Driveway & Patio Specialist · Poole

Driveways and patios in Poole

We install driveways and patios in Poole, from Canford Cliffs to Hamworthy: resin, block paving and tarmac driveways, plus porcelain and block paving patios. Every job is finished to a high standard, with clean lines and lasting results.

Poole covers a lot of ground and a lot of house types, from the older terraces around Parkstone and Penn Hill to the wide frontages towards Canford Cliffs and Lilliput. What suits one rarely suits the other, so we quote for the property in front of us rather than a standard package.

3-year workmanship guarantee
5-year warranty on slabs
23 years in the trade
Fully insured

Where we work in Poole

  • Canford Cliffs
  • Lilliput
  • Parkstone
  • Penn Hill
  • Hamworthy
  • Upton
  • Creekmoor
  • Oakdale
  • Broadstone border

Driveways in Poole

Resin-bound is the surface most people ask us about, and on the right base it is the one that gives least trouble: no loose stone to sweep back, no weeds through the joints, and rainwater drains through it rather than running off. Block paving still suits period frontages better, and tarmac is usually the sensible answer on a long or steep drive. Closer to the water, salt in the air and sandy ground both matter: we set edges and drainage with that in mind rather than laying the same detail we would use inland.

Whichever you go for, the base is the part that decides how it looks in ten years. We dig out properly, lay and compact a sub-base to depth, and edge the whole thing so it cannot creep. That is the bit you never see and the bit that fails first when it is skipped.

Patios in Poole

Porcelain is now the bulk of the patios we lay. It is frost-proof, it does not stain the way natural stone can, and a wash down once a year keeps it looking like it did the week we left. Natural stone and block paving are still the right call on some houses, and we will tell you which we would use on yours. A lot of Poole gardens are long and narrow or drop away from the house, so levels and a retaining wall often matter more than the slab itself.

Patios get set out around how you will actually use the space: where the sun lands late in the day, where the table goes, and how the levels meet the back door without a step you will trip on for the next decade.

What it costs, and how we quote

Every job comes with a fixed price in writing before we start, a 3-year workmanship guarantee and a 5-year warranty on the slabs. Marc quotes the work and Marc is on site doing it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and whoever turns up on the day.

Recent work

Porcelain pool surround with a contrast border
Resin driveway with a charcoal block border
Pergola over a sandstone patio
Stone-clad retaining walls with porcelain steps

What Poole customers say

Reviews from Facebook
“We are over the moon with our new driveway, thank you so much to the guys, they absolutely smashed it, they were always on time every morning and didn't leave till late afternoon getting the job done. They always left everything to a clean standard so we can't thank them enough. 100% would highly recommend to anyone!”
Kristy Burningham

Questions people ask before they book

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: 3-year workmanship guarantee, given in writing when you accept the quote. If something isn't right, we come back and put it right.

How much will my job cost?

It depends on the size of the area, the materials you choose and what's already there. We come out, measure up and give you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. It's free, with no obligation to go ahead.

How long does a job take?

Most driveways and patios take a few days from first dig to final clean-up. We'll give you a realistic start and finish date with your quote, and tell you straight away if the weather moves it.

What happens to all the old material?

We take it away. Everything that comes up (old slabs, broken concrete, spoil) goes with us, and we brush down and clear up before we leave.

Which areas do you cover?

Bournemouth, Poole, Broadstone and the rest of the surrounding area. If you're just outside, call and ask. We'll tell you honestly if it's a job we can take on.

Do you do the work yourself?

Yes. You deal with the same driveway & patio specialist from the first visit to the last, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and whoever turns up on the day.

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