Driveways & paving
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Block paving, resin-bound, tarmac, gravel and patios. Verified Premium contractors — sealed-bid quotes, no leaflet-through-the-door outfits.
Recent Driveways & Paving, Surrey
New driveways typically £3k–£12k.Recent Driveways & Paving, Essex
New driveways typically £3k–£12k.Recent Driveways & Paving, Birmingham
New driveways typically £3k–£12k.Anonymised recent matches.
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What "Driveways & Paving" covers
Verified Premium specialists who handle the full scope, not just one slice. One auction, one builder, one point of contact.
Block-paved and resin-bound driveways
Tarmac and gravel driveways
Patios, paths and steps
Drainage, edging and dropped kerbs
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What we typically include — and don't
A clear scope is the difference between a smooth project and the renovation horror story your friends tell at dinner.
Included
In scope- Excavation, sub-base and proper compaction
- Drainage to meet SuDS rules on front gardens
- Edging, jointing and waste disposal
Typically not included
Priced separately- Garden redesign and planting (landscaping category)
- Retaining walls over 1m (structural design first)
- Council application fees for dropped kerbs (paid direct)
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Realistic cost range
New driveways typically £3k–£12k.
The Project Cost Tool gives you a postcode-adjusted range with a clear breakdown of what’s included. Use it before you talk to a builder so you walk in knowing your numbers.
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Common questions
Direct, plain answers. No marketing copy.
How much does a new driveway cost?
A two-car block-paved driveway typically £4.5k–£8k; resin-bound £5k–£10k; tarmac and gravel less. The sub-base drives the price — and the lifespan. Use the Project Cost Tool for a postcode-adjusted range.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable or drains to a lawn or soakaway. Impermeable surfaces over 5m² draining to the road need permission — verified contractors design to SuDS rules so you don't.
How do I avoid a driveway that sinks?
It's what's underneath: 150mm+ of compacted MOT Type 1 on a geotextile, laid to falls. Cheap quotes skimp exactly there. Sealed bids on Compare Builders specify the build-up, so you can compare like for like.
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