Find a local driveway specialist
Driveways fail from the base up. Any quote that doesn't mention excavation depth, sub-base and drainage is worth questioning, however good the surface looks on the day.
What driveway and patio specialists do
Driveway and patio specialists excavate, lay sub-base and install block paving, resin bound, tarmac, concrete and natural stone, including edgings, drainage and dropped kerbs.
Typical driveway specialist jobs
- Block paved driveways with edging and drainage
- Resin bound driveways and paths
- Tarmac drives and repairs
- Porcelain and sandstone patios
- Driveway widening and dropped kerbs
- Pressure washing and resanding existing paving
When you might need one
- The drive is cracked, sunken or weed-ridden
- You need parking for another vehicle
- Surface water is running towards the house
What to include when you post the job
The more of this you give up front, the more accurate the quotes you get back.
- Give approximate square metres and current surface
- Say whether you need drainage or a dropped kerb
- Mention slope and access for machinery
- Add photos including the road and house frontage
Questions to ask a driveway specialist
- How deep is the excavation and what sub-base are you using?
- How is surface water handled to meet SuDS rules?
- Is spoil removal included?
- What guarantee is offered against sinking and weeds?
How Find A Trade Local works for driveway specialist jobs
- Describe the job and add photos — it takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
- Enter your postcode so we only show the job to driveway and patio specialists who cover your area.
- Interested driveway and patio specialists unlock the lead and message you through the platform.
- Compare their profiles, declared credentials and reviews, then choose who to speak to.
- Your phone number and email stay private until you decide to share them.
Driveway and patio specialists FAQs
How much does a block paved driveway cost?
Usually £90–£150 per square metre installed in the UK, so a typical two-car drive lands around £4,000–£8,000 including excavation and drainage.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
Not if you use permeable materials or direct water to a soakaway or lawn. Impermeable surfaces over 5m² draining to the road do need permission.
Resin or block paving?
Resin is seamless, permeable and low maintenance but needs a sound base beneath. Block paving is easier to repair in patches and generally cheaper to lay.
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