Kent · ME14, ME15, ME16
Patios & Driveways in Maidstone
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 Maidstone, that covers Allington, Barming, Loose, Penenden Heath, Tovil, Weavering, Bearsted. Maidstone is the county town of Kent, set on the River Medway, with a historic centre and a broad mix of Victorian terraces, interwar suburbs and newer estate development across the wider town and surrounding villages.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Maidstone for patios & driveways
Property styles in Maidstone
The town includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the centre, substantial interwar semis in the surrounding suburbs, and more recent estate housing on the town's edges, alongside period cottages in the outlying villages.
Planning considerations
Maidstone Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre and several village centres in the borough are conservation areas, and some areas are at risk of flooding from the River Medway, which can affect ground floor extension and conversion design.
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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FAQs
Patios & Driveways in Maidstone: FAQs
Do you provide patios & driveways across all of Maidstone?
Yes, we cover the ME14 and ME15 and ME16 postcode areas in full, including Allington, Barming, Loose, Penenden Heath, Tovil, Weavering, Bearsted.
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.
Does flood risk from the River Medway affect extensions in Maidstone?
For properties in flood risk areas, extension design may need to take flood resilience into account, and a flood risk assessment can be required as part of a planning application. We check the Environment Agency flood mapping for your property during feasibility.
Get a quote for patios & driveways in Maidstone
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.