Driveways in Bournemouth & Poole
Block paving, tarmac and concrete, each dug out and laid on a properly compacted sub-base so it stays level and drains.
Every Kind of Driveway We Lay
Compare the options below, or call and we'll talk you through what suits your drive.
01Block Paving Driveways
Blocks laid with tight, even joints and a clean edge restraint, on a sub-base dug out and compacted to the right depth.
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02Tarmac & Asphalt Driveways
The same sub-base and falls as every drive we lay, finished with a hard-wearing tarmac surface.
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03Concrete Driveways
Poured and finished on a properly prepared base, for a hardstanding that takes weight without cracking.
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04Gravel Driveways
A compacted sub-base finished with loose stone and a fitted edge restraint, so it drains and does not spread or rut.
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05Driveway Repairs & Resurfacing
Not every tired driveway needs digging out. We fix what has actually failed underneath, not just what you can see on top.
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Not Sure What You Have Got?
Most driveway jobs start with replacing what is already there. Here is what the common ones are prone to.
Block Paving
Prone toSinking and going uneven where the sub-base underneath was never compacted properly.
How we treat itDug out and rebuilt on a sub-base compacted to the right depth, with the falls set so water runs off.
Tarmac
Prone toCracking and potholing, usually starting at the edges where there is no proper restraint.
How we treat itPatched where the base is sound, or dug out and relaid where it has gone too far.
Concrete
Prone toCracking and crumbling at the surface, often from a base that was never dug to depth.
How we treat itBroken out, removed, and replaced on a properly prepared base.
Whatever is there now, the replacement goes down on a sub-base dug out and compacted to the right depth.
Included on Every Driveway We Lay
Whichever option you pick, this is what stays the same.
Fixed, Itemised Quote
One price agreed before work starts. No hidden extras once we're on site.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
If anything settles or shifts in the first two years, we come back and put it right.
Muck Away Included
The old surface and spoil are removed as part of the job, not billed as an extra.
Walk-Round and Aftercare
We walk the finished drive with you, then check in once it's had a chance to settle.
How a New Driveway Runs
Three stages, start to finish.
Consultation and Site Visit
We measure up and give honest advice on materials and layout for your drive.
Fixed-Price Quote
An itemised quote after the assessment. No hidden extras once work starts.
Build and Finish
Dig-out, sub-base, falls and lay, then a walk-round and a check-in once it has settled.
What Driveway Customers Say
Feedback from homeowners across Bournemouth and Poole whose driveways we have dug out and laid.
Richard Evans
If you're looking for block paving then Jacc at Four groundworks is the guy to get in touch with. Jacc is very knowledgeable & friendly, no job is too big or too small. We would highly recommend him
Asa Parker
I'm very happy with the work Jacc and this team have done. They removed the old driveway and previous concrete pads, before levelling and laying a new larger reinforced concrete slab and block paving driveway. Jacc was very helpful throughout.
Grand Gates Automation
Having worked with Four on multiple projects I'm always in awe of the teams craftsmanship. They've recently completed a block paving drive with some awkward falls and curves to accommodate. They make it look seamless and effortles. True perfection, thank you!
Joe Prior
Great price Really happy with happy with how our driveway has turned out. Looking forward to them coming back next year to do the back garden. Thanks again!
Eileen Downie
Jacc and his team did an excellent job repairing my driveway and laying a brick border around my lawn. All of his team were very hard working and efficient, with helpful advice and the job was completed to a high standard.
Richard
Jacc was fantastic from start to finish and really helpful with all aspects of the work we had done which was the initial ground work and levelling to sort the base of our dug up garden/driveway. From coming out to inspect/quote right through to completing the works required in a timely and high standard manner, it was easy to work with him. Communication is excellent with Jacc and would highly recommend anyone to use in the future.
Rachel
We are so pleased with all the work we have had done - our back garden was a total mess, but the guys completely transformed it with a brilliant new concrete area and some lovely planters. They even sorted out and tidied our front drive with a temporary fix, which has given the whole house a massive face-lift. The whole team were so friendly and down-to-earth. Big shout-out to Jacc as well, who was always around for a chat whenever we had any questions. Honestly couldn't recommend them enough if you need a landscaping company for gardens or driveways.
Driveways in Bournemouth and Poole: What Affects the Job
A driveway is only as good as what is underneath it. We dig out the old surface, get the sub-base compacted to the right depth, and set the falls so water runs off rather than sitting on the surface. That is the difference between a drive that is still level in five years and one that dips in its second winter.
Driveway cost in Bournemouth and Poole moves on the size of the area, how easy the site is to get plant onto, and what has to come out before we can start. A drive being dug out and rebuilt costs more than one going onto bare ground, because the old surface and the spoil underneath it both have to be removed and taken away. Every quote is priced after a visit rather than guessed over the phone, and it is free and carries no obligation.
We work across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding towns, and every driveway we lay carries a 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything settles or shifts in that time, we come back and put it right. Most standard driveways are finished inside a week once work starts on site, with the exact timescale confirmed at the consultation once we have seen the access and the size of the job.
Driveway Questions, Answered
The ones we get asked most.
How long does a new driveway take?
Most standard driveways are finished inside a week. The exact timescale is confirmed once we have seen the site.
Will my new driveway sink or go uneven like the last one?
It is built on a sub-base dug out and compacted to the right depth. That layer is the whole reason a drive stays level.
Where does the water go?
The falls are set deliberately and drainage is designed in, not added afterwards.
How much does a driveway cost?
It depends on the size of the drive, how easy the site is to access, and what has to come out before we start. Every job is priced after a visit, and the quote is fixed once it is given.
Do you fit resin driveways?
Not currently. We lay block paving, tarmac, concrete and gravel driveways, all dug out and built on a proper sub-base.
Looking For Something Else?
The rest of what we do.
01Groundworks & Civils
Excavation, foundations, drainage and soakaways, for homeowners, builders and developers.
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02Patios
Porcelain and natural stone patios, laid on the same sub-base and falls as every job we do.
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03Garden & Landscaping
Full garden transformations, turf, artificial grass, fencing and retaining walls.
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Driveways Across Bournemouth, Poole and Beyond
We travel to most of Dorset and Hampshire, with these towns as our regular ground.
Christchurch
A regular part of our patch, close enough that a driveway job does not cost extra to get plant on site.
Driveways in ChristchurchFerndown
About 6 miles from Bournemouth, and one of the towns we already work in regularly.
Driveways in FerndownWimborne Minster
Around 8 miles out, where we take on driveways alongside patios and garden work.
Driveways in Wimborne MinsterRingwood
About 11 miles from Bournemouth, on the Hampshire side of our regular working area.
Driveways in RingwoodGet a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Four Groundworks & Landscaping on 07886 075828
Driveways we have finished recently
Block paving, tarmac, concrete and gravel, across Bournemouth and Poole. Every drive goes up on our Instagram the week it comes off site, so what you are looking at is the current work rather than a selection from years ago.
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