Question 1

I'm in the Wimbledon conservation area — do I need permission?

Accepted Answer

Typically yes — the Wimbledon Village, John Innes, and Ridgway conservation areas have Article 4 directions that can withdraw permitted development for front-driveway changes. We'll confirm the exact designation for your address before we quote and, if a planning application is needed, we spec the materials to match Merton's Design Guide (natural stone, brick borders, permeable build-up) so it passes first time.

Question 2

Can you match a natural-stone or York-stone frontage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a large share of our Wimbledon work is natural stone: reclaimed York, granite setts, and Yorkstone-effect porcelain where the substrate won't take the real thing. We source through the same suppliers we've used for twenty years so batches match, and Danny walks the pointing colour with you before the mortar goes in.

Question 3

How long does a driveway take on a Wimbledon Edwardian frontage?

Accepted Answer

A typical Wimbledon Edwardian frontage — steps, tiled path, off-street bay — is usually 6 to 9 days end-to-end. Natural stone runs a day or two longer than block. We stage the dig so the front door stays accessible the whole time, and we protect the tessellated tile path with ply and screen if we're keeping it.

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