SoLondon Driveways and Patios designs and builds driveways, patios and gardens across Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden and the KT postcodes. We come to you, and we bring proper groundwork and drainage to every Kingston job.

Local knowledge that matters in Kingston

Kingston blends riverside period homes near the Thames with large interwar and post-war housing out toward Surbiton and New Malden. The soil here often carries a clay content that shrinks and swells with the seasons — which is exactly why a shallow, under-built driveway cracks and sinks within a couple of winters. We dig to the right depth, build a stable sub-base and design drainage that copes with heavy clay and the occasional Thames-side downpour.

What we install in Kingston

From block paving driveways and resin bound surfaces to Indian sandstone and porcelain patios, plus decking, garden walls, drainage and full hard & soft landscaping.

How we work

Excavation, a correct sub-base and built-in drainage come first — non-negotiable on Kingston’s clay. Where planning applies we advise on SUDS-compliant permeable surfaces so front-garden projects stay within the rules.

Kingston FAQs

Why does the clay soil matter? Clay moves with moisture. A properly excavated, well-drained build stays level; a cheap one won’t.

Do you cover Surbiton and New Malden? Yes, across the KT area.

Will a new driveway need planning permission? Not with a permeable surface or on-site drainage — we design for both.

For a free Kingston estimate, contact us or call 07307 341055.