Block paving
From £95/m²
Learn morePermeable optionDrains through the joints
25+ yearsTypical life
5–8 daysFor a 50 m² drive
Re-sand jointsEvery few years
Turning carsHerringbone locks together
Surfaces & groundwork
Four surfaces. One standard.
Choose the look you love. We build the ground beneath it, so it still looks this good in twenty years.
Block paving.
From £95/m²
Herringbone that stays put.
Herringbone blocks lock together, so they won't creep, rut or rock when you turn the car on them. We lay clay or concrete blocks on a deep, compacted stone base and set every edge in concrete, which is why the pattern stays crisp for decades.
Best for: full driveways, parking bays, anything a vehicle turns on. Available in charcoal, brindle and buff.
- 90° herringbone
- Vehicle-rated
- Replaceable blocks
Resin bound.
From £110/m²
A smooth, permeable finish.
Rain drains straight through, so there are no puddles, no loose stones and no joints for weeds. On the right base it often avoids a separate soakaway and can keep a front drive within planning rules. We prepare that base properly, because resin is only as good as what's under it.
Best for: smooth, joint-free finishes, wheelchair and pushchair access, drives that puddle now.
- Fully permeable
- Low maintenance
- Seamless finish
Patios & stone.
From £120/m²
A full mortar bed, not five blobs.
Many patios are laid on five dabs of mortar per slab, which leaves hollows that rock, crack and stain. We bed every slab on a full layer of mortar and lay it to a gentle fall away from the house, so it feels solid underfoot and rain runs off, not in.
Best for: porcelain, Indian sandstone, Yorkshire riven and granite. Sealed or unsealed.
- Full mortar bed
- Precision falls
- Porcelain & stone
Tarmac & kerbs.
From £70/m²
Two hot-laid layers.
We lay two layers of tarmac and roll both while hot, so the surface stays tight and the edges don't crumble. Need a dropped kerb? We handle the Devon County Council application and paperwork, then install it to their specification.
Best for: long drives, farm tracks, budget-conscious resurfacing, vehicle crossings.
- Two hot layers
- Long approaches
- Kerb applications
Which surface is right for you?
Four ways to finish a drive, side by side.
Resin bound
From £110/m²
Learn moreFully permeableWater passes straight through
15–20 yearsTypical life
3–5 daysFor a 50 m² drive
Sweep & rinseTwice a year
Step-free accessSmooth, no joints
Patios & stone
From £120/m²
Learn moreLaid to falls1:80 away from the house
25+ yearsTypical life
4–7 daysFor a 30 m² patio
Clean & sealAs the stone needs
GardensTerraces and paths
Tarmac & kerbs
From £70/m²
Learn moreDrainedTo a channel or soakaway
15–20 yearsTypical life
2–4 daysFor a 50 m² drive
Very littleOccasional sweep
Long drivesBest value per m²
Prices and timings are indicative for this portfolio concept. Every quote follows a survey.
Not sure
which one?
Send us a photo and we'll tell you which finish suits your home and what the ground needs. If your drive only needs relaying, we'll say so and save you the cost.