Quality paving is our passion
Beautiful driveway and patio installations in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas covered by a 10-year guarantee & 7 day price promise
Boost your home's kerb appeal and value
A quality driveway can increase the value of a home in the Milton Keynes area by as much as 10% and should be regarded as an investment in your property as well as a practical asset allowing off street parking. But to ensure maximum kerb appeal, it’s vital that you choose the right contractor In the Milton Keynes area to install it. At Quality Drives and Patios Limited, we’re passionate about quality paving. To us, every driveway and patio project is carefully crafted by our skilled team of professional pavers to ensure that that your patio or driveway is everything that you had dreamt of and is as outstanding as each of our other installations. And, having a new quality driveway or patio is more cost effective than you might imagine. We work in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas including Bletchley, Woburn, Woburn Sands, Cranfield, Newport Pagnell, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford and surrounding areas of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. For us, your driveway is not just another job. It’s our passion. Call us today on Freephone 0800 368 5223 for a free, no-obligation quote today or email us for more information.
Block Paving
With the availability of different block styles, colours and patterns, block paving allows the creation of distinctive and highly attractive driveways and patios in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas of north Buckinghamshire.
Resin
Resin or resin-bound aggregate, is a durable, non-slip and highly weed resistant permeable surface which is also SUDs compliant making it ideal for use in flood-risk areas of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Natural Stone
From Indian Sandstone to Granite, natural stone creates a high quality look to your patio or driveway in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Porcelain
Porcelain creates a stunning, contemporary look for both patios and driveways and is available in a range of styles including marble and wood effect.
Tarmac
Tarmac is a practical, hard wearing and cost-effective surfacing option which when professionally laid with block border features and edging can look a smart alternative to more expensive driveways.
How much would a new driveway or patio cost?
Obviously the answer to that question very much depends on the type of surfacing material you choose, for example, block paving, resin, natural stone or tarmac. Of these, tarmac is the most cost effective hard surfacing material you can choose because it is generally easier and quicker to install. With block or cobble features, a tarmac drive can look very impressive too.
The other factor is the size of your driveway area. A very large drive or parking area will cost more than a small domestic driveway. But because our team of paving professionals are highly skilled at installing quality driveways and patios, they work quickly and efficiently allowing us to offer competitive prices to our customers.
We understand that many homeowners looking to have a new driveway or patio are looking for a rough guide to allow them to make a decision about whether their dream of a new driveway is affordable rather than seeking more formal quotes from companies at the outset. That’s because many worry that if they seek an accurate quote, they will somehow be obliged to go ahead with a company or may be pressured to do so.
At Quality Drives and Patios Limited, we don’t employ salesmen or use high pressure tactics. We simply provide an accurate quote based on your specific project so you know exactly if it’s affordable or not with absolutely no obligation on your part to engage us. We won’t be offended, honestly!
We believe that you will be impressed by our competitive quote and the quality of our work whenever you are ready to proceed with your project.
Call us today on Freephone 0800 368 5223 for a free, no-obligation quote today.
Not sure which paving material to use? No, problem. Ask our experts!
If you have a particular look and style of driveway in mind, say block paving or cobbles, it’s far easier to choose an option you like the look of. However, if you are not certain which option would suit all your requirements or budget the best, then the task of choosing the right material will be far harder.
At Quality Drives and Patios Limited, our team of paving experts can help advise on the best materials for your specific needs and budget. From block paving to resin, natural sandstone to tarmac, we can design the perfect driveway for you using the best quality materials from the UK’s leading suppliers. We are block paving specialists, experienced tarmac contractors, expert resin installers and we are also premium patio builders working with natural stone.
We will also be able to advise on materials which best suit your location. For example, if you live in a flood risk area, a SUDS (Sustainable Drainage System) compliant material like resin bound aggregate may well be the best option for you. Where additional drainage is required, we would also suggest the installation of drainage channels during the driveway build.
Resin is also the perfect non-slip surface which is ideal for more elderly homeowners.
Every option has its particular benefits. Ask us how we can match these to your particular requirements so that together, we can install the very best driveway for you.
As Driveway Specialists Milton Keynes, we offer unrivalled workmanship and customer service on all our driveway and patio installations and use only the best quality materials sourced form leading UK suppliers.
What makes an excellent driveway or patio?
When you have a passion for paving, creating stunning driveways and patios that truly enhance the look and value of a home is what really matters. Cutting corners is simply never an option. At Quality Drives & Patios Limited Milton Keynes, we know that attention to detail is everything.
So, ensuring that a new driveway not only looks great, but is durable and long lasting requires as much attention to the base on which it is laid as to the final surface. That’s because a driveway has to be able to take the weight of cars (around 1.5 tons) or vans (up to 3.5 tons) parked on them for many years to come. The last thing you ever want to see is block paving sagging or blocks moving out of place.
So the first priority is ensuring that the base on which the new driveway is laid is solid. That means digging out the area for the new driveway to the correct depth then creating a sub base of quality compacted crushed aggregate. Only then can applying the surface, whether it’s block paving, resin, stone or tarmac be started. Ensuring that there is sufficient drainage can mean the addition of drainage channels as well.
Using quality materials from Britain’s top suppliers ensures that the driveway will not only look amazing, but will be durable. The skill in laying the blocks or the other surfacing materials such as resin or tarmac to the correct depth is the difference between an average job or an excellent finish.
To keep the individual blocks from moving, means the border of the driveway, generally blocks even with tarmac or resin drives, are properly cemented in place so they never move. And did we mention adding a weed resistant membrane below the blocks to stop weed growth?
Only then can you be sure that your driveway has been properly constructed. That’s why it pays to engage the services of Quality Drives & Patios Limited.
How much can a quality driveway increase the value of your Milton Keynes home?
The main reason homeowners in the Milton Keynes area have a driveway is to park their car on it and remove the need to park in the street.
But a quality driveway by Milton Keynes Driveway and Patio specialists Quality Drives and Patios Limited, can add as much as 10 per cent to the value of your home wherever you live in the Milton Keynes area, so it’s also a very good investment to make in your property.
If you live in a house with an existing driveway that has never been replaced and it’s showing its age, it’s maybe time to consider having a replacement driveway installed. Our driveways can be built in a range of quality surfacing options including block paving, resin and natural stone.
Call us today on Freephone 0800 368 5223 for more information or for a free, no-obligation quote today.
Does my driveway in Milton Keynes need planning permission?
A frequent question many Milton Keynes homeowners have is ‘will my driveway need planning permission?’ Well that all depends on whether you are having a replacement driveway or a new driveway created where there wasn’t one before and whether you live in a conservation area.
Other factors to consider are the materials to be used. Generally speaking most councils in England don’t require planning permission for driveways with a porous surface such as resin or gravel, but may require it for new driveways such as block paving, stone or tarmac.
And, if you are having a brand new driveway installed where there wasn’t a driveway before, you will also need a dropped kerb installed on the public path in front of your home for which you need permission from the council.
It’s always better to check with your local authority first. In Milton Keynes that is Milton Keynes City Council which includes the Olney, Stony Stratford and Newport Pagnell areas. Visit their website by clicking the logo below for more information.
Is there such a thing as an environmentally friendly driveway?
More and more people are becoming increasingly aware of the need to consider any environmental aspect to their choices and that includes driveway installations. One of the chief concerns often stated is whether hard surface driveways contribute to the risk of flooding.
Whilst there are surfacing materials such as resin bound aggregate which are porous allowing water to seep through its surface, provided there is adequate drainage built in to your new driveway whatever the materials used be it block paving, natural stone or tarmac, then there should be no adverse effect from flooding.
Ask the expert paving team at Quality Drives and Patios for advice about drainage. We’re happy to advise on whether you will need it for your new driveway installation although we think it’s always advisable in this day and age.
As for the best materials, it can be argued that stone which is produced naturally is more sustainable than other surfaces because it doesn't require any other materials or resources to create it. Stone is also recyclable.
But when you have your driveway or patio built by Quality Drives and Patios Milton Keynes, we ensure that it is built to the highest standards and that all waste materials from a previous driveway are disposed of responsibly or even recycled where possible.
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Bookmark us if you are using a home computer or tablet or save our app to your phone. That way, we’re always there when you need us. Because Quality Drives and Patios is the only name you need when it comes to quality driveway and patio installations in the Milton Keynes area.
Why choose Quality Drives & Patios Limited Milton Keynes?
We're local
We are a local Milton Keynes Driveway and Patio Specialist working throughout Buckinghamshire.
We use our own team
We use our own team of Milton Keynes paving professionals and we never sub-contract.
We use only Quality materials
We use only the best quality materials sourced from British suppliers.
We aim to be the best
Our passion for quality paving means that we strive to be the best in driveway specialist in Milton Keynes.
We're proud to serve the homeowners of Milton Keynes
As a local Milton Keynes paving contractor and driveway specialist, we know the importance of maintaining an excellent reputation by delivering quality workmanship and a first class service to all our Milton Keynes area customers. After all, we are striving to be the number one driveway and patio specialist in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. With our passion for paving and our commitment to delivering an unrivalled level of service to all our customers in the Milton Keynes area, make Quality Drives and Patios Limited your number one choice for quality drives and patios!
Quality Drives & Patios Limited work in Milton Keynes and throughout North Buckinghamshire.
We are committed to providing the highest quality driveways and patios and the best customer service experience to homeowners in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.