Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire
Resin and block paving driveways, built from the ground up
We dig out, lay a proper sub-base and finish in resin or block paving. Tell us about your driveway and we'll come and
measure up for a quote.
- Permeable resin or classic block paving
- We dig out and build the base properly
- A written quote after a visit to measure up
Get a free quote
- 10-year guarantee
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 100+ years' combined experience
- Local Dorset team
- 5 ★ Google review average
What we lay
Driveways, patios and the groundwork beneath them, for homes and commercial sites across Dorset and Hampshire.
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Resin bound driveways
A smooth, seamless finish of natural stone mixed with resin and trowelled by hand. Water drains straight through it, so puddles do not form.
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Block paving
Concrete or clay blocks laid in the pattern of your choice on a compacted base, with edging that holds them firmly in place under daily use.
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Patios and landscaping
Patios in natural stone or porcelain, with the steps, edging and paths that join the garden to the house, laid so that rain runs away.
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Drainage and groundworks
Excavation, sub-bases and drainage done properly before anything is laid, so the surface stays level and the water goes where it should.
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Commercial and estate surfacing
Car parks, access roads and private estate drives in resin or block paving, on a sub-base designed for heavier vehicles and more of them.
What customers say
5 ★ Google review average
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“Absolutely fantastic work done by Custom Driveways, couldn't be happier. Was in the market for a new driveway and was torn between going for gravel or resin. I'm so glad I chose the latter. Excellent finish and I've now got a driveway I can brag about to the neighbours! Already convinced a few to join the resin club!”
Stephen H.
Sloping resin driveway, via Google
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“The quality of the work and the paving looks fantastic and makes the front of my house look like it did when it was first built. The workmanship is great, and the old manhole cover blends in to the whole design.”
Sean D.
Large driveway, via Google
Recent work
Driveways and patios we have laid for homeowners across Dorset and Hampshire.
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Resin bound driveway
How it works
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Tell us about the job
Send the form or call us with your postcode and a rough idea of what you would like.
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We visit and measure up
We look at the ground, the levels and the drainage, and talk the finishes through with you.
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You get a written quote
It covers the groundwork as well as the surface, so you know what you are paying for.
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We lay it
We dig out, build the base, lay the finish and leave the site tidy.
Driveway guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask us on their driveways, from someone who's been laying them a long time.
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Guide
Do you need planning permission for a new driveway?
Usually not, as long as the rainwater's got somewhere to go. Where it catches people out, and who to ring round here.
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Resin bound vs resin bonded: what is the difference?
One word different, and a world apart once they've been down a few years. How each is made, and why we only put bound on drives.
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Resin or block paving: which suits your driveway?
Both make a good drive if the base underneath is right. What each one's like to live with, and how I'd pick between them.
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What affects the cost of a resin driveway?
Two quotes for the same drive can be miles apart, and it's nearly always down to what goes in the ground. What to check before you pick.
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How long does a resin driveway last?
Depends on three things you can't see once it's down. What makes a resin drive last, and what makes one fail early.
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Can you lay a resin driveway over tarmac or concrete?
Often, yes, and it saves a lot of digging. But only if your old drive passes a few checks, and never over block paving.
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Dropped kerbs in Dorset and Hampshire: how it works
You need the council's say-so before anyone touches the kerb. Who to apply to round here, roughly what it costs, and why some get turned down.
Questions about your driveway
Is resin or block paving better?
Neither is better everywhere. Resin gives a smooth, seamless, permeable finish with no joints for weeds. Block paving copes well with heavy use and can be repaired one area at a time. When we visit, we will tell you which suits your drive and why.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
For a house in England, not if the surface is permeable or drains onto a lawn or border on your own property. Covering more than five square metres of front garden with a surface that drains onto the road does need permission. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation areas have extra rules.
What does the guarantee cover?
Our 10-year guarantee covers our workmanship and the materials we supply, including the sub-base we build. The full terms are on our guarantee page.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. A free quote includes a visit to measure up and look at the ground.
How long does a driveway take to lay?
It depends on the size and on how much ground needs digging out. We give you a timescale with the quote, and keep you told if the weather changes it.
Where we work
We lay driveways and patios across Dorset and Hampshire.
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Southampton
- Across Dorset
- Across Hampshire
Ready for a new driveway?
Tell us about it and we will arrange a visit to measure up and quote.