Block paving
Excavation, sub-base preparation and block-paved driveways with edge restraint and suitable drainage.
Driveway Specialists Brighton & Hove
Find driveway specialists in Brighton & Hove
Planning block paving, resin, tarmac, gravel or a new parking area in Brighton & Hove? Describe the frontage, dimensions and existing surface once, then compare driveway specialists interested in the job.
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Enter the postcode, approximate square metres and preferred finish. Add photos from the road and say whether a dropped kerb already exists so suitable Brighton & Hove driveway specialists can judge excavation, drainage and access requirements.
Common driveway specialist services
What can driveway specialists in Brighton & Hove help with?
Choose a professional whose experience matches the scale and practical requirements of your job.
Resin driveways
Resin-bound surfaces where the base and permeability are appropriate for the site.
Tarmac & asphalt
Hard-wearing surfacing over a prepared base with falls and edges designed for the frontage.
Gravel driveways
Gravel surfaces with suitable sub-base, membrane and edge restraint to retain loose material.
Concrete driveways
Concrete hardstanding where excavation, joints, falls and surface-water management are properly planned.
Repairs & resurfacing
Repairing failed sections or resurfacing an existing drive where the underlying base can be retained.
How much does a new driveway cost?
Surface material and ground preparation are the biggest variables. Current 2026 UK guidance gives these approximate ranges for a 30m² one-car driveway:
£1,000–£2,50030m² gravel driveway
£1,200–£2,00030m² resin driveway
£1,300–£3,20030m² tarmac driveway
£1,200–£4,00030m² block paving
Indicative UK guidance checked August 2026 from MyJobQuote. Brighton & Hove quotes vary with excavation, sub-base, drainage, waste, edging, levels and any separate dropped-kerb work.
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Compare the base and drainage, not only the surface
A finished driveway is only as durable as the excavation, sub-base and water management underneath it.
- Give the square metres, current surface and photos from the road.
- Ask for excavation and sub-base depth/specification.
- Confirm how rainwater will stay on-site or drain through an approved permeable solution.
- Treat dropped-kerb approval and highway works as a separate item unless clearly included.
Cost sources: MyJobQuote 2026 driveway cost guide
Brighton & Hove driveway and access rules
The driveway surface, surface-water drainage and permission to cross the pavement are separate parts of the project
Brighton & Hove controls vehicle crossovers through its highways process and separately warns that non-permeable hard surfaces can add to surface-water flooding. Both should be settled before choosing only the visible driveway finish.
A vehicle crossover needs council permission
Brighton & Hove City Council says a dropped kerb or crossover is required where vehicles cross the public footway to reach a property. The highway approval process is separate from surfacing the private frontage, so do not assume a driveway quote automatically includes permission or crossover work.
Source: Brighton & Hove City Council — dropped kerbs and crossovers
New hard surfaces should not send runoff onto the public highway
The council's flood guidance says non-permeable driveways can increase surface-water runoff and notes that new applications are required to avoid discharging water onto the public highway. Ask how permeable construction, falls, channels or on-site drainage will be handled.
Source: Brighton & Hove City Council — tackling surface water flooding
Local to Brighton & Hove
Driveway Specialists covering Brighton & Hove
Driveway specialists may cover Brighton & Hove by postcode, surface and job size. Example areas include:
KemptownHanoverSeven DialsPreston ParkHovePortsladePatchamRottingdean
Measure the frontage and show the highway edge
Give width, depth, approximate square metres and photos showing the pavement and road. That helps identify excavation, drainage, edging and whether a legal vehicle crossing already exists.
Do not assume the quote includes a dropped kerb. The public crossover and the private driveway are controlled separately, so establish the council process and who is responsible before the frontage is rebuilt.
How it works
Describe the frontage once, then compare Brighton & Hove driveway specialists
Dimensions, photos and drainage information make quotes more meaningful.
Show the existing frontage
Add the postcode, dimensions, photos, current surface, desired material and dropped-kerb status.
Hear from suitable specialists
Up to three interested Brighton & Hove driveway professionals can respond.
Compare base and drainage
Check reviews and compare excavation, sub-base, permeability, edging, surface thickness and waste.
Before you hire
What should you check before hiring a driveway specialist?
The visible surface matters, but water management and the compacted base determine whether the drive performs long term.
Ask for the sub-base specification
Confirm excavation depth, material and compaction rather than accepting a quote that names only the surface.
Plan surface-water drainage
Use a permeable or properly drained design that does not simply discharge runoff onto the pavement or road.
Separate the dropped kerb
Confirm what happens within the property boundary and what must be approved and carried out through the council process.
Questions
Driveway Specialists in Brighton & Hove: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
How much does a driveway cost in Brighton & Hove?
The price depends on area, excavation, sub-base, drainage, edging and the chosen surface. Compare quotes against the same square metres and preparation specification.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb?
Yes. Brighton & Hove City Council controls vehicle crossovers and dropped kerbs where vehicles need to cross the public footway.
Should surface-water drainage be part of the driveway design?
Yes. The council warns that non-permeable hard surfaces can increase runoff and says water from new driveway proposals should not simply discharge onto the public highway.
Can controlled parking affect a dropped-kerb application?
It can. The council's crossover guidance includes additional restrictions in some controlled parking zones, so check the exact street before finalising the design.
Do I have to hire a driveway specialist who responds?
No. Up to three interested local professionals can respond and there is no obligation to hire.
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