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J Miller Driveways

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J Miller Driveways are a family run business with over 10 years work experience. We pride ourselves with good quality work...
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Edinburgh paving solutions

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Rely on expert driveway designers to transform your outside space. If you’re in Edinburgh or East Lothian, contact Edinbur...
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Nick's Garden Care

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Nicks garden care was established in 2017 and pride ourselves in professional garden maintenance service. Having worked wi...
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We at fifestonepaving are a committed workers that always try to give 100% satisfaction for all your landscaping needs we ...

Recent Driveway Installer Enquiries

17 May

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Stuart F

Start Date: Immediate

drive pressure washed and resealed. front of house paved area lifted and relayed. are you the property owner: owner work required: hedges, paving, path, other property type: semi detached current stat...

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06 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Julie G

Start Date: Immediate

2 car drive & path - would like tarmac are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: path roughly ho...

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13 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Joyce S

Start Date: Immediate

Driveway needs mono blocked

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05 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Arthur H

Start Date: Immediate

quote for block paving driveway which will be shared with neighbour - also possibility of alternative such as resin but not tarmac

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11 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Block

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Graham B

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to get front garden monoblocked or slabbed

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22 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Elizabeth G

Start Date: Less than one month

driveway two parts Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Asphalt/Tarmac Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how much area are y...

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13 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Slab

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Tony T

Start Date: Immediate

base for shed 8ftx8ft have slabs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What work do you need to have done: Other What level of service do you require: Supply a...

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12 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Slab

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Anne E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

20 patio slabs measuring 24"X24" and need to pay someone to take old ones away and lay new ones. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Crazy pavin...

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07 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Tom C

Start Date: Immediate

make my driveway larger with tar

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21 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Bruce T

Start Date: Immediate

Lay paving slabs it about 8.5 square meter Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Location: Rear What work is required: Path Roughly how much area are you looking to...

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03 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

replace current tarmac driveway, enough room to park two cars side by side. Tarmac has aged with some parts crumbling away. Also require small part of garden dug out and wall moved back, so that this...

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20 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Ella M

Start Date: Immediate

12 metre by 2 metres lawn to be lifted and replaced with slabs that will fit in with slabs I have.

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05 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Brian K

Start Date: Immediate

Lay tarmac to an area of 45m square at 100mm deep to replace a concrete drive to garages Are you the property owner: Owner of the property

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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 Galashiels is:

£2,884

Driveway Installer job Driveway Installer cost in 2025
Tarmac paving and driveways in Galashiels £1,125-£1,725
Block paving in Galashiels £3,000-£4,600
Slab Paving and Driveway in Galashiels £1,875-£2,875
Driveway cleaning in Galashiels £163-£298
Gravel paving and driveways in Galashiels £3,000-£4,600
Pattern imprinted driveways in Galashiels £3,750-£5,750
Resin bound driveway in Galashiels £2,625-£4,025
Driveway repair in Galashiels £1,520-£2,280
Indian Stone Paving in Galashiels £2,000-£3,800
Pave Driveway in Galashiels £1,800-£3,100

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Driveway Installer FAQs

How to get rid of weeds in block paving?

There’s no doubt that weeds coming through your block paving can be unsightly and annoying. But, it’s relatively easy to get rid of weeds that are growing in the joints between your block paving. To start, pull out the larger weeds, and then you can use a pressure washer or firm bristled brush to remove the smaller weeds and debris from the joints in your block paving. It’s best to then refill the joints with additional sand to ensure your block paving remains level. Regularly brushing your block paving and treating with weed killer will help to prevent the weeds from reoccurring.

How long does tarmac take to dry?

If you’re considering getting a new tarmac driveway or outside area, it’s important to know how long it takes to dry. Try to use it too early and you might damage it and ruin its appearance.

It won’t be long before you can walk on your new surface, as long as you’re careful. However, it’s a good idea to avoid putting heavy objects or driving on it for 2-3 days. For a more accurate timescale, ask your tarmac paving and driveway pro.

How do I manage drainage for my paving?

There is a variety of methods available to ensure that your paving drains properly, for example draining into a lawn or soakaway. Correct drainage of paving is a requirement for planning permission. See our guide on planning permission for paving for more information.

How to lay tarmac?

Creating a tarmac path or driveway is a tricky process. It’s a job best left to professionals who know what they’re doing, as there are plenty of opportunities for it go wrong. However, even if you’re planning to hire someone to do it for you, it’s worth knowing how it’s done.

Firstly, you’ll need to remove any existing path or driveway and excavate down to formation level – about 175mm below paving level. Then, a membrane is laid down to prevent weed growth.

Next, a sub-base goes down, usually made of crushed rock or concrete. This is compacted and the tarmac is laid over the top. This is put down in two layers, and is rolled to make it compact and smooth.

It’s important to use edging when laying tarmac, to ensure that it doesn’t run off where you want your path or driveway to be. Tarmac paving and driveways also needs suitable drainage.

When's the best time to get driveway work done?

Driveway work is usually done in the warmer half of the year. This is partly to avoid bad weather. If you want to get ahead and avoid waiting for a contractor to be free, you should try getting in touch with a professional in the early spring so a date can be booked for install as soon as practically possible.

How to clean block paving without a pressure washer?

While many professionals will recommend a pressure washer to clean block paving, it’s possible to clean your paving without one – just scrub the affected areas with a firm bristled brush and use plenty of soap. Then, rinse off the area with clean water.

Will my patio withstand heavy rain?

Patios use durable and hard wearing materials which will be able to withstand extreme weather. It’s important to consider the drainage of your patio, as heavy rain will need to drain away to an area that can absorb the water. A professional will be able to design and lay a patio to do this.

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!

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