Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?

If the driveway is over 5 square metres and uses impermeable materials (block paving without drainage, solid tarmac), you may need planning permission. Using permeable paving or including soakaway drainage avoids this requirement.

How long does block paving last?

Quality block paving typically lasts 25–30+ years with proper installation and drainage. Over time, joints may need re-sanding and weeds managed, but the blocks themselves are very durable.

Do I need permission to remove a tree?

If a tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or is in a conservation area, you must get permission from your local council before any pruning or removal. Removing a protected tree without consent can result in significant fines.

What is the cheapest type of driveway?

Gravel is the most affordable option at £20–£40 per square metre installed. Tarmac costs £40–£70/m², block paving £60–£100/m², and resin-bound surfacing £50–£80/m². The right choice depends on appearance, durability, and drainage requirements.

SL postcode area

Find trusted Landscaper professionals in SL

SL covers areas including Slough, Ascot, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross. Compare landscaper quotes with clearer local context for travel, access, materials, parking, and property constraints.

What to include in your landscaper quote request

Ask for excavation depths, sub-base build-up, drainage assumptions, and spoil removal in writing.
Confirm whether plants, turf, lighting, and irrigation are included or listed as optional extras.
Get the exact paving, timber, or fencing specification so cheaper quotes are not using thinner materials.
Request weather allowances and maintenance handover details before appointing a landscaper.
Confirm the postcode district, parking restrictions, access route, and preferred working hours.

Red flags before hiring

No written detail on excavation depth, sub-base, drainage, or spoil disposal.
Material descriptions that stay vague on thickness, grade, or treatment level.
Large deposits requested before measurements, levels, or boundary assumptions are agreed.
Claims that weather and access constraints 'won't affect price' on exposed external work.
Quotes that ignore access, waste, permits, or travel time across the SL area.

Landscaper quote pages by SL district

District pages keep postcode SEO useful without generating thin full-postcode pages.

Landscaper in SL6

Bray, Bray Wick, Burchett's Green, Cookham, Cookham Dean, Cookham Rise, Furze Platt, Hitcham, Holyport, Hurley, Hurley Bottom, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, Paley Street, Pinkneys Green, Stud Green, Taplow, Touchen End, White Waltham, Woodlands Park

Landscaper in SL1

Burnham, Littleworth, Salt Hill, Slough, Upton, Cippenham

Landscaper in SL4

Boveney, Clewer, Cranbourne, Dorney, Eton, Eton Wick, Fifield, Oakley Green, Old Windsor, Spital, Windsor, Berkshire, Winkfield, Woodside

Landscaper in SL2

Farnham Common, Farnham Royal, Hedgerley, Stoke Poges

Landscaper in SL3

Colnbrook, Datchet, Fulmer, George Green, Horton, Langley, Poyle

Landscaper in SL5

Ascot, Burleigh, Cheapside, North Ascot, South Ascot, Sunningdale, Sunninghill

Landscaper in SL9

Chalfont Common, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Horn Hill

Landscaper in SL7

Bisham, Little Marlow, Lower Woodend, Buckinghamshire, Marlow, Marlow Bottom, Medmenham

Landscaper in SL0

Iver, Iver Heath, Richings Park, Thorney

Landscaper in SL8

Bourne End, Well End, Buckinghamshire