A driveway built properly from the ground up, including digging out, sub-base, drainage and the final surface, so it won't sink, crack or flood.
5.0 · 13 Google reviews
5-star rated
13 Google reviews
Written contract
On every job
Warranty
Typically 2 years
Fully insured
Employer's & public liability
A driveway has a harder job than any patio: it carries the weight of vehicles every day, in all weathers. What's underneath matters far more than what you see on top.
Every driveway we build includes full ground preparation: sub-base, drainage and surfacing. We work in natural stone, porcelain, block paving and slabs. Please note we do not offer resin driveways.
Getting it right first time means a front entrance that looks smart, drains properly and doesn't need patching every winter.
A thin or poorly compacted sub-base gives way under the weight of vehicles.
Without drainage and falls, water pools on the surface or runs towards the house.
Movement in the base shows up as cracks and loose sections that keep getting worse.
A tired driveway drags down the look of the whole property.
We come out, walk the garden with you and look at access, levels, ground conditions and drainage.
We explain what the job involves and how long it will take, then put a detailed quote in writing.
Clearing, digging out, levelling and drainage. Getting this right is what makes the finished work last.
The work itself, done by Harry and the team.
We walk you through the finished job. Your written contract and warranty (typically 2 years) are yours to keep.
A properly compacted sub-base designed for vehicles.
Drainage and falls planned in from the start.
A clean, durable finish that lifts the whole property.
Natural stone, porcelain, block paving or slabs.
Detailed written quote covering every stage.
Written contract and warranty, typically 2 years.
The visible surface is only the top layer. Underneath, a correctly excavated and compacted sub-base spreads the load of vehicles and stops the surface moving. It's the most important part of any driveway, and the one most often skimped.
Large hard surfaces shed a lot of water. We plan falls and drainage so rainwater runs away safely instead of pooling on the drive or running towards your front door.
Block paving is hard-wearing and easy to repair in sections. Natural stone and slabs give a premium, characterful finish. We'll advise which suits your property and how you use the drive. We don't install resin surfacing.
We're based in Truro and carry out driveways across Cornwall: Driveways Truro, Driveways Falmouth, Driveways Penryn, Driveways Redruth, Driveways Camborne, Driveways St Austell, Driveways Newquay, Driveways St Agnes, Driveways Perranporth.
Before choosing materials, think about who will use the garden and when. A space for summer dining needs different sizing, shelter and access from a low-maintenance front garden or a holiday let that needs to look smart between guests. Tell us how you live and we'll shape the driveways around it.
Slope, soil, existing walls, hedges and drainage all affect what's possible and what it costs. In Cornwall, many gardens are steep, rocky or exposed to the coast. We assess all of this on our first visit so your quote reflects the real job: not a best-case guess that changes once work starts.
Driveways rarely sits in isolation. It meets lawns, beds, boundaries, paths and steps. Planning these together avoids the cost of reworking levels or access later, and gives you a garden that feels designed rather than added to piece by piece.
Across 13 five-star Google reviews, the same themes come up again and again: punctuality, quick responses, professionalism, quality workmanship, detailed quotes and creative design ideas, and an ability to handle difficult sites such as steep slopes and coastal gardens.
Harry Lyall runs every job, working alongside his colleague Matt. You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the finished garden, so nothing gets lost between the quote and the build.
Every driveways job is covered by a full written contract and a warranty, typically 2 years, confirmed in writing for your specific job, and by our employer's and public liability insurance. You know what's included, what it costs and what happens if anything isn't right.
Ready to talk it through? Call 07938 652967 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm), or request a quote online. You can also browse our homepage or all services.
No, we don't offer resin driveways or resin surfacing.
Full ground preparation, sub-base, drainage and surfacing, plus the finish you choose.
Natural stone, porcelain, block paving and slabs.
Yes, drainage is designed into every driveway we build.
It depends on size, access and ground conditions. We'll give you a timescale with your quote.
Every garden is different: access, ground conditions, slope and materials all change the price. Rather than guess, we visit, talk through the job and give you a detailed written quote so you know exactly what's included before anything starts.
Yes. Every job comes with a full written contract and a warranty. The length depends on the job and is typically 2 years; we'll confirm it in writing on your quote.
Yes. We hold both employer's liability and public liability insurance.
We're based in Truro and work across Cornwall, including Falmouth, Penryn, Redruth, Camborne, St Austell, Newquay, St Agnes and Perranporth. If your town isn't listed, call us and we'll tell you straight away.
A detailed written quote, a written contract and a warranty, typically 2 years, on every job. Rated 5.0 from 13 Google reviews.
