Driveways and patios for Paignton's family homes and bungalows
Patios, paving, driveways, drainage, walls and groundworks in Paignton (TQ3, TQ4), from our base in Newton Abbot.
Paignton sits in the middle of Torbay, south of Torquay, and we reach it from Newton Abbot down the A380 and the Torbay Ring Road. Away from the seafront, much of the town is post-war housing: large estates of semis and bungalows on gentler ground towards Preston and Goodrington, and steeper streets as you head inland and up towards the hills.
That mix means a lot of practical work: replacing tired front drives, widening parking for a second car, re-laying patios that have sunk, and making gardens easier to look after. Much of Paignton has the red soils and sandstone common around this part of the bay, which can hold water after heavy rain, so a good base and a clear fall matter on every surface we lay.
Summer traffic and deliveries
Roads around the seafront and the Ring Road get busy in the summer holidays. We plan material deliveries around that where we can, and allow for it when setting start dates.
Front drives in Torbay
Paignton is in Torbay Council's area. A new or widened opening onto the road needs a dropped kerb approved by Torbay Council, and a front drive over five square metres generally needs to be permeable or drain within the property.
What we build in Paignton
- DrivewaysMany Paignton homes have room to widen a drive, which means a new sub-base, edging and a surface that drains properly.
- PatiosOld concrete or sunken slab patios on estate gardens can be dug out and replaced on a proper base.
- LandscapingFor bungalow gardens we often lay paving, raised beds or artificial grass to cut down on mowing and weeding.
Examples of K D’s work from around South Devon.
Building work in Paignton: questions
Can you widen my driveway in Paignton?
Usually, yes. We dig out, extend the sub-base and edging, and lay a matching or new surface. If the opening onto the road gets wider, you will need Torbay Council's approval for the dropped kerb.
Can you make a bungalow garden easier to maintain?
Yes. A paved seating area, raised beds at a comfortable height and artificial grass in place of lawn are common choices, and we can build all of them.
Why has my old patio sunk?
Usually because the base was too thin or the slabs were laid on dabs of mortar. On softer red soils that shows up within a few years. The fix is to lift it and rebuild on a compacted sub-base.
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A quote in Paignton
Send a couple of photos and a rough idea of what you want. We’ll come out, look at the ground and the levels, and give you a written quote.