Guides for London
gardens and driveways.
Practical guides on paving, driveways, decking and garden design for homeowners across all 32 London boroughs.
Guides to the work itself
Materials, planning rules and build detail — written to answer the question rather than to sell the job.
Do You Need Planning Permission for a New Driveway in London?
Permeable vs impermeable surfaces, the five square metre rule and where the water is allowed to go — what London homeowners need to know before laying a new driveway.
Read guideComposite vs Hardwood Decking: Which Is Best for a London Garden?
Maintenance, lifespan, how each one ages and how each one fails — compared honestly, so you can pick the right deck for a damp, shaded British garden.
Read guideSmall Garden Design Ideas for London Townhouses & Terraces
Why compact city gardens usually feel smaller than they are, and the handful of decisions — floor, boundaries, seating, levels — that reliably fix it.
Read guideHow to Maintain a Porcelain Patio: A Year-Round Care Guide
Porcelain needs less care than any other paving — but the little it does need is specific, and a few common habits will damage it.
Read guideBest Driveway Options for SE21 Homes: Materials & Styles
Natural stone, permeable block paving or resin? Choosing a driveway for the period houses of Dulwich — including the consent most SE21 owners do not expect to need.
Read guideHow Much Does Porcelain Paving Cost in London? (2026 Guide)
Porcelain paving in London typically costs £165–£255 per m², supplied and laid. What sits inside that figure, what pushes a patio up or down the range, and how to compare quotes.
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