A new driveway is a significant investment and the finish has a big impact on the front of your property. We install block paving, resin-bound gravel and concrete driveways across Norfolk and Suffolk. Whatever the surface, the preparation underneath is what determines how well it lasts. Poor sub-base work is the most common reason driveways fail early, and it is also the part of the job that is hardest to fix after the fact. We talk through all the surface options at the initial visit. Each has different costs, maintenance requirements and appearances. The right choice depends on your budget, the look you want and practical factors like drainage, particularly if you are covering a large area of what was previously permeable ground.
What's included
- Excavation and removal of existing surface
- Compacted sub-base installation
- Edge restraint installation
- Surface laying: block, resin or concrete
- Drainage channel where required
- Sealing (resin surfaces)
- Waste removal
How we work
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Survey and planning
We assess the existing surface, drainage, levels and access. We discuss surface options, edging and any drainage channels required.
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Excavation
We excavate to the depth required for the chosen surface plus sub-base. Old materials are removed and disposed of.
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Sub-base and edging
MOT Type 1 sub-base is laid and compacted in layers. Edge restraints are installed to the correct levels.
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Surface installation
Block paving is laid to pattern, cut and compacted with kiln-dried sand brushed in. Resin-bound surface is mixed on site and trowelled to a consistent depth. Concrete is poured and finished to falls.
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Finishing
Resin driveways are left to cure before use. Block paving is given a final compact and sand brush. We clean the site and remove all waste.
Materials and Options
Block paving is the traditional choice for driveways across Norfolk. It looks well, individual blocks can be lifted and replaced if one is damaged or a pipe needs accessing, and it allows some natural drainage through the joints. The downside is that weeds can establish in the joints over time. Polymeric jointing sand helps significantly, but the joints will need attention periodically. Resin-bound gravel is smooth, fully permeable and SUDS compliant, which matters if you are covering a large area of previously permeable ground. It needs a competent installer to get right and should not be confused with resin-bonded surfaces, which look similar but are not permeable. The distinction matters for planning purposes. Concrete driveways are durable, lower maintenance and work well for straightforward layouts. They offer limited design flexibility compared to block paving, and imprinted or coloured concrete finishes can date more quickly than plain alternatives.
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In our customers' words
Genuine reviews from clients across Norfolk and Suffolk
"Ben and Ed at Hilton & Green have done amazing and difficult landscaping jobs for me in the past few years, from erecting a fence close to the house in a challenging setting, to a transformational soft landscaping project at the rear of the sloping garden. The guys are very professional and the results are stunning. I highly recommend Hilton & Green for your landscaping requirements."
"Hilton and Green Landscaping have done wonders to our driveway and fencing. Their work is competent and professional. They are both very friendly and knowledgeable in how to make your ideas practical."
"We are so pleased we found Ben and Edd to put in our new patio. They have done an awesome job. They are two of the nicest people we have met and their work is exemplary. From start to finish the guys were brilliant at their work and the end result is awesome. Would highly recommend Hilton and Green to everyone. Two thumbs up for excellent work!"
We cover Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Diss, Long Stratton, Bungay, Beccles, Halesworth, Eye, Harleston and the surrounding areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. See our areas we cover page for more detail.