· Driveways · 3 min read
Autumn Gold Beta Trio Block Paving Driveway in Lordswood, Medway
A one-week driveway transformation in Lordswood using Autumn Gold Beta Trio blocks, a contrasting charcoal border and on-site drainage through resin ACO channels and soakaways
This Lordswood driveway was completed in one week using Autumn Gold Beta Trio block paving with a charcoal border. The new layout keeps the established shrubs and small front lawn while providing a broad parking area, finished with soakaway systems and resin ACO drainage at the pavement edge.
Autumn Gold Across the Full Frontage
The wide view shows how the mixed red, gold and brown tones work across the full frontage. Beta Trio uses several block sizes, breaking up the surface without relying on a single repeated herringbone pattern. A charcoal soldier-course border frames the driveway against the pavement, planting and side boundary.
From the road, the curved line through the paving leads towards the entrance while the straight charcoal edge gives the parking area a clear finish. The existing hedge still screens the corner of the plot rather than being removed to create a completely hard-landscaped frontage.
Curved Border Around the Entrance
The border changes direction around the established shrub beside the front door. Cutting this curve into the Trio field blocks creates a deliberate transition between the main parking area and the entrance path, while retaining the planting that softens the brick frontage.
The house-side view shows the same border continuing around the second planted area. Matching the curves on both sides ties the layout together and makes the retained garden beds part of the design.
Drainage Along the Pavement Edge
A resin ACO channel runs across the vehicle entrance, intercepting surface water before it reaches the pavement. The channel connects to the soakaway system installed within the property, keeping run-off on site. The charcoal course behind it gives the drainage line a neat visual edge.
Works Completed
- Autumn Gold Beta Trio paving — mixed-size blocks laid across the parking area and entrance
- Charcoal block border — straight perimeter courses and curved detailing around retained shrubs
- Resin ACO drainage — linear channel installed across the pavement entrance
- Soakaway systems — installed to manage surface water within the plot
- One-week programme — the complete driveway finished within the working week
Driveway Work Around Lordswood and Medway
Lordswood sits on the southern side of Chatham, within the wider area we cover from Rochester and Gillingham to Strood, Rainham and the Hoo Peninsula. Homeowners looking for block paving driveway contractors across Medway can choose the paving blend, border layout and drainage arrangement to suit their own frontage. See our driveway installation service or get in touch to arrange a free site survey and quote.
Ready to Start Your Project in Kent?
Join many satisfied customers who chose Sterling Projects for their driveway, extension, or garden transformation
Many happy customers in Kent
100% Free, No Obligation
5-Year Guarantee
20+ Years Experience
Same-Day Response
"We couldn't be happier with our new driveway. Marc and the team transformed our tired old driveway into a stunning block-paved entrance. Professional from start to finish!"
— Pat Martin, Kent
