Block paving
Excavation, sub-base preparation and block-paved driveways with edge restraint and suitable drainage.
Driveway Specialists Solihull
Find driveway specialists in Solihull
Planning a new driveway, resurfacing or access change in Solihull? Describe the area, surface, drainage and kerb access once, then compare driveway specialists who cover your area.
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Looking for a driveway specialist near you in Solihull?
Enter the postcode, approximate area and preferred surface. Mention whether you need a new or wider vehicle crossing, drainage changes, retaining work or front-garden alterations so suitable Solihull driveway specialists can price the same scope.
Common driveway specialist services
What can driveway specialists in Solihull 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. Solihull 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
Solihull driveway and highway-access context
A new vehicle crossing needs council approval, and Solihull keeps construction of dropped kerbs with its own highways contractors
Solihull Council requires an application for a residential Vehicle Access Crossing before driveway access is formed from the road. The council also states that dropped-kerb construction in the borough can only be carried out by its own highways contractors, so the driveway contractor and highway work must be coordinated rather than treated as one informal job.
Apply to Solihull Council before relying on a new dropped kerb
The council says residents who need driveway access from the road must apply for a dropped kerb. Its current guidance sets dimensional and safety criteria and allows the council to refuse applications where the proposed crossing is unsuitable, so approval should come before the driveway layout is fixed around an assumed access width.
Surface-water management should be designed into larger or more complex schemes
Solihull's flood-risk planning guidance expects development to incorporate above-ground Sustainable Drainage Systems from the outset where applicable. Even on smaller domestic work, a driveway quote should explain where runoff will go rather than simply replacing permeable ground with a hard surface and leaving drainage unresolved.
Local to Solihull
Driveway Specialists covering Solihull
Driveway specialists may cover Solihull by postcode, surface and site access. Example areas include:
SolihullShirleyKnowleDorridgeOltonDickens HeathHockley HeathBalsall Common
Separate private paving from highway works
The contractor can quote the driveway inside your boundary, but Solihull Council controls the vehicle crossing over the footway. Confirm the approved crossing width and position before finalising edging, gates or parking layout.
Plan runoff as well as appearance. Ask how falls, channels, permeable construction and discharge points will keep water away from the highway and neighbouring property.
How it works
Describe the frontage once, then compare Solihull 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 Solihull 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 Solihull: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb in Solihull?
Yes. Solihull Council says you must apply for a Vehicle Access Crossing if you need driveway access from the road.
Can my driveway contractor build the dropped kerb?
Not in Solihull. The council states that construction of all dropped kerbs can only be carried out by its own highways contractors.
How wide can a single crossing be?
Solihull's 2026 guidance gives a normal minimum of 2.7 metres and maximum of 3.6 metres for a single crossing, subject to site assessment and other restrictions.
Can I post resurfacing without changing the kerb?
Yes. Repairs and resurfacing can be posted alongside complete new driveways and access changes.
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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