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13 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Becca D

Start Date: Immediate

i've been out the house for several months now and didn't consider the garden at all and it will be a jungle by now. i would like it all strimmed/cut back and weeds taken care of on the patio and arou...

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21 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Slab

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: MALCOLM M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: New patio

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20 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Gravel

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Malcolm M

Start Date: Immediate

patio app***m from start are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: gravel & stone location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big is th...

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27 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Gravel

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Luke M

Start Date: Immediate

17 square metre patio in resin gravel. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what work do you need to have done: patio roughly how much area are you looking to have...

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14 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Slab

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Tom W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Level up the lawn (20-30 cm) Build frame from sleepers 4m x 5m Lay artificial...

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01 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Kirsten F

Start Date: Immediate

a small grass area on our drive we want to pave with bricks we have already are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front ...

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03 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Tom M

Start Date: Immediate

12.5 m2 mono 50mm mono block with black edging. 5 metres x 2.5 metres.

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30 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Brian B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Block paving driveway. I want it cleared of weeds, moss a...

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14 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Nick K

Start Date: Immediate

Extension of existing patio by approx. 45 to 50 slabs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio...

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08 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Vicki B

Start Date: Immediate

Preperation and completion of a concrete driveway approx. 21 square foot

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05 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Pargan S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Finish off existing work started by another builder

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23 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Nana A

Start Date: Immediate

Extend patio and build 3 small raised beds Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly ho...

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05 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Paul B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Repair to tarmac where new drain run has been cut out Wh...

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28 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Elsa T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

We need to have the front of our Community Hall tarmaced. Looking for quotes to present to the Committee

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30 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Gravel

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Edward G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Approximately 10mtr x 7mtr gravel driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Other What work do you need to have done: Driveway Roughly how...

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17 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: Alan M

Start Date: Less than one month

Excavate and Laying a patio. Oval shape based on 8ft diameter circle with additional 2ft straight section between 2 semi-circles. Total 66 square feet. Are you the property owner: Owner of the propert...

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14 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: David E

Start Date: Immediate

Repair or re-Tarmac driveway. Please contact to appoint

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08 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Slab

Shefford - SG17

Enquiry from: William S

Start Date: Immediate

we would like a patio layed approx. 24ftx10ft.all materials supplied and garden materials all removed and soil/rubbish removed Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: S...

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How much do Driveway Installer services cost?

Are you planning to install a driveway on your home or property? If yes, then you’ll most likely be interested to know exactly how much it’s going to cost. Well, to get started you’ll have to decide whether you’ll be doing this yourself or perhaps you’d be hiring a specialist. The project could be much more effective if you decide to tackle it on your own as you’re only going to be worried about the paying for the materials without any labour costs. However, installing a driveway is not the simplest of tasks even for the competent and more experienced DIYers. Therefore, if you choose to carry out the project on your own, you should also get ready for a longer completion time than it would have been if you hired a professional which is usually around 48 hours. If you have all the tools and materials in place before commencement, then it’s possible to complete the project over the weekend. However, there are many risks involved such as the possibility of misjudging the proper quantity of concrete mixture (for a concrete driveway) and more. So, how much does driveway installer charge?

Well, just like other home improvement projects, the amount charged by driveway installers depend on a number of factors like the type of driveway (concrete, asphalt, tarmac etc), size of the area, the experience of the professional, the property’s location and lots more. However, in general, the average cost of a driveway ranges between £35 to £85 per square metre. For labour costs, you can expect to pay between £200 to £450 per day based on the work’s complexity.

The table shows the sorts of task that Driveway Installers typically do as well as the regular cost series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by project.

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The average price
of a Driveway Installer in Shefford is:

£25,626

Driveway Installer job Driveway Installer cost in 2025
Tarmac paving and driveways in Shefford £563-£50,862
Block paving in Shefford £1,501-£52,300
Slab Paving and Driveway in Shefford £938-£51,437
Driveway cleaning in Shefford £142-£33,765
Gravel paving and driveways in Shefford £1,501-£52,300
Pattern imprinted driveways in Shefford £1,876-£52,875
Resin bound driveway in Shefford £1,313-£52,012
Driveway repair in Shefford £607-£51,140
Indian Stone Paving in Shefford £1,001-£51,900
Pave Driveway in Shefford £901-£51,550

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Driveway Installer FAQs

how much gravel for driveway?

If you’re considering laying gravel on your driveway, then you’d probably want to know the amount of gravel you’ll need to complete the project. When you are calculating the amount of gravel you’ll require to cover your driveway, there’s an important factor you’ll need to consider and that is the type of gravel you opt for such as a crushed or pea gravel. There are varying grades which are found in particles from fine to course, with a size ranging from 2mm to 64mm. Therefore, there’s a need to estimate the volume of the gravel while also having the rock’s size in mind. Also, there’s a need to select your most preferred gravel which you’ll like to use before proceeding to dig the depth of your driveway and subsequently determine the amount of gravel that’ll be needed using these excellent tips.

✓ Determine the size and coverage. As you would have expected, the smaller the gravel is, the bigger the coverage will be, and gravels should be at least 4 inches deep. However, if the rocks happen to be a bit large then you can allow for an extra 1/2 inch.

✓ Measure the driveway. Multiply the width by the length and depth to get the size of the driveway in cubic feet. Meanwhile for cubic yards, you can divide the total cubic feet by 27. This is due to the fact that one cubic feet is same as 1.13 tons.

✓ Working with gravel. Here, you’ll have to calculate an underlay measurements differently. You can use 2 inches of road base that’ll be overlaid with 2 inches of gravel.

How to lay pattern imprinted concrete?
Laying pattern imprinted concrete is not an easy task. There’s a reason why nearly 50% of the costs are for labour – because it’s a specialist job that requires skill. We’ll go through the process of how to lay pattern imprinted concrete here, but we would always recommend that you call a professional to do it for you.
  1. Prepare the sub-baseThe driveway company will excavate, or dig, the existing surface down to a depth of around 200mm. They will remove any debris from the area may place it in a skip or arrange for it to be removed in another way. When they dig down to the sub-base of your previous driveway, they will assess how much hardcore they need and arrange for that to be delivered to the site. They will then spread the hardcore across the sub-base to create a level surface to pour the concrete on. Most good contractors will apply a gel to any walls and doors to protect them from concrete splashes. They will also add any gulley tops, manhole covers or shuttering that’s required.
  2. Installation and imprintingNext, the tradespeople will have the concrete either poured from a large mixer vehicle or barrow it in from a mixer and pour onto the surface. They level it with rakes, then add a colour surface hardener in a colour of your choice. This will give the driveway its permanent colour. They will then wait until the concrete has hardened to the correct consistency for imprinting the pattern, then will use special tools and stencils to make the pattern that you asked for. They will then spread a colour powder called a release agent over the surface, and leave to dry for 1 to 2 days depending on the weather conditions.
  3. CleaningWhen the contractors return, they will add crack control cuts into the concrete. This is important because concrete expands and contracts in the heat, so there needs to be some give to stop any larger cracks from forming. Then everything is power washed clean, and a chemical wash is also used on the concrete to ensure it’s completely dust-free. The installers will ensure all your walls and doors are clean, which will hopefully be an easy job if they used wall gel.
  4. SealingThe final step is to seal the driveway. There needs to have been at least two dry days before the tradespeople can do it, so you might find it’s best to have your pattern imprinted driveway installed in the summer. The contractors will blow any debris away from the surface and dry any damp areas where necessary. They will then add an anti-slip agent to the sealant and brush it on. It’s best to not walk or drive onto your new concrete driveway for about 4 days after sealing to allow everything to set. But after that, you’re ready to use your new driveway!
how to repair a paved driveway?

Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.

The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.

✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).

✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks

✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.

✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.

✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.

✓ Leave it for some time to cure.

✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.

How to lay resin bound driveways?
It's pretty tricky to lay resin bound driveways. Most contractors will go on courses to learn how to lay resin bound paving or driveways to ensure that they get a high-quality installation that will last the customer decades. So while you could do it yourself, it’s probably best leaving it to the professionals. But if you want to know how to lay resin bound driveways, take a look at these rough steps to give you an idea.
  1. Prepare the base If you want your resin bound driveway to last a long time, you need to ensure that you prepare the base properly. Remove any block paving, grass or soil and dig down until you hit solid ground. Lay a sub-base of asphalt for good permeability. If you’re laying over the top of your current driveway, make sure that all cracks are increased into a ‘v’ shape with a saw and ensure the surface is dry and weed-free.
  2. Mix the resin You must follow the instructions on the materials you have to the letter if you want the curing process to work. Usually batches come in ‘Part A’ and ‘Part B’. Keep the resin container secure and on a protective surface to avoid splashing, then mix Part A for 10-20 seconds at a slow speed with a helical bladed mixer. Add Part B and mix thoroughly at a slow speed for about 2 minutes until it’s blended together.
  3. Mix the dried aggregates and sand with the resin Place a quarter of the aggregates into a mixer, then add the pre-mixed resin and start a stopwatch. You should then add the rest of the aggregates before slowly adding the sand. When you’re happy with that mix, stop the stopwatch. That time is the time that you need to spend mixing any other resin and aggregates to avoid colour variation.
  4. Lay the mix on the surface Transfer the mix to the work area then plan a laying route. When the mix is laid out, use a very clean trowel to spread the mix. Clean it regularly during the process to avoid dragging aggregates out of place. Once the aggregates stop moving in a fluid movement and become solid, stop trowelling. Then you can polish the surface to give it an attractive shine.
It’s clear that laying resin bound driveways is not an easy task. It’s best to get a few quotes from reputable, experienced companies to lay your driveway for you.
Are resin bound driveways permeable?
Yes – resin bound driveways are permeable. When a contractor lays a resin bound driveway, they mix the resin and aggregate (stones) in a forced action mixer. They then trowel this over a prepared concrete or bitmac base. Small gaps between the stones and resin mean that water can pass through, stopping pooling or flooding on your driveway. Having a permeable surface for your driveway is important because as the amount of built-up areas in the UK increases, water doesn’t have anywhere to run off to during heavy rainfall. This has lead to lots of flash flooding and damage to people’s homes. With a permeable surface like a resin bound driveway, water can filter through the sub-base and into the ground. Resin bound driveways, when installed correctly, are SuDS (Sustainable urban Drainage Systems) compliant and contribute to flood prevention. However, resin bound driveways are not to be confused with resin bonded driveways, which aren’t permeable. The resin is spread on the surface on its own, then the aggregate is scattered over the surface, where most of it will stick but some stones may remain loose. Because the resin is laid on as a complete surface, it doesn’t have the tiny holes that a resin bound driveway has, so the water won’t drain. It also means that the surface isn’t frost-resistant, so you might notice that it gets slippery. If you live in a particularly flood-prone area and you’re considering a resin driveway, it’s best to go for a resin bound driveway for its permeable surface. That way you’ll stop flash flooding around your property and contribute to helping the environment.
What’s the difference between resin bound and resin bonded driveways?

While resin bound and resin bonded driveways have similar names, it might surprise you to know that they’re very different. Both paving systems use resin and aggregates (stones) to form a fixed surface, but there are plenty more differences than there are similarities.

Resin bound driveways are made from a resin and aggregate mix that is trowelled onto a bitmac or concrete base. It leaves a smooth, flat finish and you won’t find any loose gravel. It’s also a pourous surface, which means that rainwater can pass through into the ground, avoiding pools and flooding.

However, resin bonded driveways involve spreading resin across a base, then scattering aggregate into it. Most of the stones will stick to the resin, but some will stay loose. That means you’ll get the effect of loose gravel without so much to sweep and take care of. Because the stones are scattered onto a complete layer of resin, water can’t pass through it. That means you could end up with water pooling, and it also means that a resin bonded driveway isn’t frost resistant, meaning it could get slippery.

So which is better – a resin bound or resin bonded driveway? The answer depends on a few things. If you have a period property where a smooth, shiny surface might not complement the look of your home, you might want to go for resin bonded. If you need lots of grip, for example if you’re a wheelchair user, resin bonded may also be the way to go – even though resin bound surfaces still offer enough grip for sloped driveways and ramps. But if you want a low-maintenance, weed-free, permeable surface, resin bound driveways are the way to go.

How to cut paving slabs?

Some paving projects require you to cut paving slabs to make them fit into a smaller space. To do this, firstly you need to measure the slab and draw a line in pencil or chalk where you want to cut.

There are then several different ways you can cut the slab – you or your professional can choose the one you or they are most happy with. A hammer and chisel can work well, or a handheld saw. You can also use an angle grinder fitted with a stone-cutting disc.

How to lay a shed base with paving slabs?

Slab paving is a great material to use to create a sturdy shed base.

Start by measuring out the area where your shed is going to be. This needs to be the size of your shed, plus about 10-20cm extra each way. Mark it out with string and pegs, make sure it’s square, and dig it down to about 6cm deep.

Then create a sand and cement mixture and put a layer down, followed by your paving slabs. Make sure you start in one corner and use a rubber mallet and spirit level to make sure they’re as level as possible. Leave this to set and you’re ready to use your shed base.

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