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Imprinted concrete driveways in London.
Pattern imprinted concrete is a continuous reinforced slab, coloured and imprinted while wet to look like stone, slate, cobble or brick, then sealed. It suits drives that need a strong surface with a decorative finish.
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One continuous slab. Patterned and sealed.
Imprinted concrete is poured as a reinforced slab, coloured with a surface hardener, textured with patterned mats while it is still workable, then cut with control joints and sealed. Because there are no joints between units, there is nowhere for weeds to establish within the surface.
The work happens in one day of pouring, so timing, weather and a prepared team matter. We plan the pour around access, the weather forecast and where the concrete lorry can stand.
Is imprinted concrete permeable?
No – imprinted concrete is an impermeable surface. Rainwater has to be directed to a drain, channel or soakaway, or to a permeable area within your property.
For front gardens this matters for planning, so we design the falls and drainage as part of the quotation.
Benefits
Why choose imprinted concrete?
Strong, continuous slab
Reinforced concrete spreads load across the whole drive.
Decorative finish
Stone, slate, cobble, brick and tile patterns in a range of colours.
Fewer weeds
No joints within the surface for weeds to root into.
Quick to use
Poured in a day; usable after curing time we confirm.
Contrasting borders
Border patterns and colours to frame the main area.
Resealable
The sealant can be renewed over time to refresh the colour.
Uses
Residential. Commercial.
Residential
- Driveways where a single continuous surface is wanted
- Patios and paths matching the drive
- Front garden conversions with drainage designed in
- Sloping drives with a textured finish site dependent
Commercial
- Forecourts and yard areas
- Showroom and office entrances
- Residential estate access roads specification dependent
- Pedestrian walkways
Options
Choices to make.
Pattern
Ashlar, cobble, slate, setts, brick and more.
Colour
Base colour hardener with a contrasting release agent.
Border
Contrasting border pattern or colour.
Sealant finish
Satin or gloss sealer, with anti-slip additive where useful.
Samples are brought to the survey. Colours on screen are indicative only.
Groundwork
The base is what makes it last.
The slab needs a stable, well-compacted sub-base, formwork set to the correct falls and steel mesh reinforcement where specified. Drainage and control joints are planned before the pour, not afterwards.
- Excavation and removal of the old surface
- Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Formwork to line and level, falls to drainage
- Steel mesh reinforcement where specified
Installation process
How we install imprinted concrete.
Survey
Levels, drainage, access for the concrete lorry or pump.
Written quotation
Itemised: excavation, base, drainage, pattern, colour, sealing.
Groundwork
Excavation, sub-base, formwork and drainage installed.
Pour & colour
Concrete poured and levelled; colour hardener applied.
Imprint
Pattern mats pressed in while the concrete is workable.
Cut, clean & seal
Control joints cut, surface washed and sealed.
How long does it take?
Groundwork usually takes a few days, followed by a single pour day. Sealing follows once the slab has cured enough. The whole job typically runs to about a week, depending on size and weather – we don't pour in unsuitable conditions.
Aftercare
Sweep and wash periodically. The sealant protects the surface and can be renewed every few years to restore colour – we'll give guidance at handover.
Project gallery
Imprinted Concrete projects.
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Cost factors
What affects the cost?
Every site is different, so we don’t publish set prices. After a free site survey you’ll receive an itemised quotation showing exactly what is included.
Area
Overall size and shape of the slab.
Groundwork
Excavation depth and sub-base required.
Drainage
Channel drains, gullies or soakaways for an impermeable surface.
Pattern & colours
Complexity of pattern, borders and number of colours.
Access for concrete
Whether a pump is needed to reach the area.
Sealing
Sealant type and any anti-slip additive.
FAQs
Imprinted Concrete FAQs.
Does imprinted concrete crack?
Concrete can develop fine cracks; control joints are cut to guide where movement happens. A sound sub-base and correct reinforcement reduce the risk.
Is imprinted concrete slippery?
Sealed surfaces can be slippery when wet. An anti-slip additive can be mixed into the sealer – we recommend it on slopes and paths.
Can it be laid on a slope?
Often, yes, with formwork and falls designed for the gradient. We assess this at survey.
How long before I can drive on it?
After the curing period we confirm for your job, which depends on temperature and the mix.
Does it need resealing?
Yes, periodically. Resealing refreshes colour and protection.
Other services
Other surfaces we install.
London coverage
Driveway installers across London.
We survey and install throughout Greater London. If your postcode is close by but not listed, ask us – we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help.
Boroughs we regularly cover
Free site survey
Request your free quote.
Tell us about your driveway and we’ll arrange a site survey and an itemised written quotation. Prefer to talk?
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