Driveway Installation Across Surrey
Block paving, gravel, permeable paving and tarmac, with honest advice on planning permission and drainage at every site visit.
Drainage and Planning Permission, Sorted From the Start
Most front driveways over 5m² require either a permeable surface or drainage directed away from the road to comply with Permitted Development rights. GK Landscapes explains this at every site visit and installs SuDS-compliant drainage where required. Getting this wrong can mean enforcement action and costly remediation.
We advise on the most practical compliant option for your property, often gravel or permeable block paving is the simplest answer. Where you want a solid surface, a channel drain to a soakaway or garden area solves the drainage requirement neatly.
- Free no-obligation quote, site visit always included
- Clear written price before any work starts
- Patrick Greenwood personally on site
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- No subcontractors on standard jobs
- No deposit required on most jobs
Get a Free Driveway Quote
Free site visit from Patrick. Written price, no deposit.
The GK Landscapes Driveway Process
Patrick visits, checks ground conditions, drainage options and planning requirements. Written price provided.
Dig to the required depth, typically 200–300mm depending on the surface type and existing ground.
MOT Type 1 hardcore, compacted in layers. This is what prevents rutting, sinking and edge spread.
Channel drain or soakaway installed where required. Run-off directed away from the road.
Block paving, resin, gravel or tarmac laid and finished to the correct specification.
Edge restraints, haunching and kiln-dried jointing sand where applicable. Final seal if required.
Driveway Types We Install
Block Paving
The most popular driveway choice, durable, repairable and available in dozens of patterns and colours. Block paving adds significant kerb appeal and long-term value.
Block Paving Driveways →Gravel & Shingle
Cost-effective, naturally permeable and often the simplest route to planning compliance. Suitable for most property types and budgets. Proper edging keeps it contained.
Gravel Driveways →Permeable Paving
SuDS-compliant paving that allows water to drain through the surface, the smart choice where planning permission is a concern.
Permeable Paving →Cleaning & Sealing
Refresh an existing driveway without full replacement. Pressure washing, re-sanding and sealing can bring a tired block paving driveway back to looking like new.
Driveway Cleaning →Driveway Prices in Surrey
| Option | Typical Installed Price |
|---|---|
| Gravel (with edging and membrane) | £30–£60 per m² |
| Tarmac (two-coat) | £50–£80 per m² |
| Block paving (concrete) | £80–£120 per m² |
| Block paving (clay) | £100–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £90–£130 per m² |
| Resin bound | £90–£130 per m² |
Typical project: A 40–60m² Surrey driveway usually costs £3,500–£7,500 installed including groundworks, drainage and waste removal. Patrick provides a fixed written price after the site visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Front driveways over 5m² need planning permission unless the surface is permeable or rainwater drains to a lawn or border rather than the street. Gravel and permeable block paving are usually exempt. Non-permeable surfaces (block paving, tarmac, concrete) need either permission or proper drainage. Patrick checks this at every site visit.
Most driveway projects take 2–4 days from start to finish. A straightforward gravel or block paving installation on a prepared base can be completed in 2 days. Larger projects with complex drainage or levels take 3–5 days.
Block paving on a properly compacted sub-base is the most durable and repairable option. Individual blocks can be replaced if damaged. Resin bound is also very long-lasting and requires minimal maintenance. Gravel is the most affordable but needs occasional topping up.
Yes, GK Landscapes can coordinate the dropped kerb application with the local authority and arrange installation. This is usually required for any new driveway where a vehicle will cross the pavement.
Yes, waste removal and disposal is included in all our driveway quotes. We leave your property clean and tidy.