Driveways in Holt Heath: Block Paving, Resin and Repairs

We install and repair block paved and resin driveways for homes in Holt Heath, Stourport-on-Severn, Ombersley, Hallow and Hartlebury. Groundwork, drainage, laying and finishing are done by our own team, which matters on a longer run where the base does most of the work.

A drive that suits a rural setting

Surface choice should respect the surroundings. Block paving in natural, earthy tones tends to sit comfortably beside hedges, fields and mature trees, and its small units cope with the gentle bends common on country drives. Resin can look smart and tidy, but its colour needs thinking through so it does not feel too polished beside the planting.

Where the lane meets your gate, a firm apron stops stones and mud being dragged onto the road and keeps the entrance neat in wet weather.

• Block paving in natural tones for country settings
• Resin bound surfaces where a smooth finish is wanted
• A firm entrance apron where drive meets lane
• Repairs to settled, rutted or cracked surfaces

Heavy use, soft ground and drainage

Rural drives often carry more than family cars: oil deliveries, horseboxes, vans and the occasional lorry. That load calls for a deeper, well-compacted base, laid in layers, and edges that will not spread. Running water also needs a plan, because a long drive can shed a lot of rain and send it somewhere unhelpful.

Draining to a verge, border or soakaway within the property is usually better than letting it run onto the lane. If you are paving a large part of a front garden, check with your local council about planning, since permeable surfaces or drainage to a lawn or border can change the answer. A free site visit lets us walk the route from gate to house, check the levels and agree where the edges, falls and turning space should go.