Surrey · GU1, GU2, GU3, GU4
Patios & Driveways in Guildford
Patios and driveways covers designing and installing hard-standing surfaces — block paving, natural stone, resin-bound or tarmac — including sub-base preparation and drainage, which is a legal requirement for new impermeable driveways over a certain size.
In Guildford, that covers Onslow Village, Merrow, Burpham, Stoughton, Westborough, Charlotteville, Shalford. Guildford is Surrey's county town, with a historic cobbled High Street, a substantial university population, and residential areas ranging from Victorian terraces near the centre to larger detached houses in the surrounding hills, close to the North Downs and Surrey Hills.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Guildford for patios & driveways
Property styles in Guildford
Guildford's housing stock spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the town centre, substantial interwar and postwar detached housing in areas such as Onslow Village and Merrow, and newer developments on the town's edges.
Planning considerations
Guildford Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre and several residential areas are conservation areas, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape, affecting design and materials for visible extensions.
How it works
Our patios & driveways process
- 01
Design
Agreeing layout, material and falls for drainage.
- 02
Excavation
Excavating to the correct depth for the chosen sub-base and surface.
- 03
Sub-base
Laying and compacting a sub-base appropriate to the surface and expected loading.
- 04
Surface installation
Laying block paving, stone, resin or tarmac to the agreed design.
- 05
Drainage and finishing
Installing drainage where required, jointing and finishing edges.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Patios & Driveways in Guildford: FAQs
Do you provide patios & driveways across all of Guildford?
Yes, we cover the GU1 and GU2 and GU3 and GU4 postcode areas in full, including Onslow Village, Merrow, Burpham, Stoughton, Westborough, Charlotteville, Shalford.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
If the new or replacement driveway is more than 5 square metres and uses a non-permeable material without a soakaway or permeable drainage solution, planning permission is normally required. Using permeable materials or directing rainwater to a lawn or border avoids this. We advise on the right approach for your property.
Are there conservation areas across Guildford?
Yes, several, including the historic town centre and parts of some residential neighbourhoods. We check the position for your specific address as part of the feasibility assessment.
Get a quote for patios & driveways in Guildford
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.