Compare Quotes from Local Driveway Specialists
Whether you're planning a new driveway, replacing a worn surface or adding drainage, MyDrivewayPrices.co.uk helps homeowners across the UK find local paving and driveway companies. Submit one short online enquiry and we will try to match you with independent specialists who cover your area.
Depending on availability, your enquiry may be matched with up to four contractors who can contact you directly, discuss the job, arrange a site visit and provide their own quotation.
The service is free for homeowners and every quote is provided without obligation. The final decision always stays with you.
How to Get Your Driveway Quotes
- Describe the job online. Tell us where the property is and what type of driveway work you need.
- We match the enquiry. Up to four local specialists may receive your details, depending on the service and availability nearby.
- Discuss the property. Contractors can contact you, ask questions and arrange a site visit when one is needed.
- Compare written quotations. Check the work included, materials, drainage, price and timescale.
Driveway Services We Cover
Asphalt and tarmac driveways
Full installation of new asphalt and tarmac driveways, from excavation and sub-base preparation through to the finished surface course.
Gravel driveways
A low-maintenance option using a membrane, sub-base and decorative gravel finish, contained with suitable edging.
Block paving
Concrete or clay block pavers laid on a compacted sub-base in a chosen pattern, offering a durable and attractive finish.
Patios and slab paving
Concrete, porcelain or natural stone slabs laid on a prepared base for driveways and adjoining patio areas.
Resin bound driveways
A smooth, permeable resin and aggregate surface laid over a stable sub-base, popular for its modern finish.
Concrete driveways
Reinforced concrete driveways in plain, stamped or exposed-aggregate finishes, poured and finished to suit the property.
Good Driveways Start Below the Surface
The visible finish is only one part of a driveway. Excavation, a stable sub-base and careful compaction help prevent sinking, rocking blocks and cracked surfaces. The required depth will depend on the existing ground, the chosen finish and the vehicles that will use it.
A contractor should also plan the levels before laying begins. The finished driveway needs sensible falls so rainwater does not collect beside the house, run across a pavement or cause problems for a neighbouring property.
Driveway Drainage and Planning
In many cases, a new or replacement front driveway can be installed without a planning application when it uses a permeable surface or directs water to a lawn, border or suitable drainage feature within the property. Rules can vary with the design and location, so homeowners should check with their local planning and highway authorities when unsure.
Possible solutions include permeable block paving, resin bound surfacing laid on a suitable permeable base, loose gravel, channel drains and soakaways. The right arrangement depends on the site, soil and where water can safely discharge.
Work That Can Be Included in a Driveway Quote
- site measurement, levels and design advice;
- lifting and disposing of an old driveway;
- excavation and removal of soil;
- geotextile membrane and compacted sub-base construction;
- edging kerbs, borders and retaining details;
- drainage channels, falls and soakaway work;
- installation of the chosen driveway surface;
- steps, paths and adjoining patio areas;
- repairs, cleaning, resealing or resurfacing; and
- making good around gates, walls and planting beds.
What Changes the Cost of a Driveway?
Driveway prices are normally affected by the total area, surface material, excavation depth, condition of the ground and access for machinery. Drainage, decorative borders, complicated patterns, walls and steps can add to the overall cost. Comparing itemised quotes helps you see whether contractors have allowed for the same preparation and finish.
What to Check When Comparing Quotes
- a clear description of the excavation, sub-base and surface work;
- whether removal of an existing driveway is included;
- drainage arrangements and surface falls;
- edging, kerbs and finishing details;
- current public liability insurance and relevant experience;
- waste removal and disposal;
- the proposed start date, duration, payment terms and VAT; and
- any workmanship guarantee offered.
Free Quotes with No Obligation
We introduce your enquiry to up to four independent local paving and driveway businesses. We do not carry out the driveway work or choose a contractor for you. Quotes, appointments, contracts and payment arrangements are agreed directly with the specialist you appoint.
Ready to find out what your driveway project may cost? Send your enquiry online, compare the responses you receive and choose the option that feels right for your property.