Driveways · Farnham, Surrey
Driveways in Farnham.
Considered driveways for homes across GU9 · GU10. We're locally based, work to one programme, and stay on site until the job's properly finished.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Farnham
Same team on site every day
10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Typical book-in is four to eight weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
What we mean by driveways
The bit beneath the surface.
Driveways are the only part of the garden that takes a car every day. The ones that sink at the wheel tracks or rut at the gates were almost always laid on a sub-base that was too shallow, or edged in courses that weren't haunched in concrete. The visible block is the easy bit.
Sub-base built for the load
Type 1 to 200mm minimum for cars, compacted in 100mm layers - not dumped in one go. Geotextile separation where the ground is soft or wet.
Edges haunched, not just laid
Perimeter and feature courses haunched in C20 concrete so the field doesn't migrate sideways at the kerbline within five years.
Pattern that suits the house
Herringbone for strength under traffic, stretcher for paths and edges, clay or concrete block chosen to read with the property. Feature courses in a contrast tone where the front asks for it.
Why this works in Farnham
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
Farnham driveways projects share a pattern. The houses are well-loved, the kitchens have usually been extended, and the garden is the part that's been waiting its turn.
Some properties around Castle Street and Upper Hale sit within or close to the Farnham conservation area. We're used to detailing builds - materials, eaves heights and finishes - so they sit quietly within the setting.
- Older boundary walls - We protect existing brickwork during excavation rather than treating it as something to work around at the end.
- Mature root zones - Tree report where it's warranted, hand-dug foundations within protection areas, and layouts designed around the canopy.
- Conservation sensitivities - Materials and eaves heights chosen to sit quietly within the setting; planning advice given honestly when an application is genuinely needed.
Recent driveways
A few from in and around Farnham.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Surrey. Same approach, different gardens.
How we build it
The detail, in plain numbers.
Sub-base
Type 1 to 200mm under driveways, 100mm under paths
Laying course
30–50mm sharp sand, screeded level
Edges
Perimeter haunched in C20 concrete
Jointing
Kiln-dried sand brushed and vibrated, repeated after a week
BudgetMost block-paved driveways sit between £6,500 and £18,000 depending on size, pattern and drainage.
TimingTypical book-in is four to eight weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
Common questions
What Farnham clients usually ask about driveways.
Clay or concrete block - which is better?+
Clay blocks hold their colour for decades and read warmer; concrete blocks are cheaper up front and come in more contemporary tones. Both work when laid properly. We bring samples to the house so the choice is made against the property, not a brochure.
How long does a typical driveway take?+
Most domestic driveways run one to two weeks from break-out to final brushing. Larger drives with feature courses, kerbs and drainage can stretch to three.
Will the new driveway need planning permission?+
If it drains to a permeable area or includes a soakaway, no - under permitted development. If you're paving over to non-permeable surface without drainage, sometimes yes. We design with permeability or proper soakaway drainage in mind so it isn't an issue.
Can we keep our existing kerb line and just replace the surface?+
Sometimes - if the kerbs are sound and properly haunched. We check on the first visit and only rebuild what genuinely needs it.
Other work in Farnham
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Driveways in nearby areas.
Farnham · Surrey
Talk to us about driveways in Farnham.
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