Driveways · Woking, Surrey
Driveways that suit Woking gardens.
Driveways planned with the house in mind, built by the same team from first visit to final clean-down. Locally based, 10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Woking
Same team on site every day
10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Typical book-in is four to eight weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
What we mean by driveways
The bit beneath the surface.
Driveways are the only part of the garden that takes a car every day. The ones that sink at the wheel tracks or rut at the gates were almost always laid on a sub-base that was too shallow, or edged in courses that weren't haunched in concrete. The visible block is the easy bit.
Sub-base built for the load
Type 1 to 200mm minimum for cars, compacted in 100mm layers - not dumped in one go. Geotextile separation where the ground is soft or wet.
Edges haunched, not just laid
Perimeter and feature courses haunched in C20 concrete so the field doesn't migrate sideways at the kerbline within five years.
Pattern that suits the house
Herringbone for strength under traffic, stretcher for paths and edges, clay or concrete block chosen to read with the property. Feature courses in a contrast tone where the front asks for it.
Why this works in Woking
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
When we quote for driveways in Woking, the first visit isn't about specs. It's about how you actually use the back of the house, where the sun is, and where the water goes in November.
A lot of Woking's older homes have small awkward changes in level and original brick boundaries we'd rather keep. We design around what's already there where it makes sense, and only rebuild what genuinely needs it.
- Original brick boundaries - Protected during excavation, repaired sympathetically where they need it, kept where they belong.
- Mature trees and hedging - We design around root zones and canopy and protect existing planting through the build.
- Subtle level changes - Small steps and low retaining handled with brick or stone rather than concrete blockwork.
Recent driveways
A few from in and around Woking.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Surrey. Same approach, different gardens.
How we build it
The detail, in plain numbers.
Sub-base
Type 1 to 200mm under driveways, 100mm under paths
Laying course
30–50mm sharp sand, screeded level
Edges
Perimeter haunched in C20 concrete
Jointing
Kiln-dried sand brushed and vibrated, repeated after a week
BudgetMost block-paved driveways sit between £6,500 and £18,000 depending on size, pattern and drainage.
TimingTypical book-in is four to eight weeks; build one to three weeks on site.
Common questions
What Woking clients usually ask about driveways.
How do we stop the joints going green or weedy?+
Proper kiln-dried sand jointing, brushed and vibrated, repeated a week later as the sand settles. A polymeric joint compound is an option on shaded drives where moss is a persistent problem. We give you care notes for the first year.
Will you handle drainage and the gully into the highway?+
Yes - falls set to your soakaway or to the existing gully, channel drains across openings where they're needed, all included in the quote.
Clay or concrete block - which is better?+
Clay blocks hold their colour for decades and read warmer; concrete blocks are cheaper up front and come in more contemporary tones. Both work when laid properly. We bring samples to the house so the choice is made against the property, not a brochure.
How long does a typical driveway take?+
Most domestic driveways run one to two weeks from break-out to final brushing. Larger drives with feature courses, kerbs and drainage can stretch to three.
Other work in Woking
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Driveways in nearby areas.
Woking · Surrey
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