, so its council is St Albans City and District Council.
What to think about in Shenley
1. Slow-draining ground. Some ground drains slowly, and water can sit near the surface after rain. So the base and drainage need care. We check how your ground drains on the free visit.
2. Soakaways. A soakaway only works where the ground lets water soak away. Where it doesn't, we look at channel drains or another outlet instead.
3. A softer look. Gravel, resin bound or natural stone can suit a softer, greener look at the front of a home.
4. The conservation area. The centre of Shenley village is a conservation area. If your home is in it, or is listed, there may be extra rules for walls, gates or a front garden. Check with Hertsmere Borough Council first. We'll help.
Our services in Shenley
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.
4. Drainage. Channel drains, and soakaways where the ground allows.
5. Decking. Timber and composite.
What affects the cost
Each Shenley 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 much digging there is, and how much spoil has to go.
4. The drainage needed.
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, look at the levels and check how your ground drains.
2. Quote. A written quote with the materials, base and drainage, set out clearly.
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.
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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Shenley questions
Will a resin bound driveway in Shenley drain on slow-draining ground?
Resin bound is porous, so rain can pass through the gaps between the stones into the base. On slow-draining ground, the water then needs somewhere to go. So we plan the base and drainage underneath to help carry it away.
Why does my Shenley garden stay wet?
Some ground holds water near the surface. On a new patio or drive, we set the levels so water runs away from the house, and plan the base and drainage to help carry it away.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway in Shenley?
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 look after a gravel drive in Shenley?
Rake it every so often, top it up every few years and keep the edges tidy. A firm base and edging help keep the stones in place.
What does your guarantee cover in Shenley?
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 Porters Park and Shenleybury?
Yes, along with Ridge and South Mimms.
Nearby towns we cover
We also work in Radlett, Borehamwood, St Albans and How Wood. See every town on our areas we cover page.
Get your free Shenley quote
Send my free quote request. Or call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338.