Bespoke Driveways & Paving Across Gloucestershire
No deposit. Pay only when the job's done and you're happy.
Block paving, resin, tarmac and cobble driveways, patios and landscaping, backed by 30+ years' experience and the TrustATrader Guarantee.
- Free site survey
- No upfront payment
- Fully insured & guaranteed
- 4.83/5 on TrustATrader
- Fully Insured & Guaranteed
- 24-Hour Enquiry Response
- 30+ Years Experience
- No deposit — pay on completion
Sound familiar?
The four things homeowners tell us before we start
Most people who call us have been putting the drive off for a couple of years. Usually for one of these reasons.
A drive that lets the house down
Cracked tarmac, sunken blocks and weeds through the joints. The first thing anyone sees when they pull up, and the easiest thing to put right.
Water sitting where it should not
Puddles by the front door and run-off towards the house usually mean the falls are wrong. We correct the levels and add SuDS-compliant drainage as part of the job.
Paying a deposit and hoping
You should not have to hand money to a trader before a spade goes in the ground. With us there is no upfront payment at all, so the risk stays with us.
No idea what it should cost
Prices for the same drive can differ by thousands, usually because of what is going in underneath. Our quotes are itemised so you can see exactly what you are comparing.
We deal with all four the same way: come out and look at it properly, explain what the drive actually needs, and put the price in writing before you commit to anything.
What we do
Driveways, patios and everything underneath them
Five things we do properly, all built on the same excavated, compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base. We also handle brick steps and walls, garden landscaping, ACO drainage and dropped kerbs as part of a wider job.
Most requested Block Paving Driveways
Custom block paving driveways in a wide range of colours and patterns, built on a properly compacted sub-base to last.
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Fully permeable Resin Driveways
Smooth, modern, permeable resin-bound driveways in a wide range of aggregate colours and finishes.
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15-25 year lifespan Tarmac Driveways
New tarmac drives, resurfacing, extensions and repairs, with colour, border and block-paved entrance options.
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Patios & Paving
Custom patios and garden slabbing in porcelain, sandstone and more to enhance your outdoor living space.
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Driveway Repairs & Resurfacing
Repairs, resurfacing and extensions for tired tarmac and block paving driveways.
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Why us
Why homeowners in Gloucestershire choose LayPave
We are not the cheapest quote you will get, and we will tell you why in plain English. Here is what the money buys.
No deposit, pay on completion
No upfront payment and no deposit, on any job. You settle up once the work is finished and you are happy with it. It is the single biggest reassurance we can offer, and it keeps us honest from the first day on site to the last.
30+ years on the tools
Gus has been laying driveways across Gloucestershire since the nineties and still runs every job personally. You get the person who quoted the work actually doing the work.
TrustATrader vetted, 4.83 out of 5
Independently vetted, with the TrustATrader Guarantee behind every job and dozens of five-star reviews from homeowners in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
Fully insured, guaranteed work
Public liability cover on every project and guaranteed workmanship in writing. If something is not right, we come back and put it right.
The base gets built properly
Full excavation, a compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base and solid edge restraints. Almost every drive that fails early failed underneath, not on top, which is where we spend the time.
Free survey, itemised quote
We come out, measure up and check drainage at no charge. The quotation breaks the job down line by line so you can compare it against anyone else fairly.
The process
How a LayPave job runs
Four steps, no surprises, and no money changes hands until the last one.
- 01
Free site survey
We come out at a time that suits you, measure up, check levels and drainage and talk through materials. No charge, no obligation, no sales pitch.
- 02
Itemised quotation
A written quote that separates excavation, sub-base, surfacing and drainage, so you can see where every pound goes. We aim to reply to online enquiries within 24 hours.
- 03
Groundwork and install
Old surface out, sub-base in and compacted, edges set, then the surface laid. Site kept tidy, spoil carted away, and you know each day what is happening next.
- 04
Walk it, then pay
We walk the finished drive with you before anything is invoiced. You pay only when the job is done and you are satisfied with it.
Not sure which surface suits your drive?
Have a chat with someone who's laid all of them for 30 years. Honest advice, no sales pitch.
How LayPave compares
Against the way this work is commonly quoted and delivered in Gloucestershire.
| Feature | Typical provider | LayPave |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit to start | 20-50% up front | £0 - you pay on completion |
| Quotation | Single lump-sum figure | Itemised, after a free site survey |
| Sub-base | Whatever is quickest | MOT Type 1, compacted in layers |
| Cover | Varies by trader | Fully insured, TrustATrader guaranteed |
| Experience | Mixed | 30+ years, owner on every job |
Free tool
Driveway Cost Estimator
Get a ballpark cost for a new driveway based on its size and the material you're considering. For a firm price, book a free survey.
Reviews
What customers say
4.83 out of 5 on TrustATrader, from dozens of homeowners across Gloucestershire.
Gus and the team laid our block paving drive in Quedgeley and it looks fantastic. What sold us was not paying a penny until it was finished - total peace of mind. Tidy, on time and no fuss.
Had a resin driveway put in and it's transformed the front of the house. Rain drains straight through, no more puddles by the door. Genuinely the most professional trade we've used.
Our old tarmac drive was cracked and sinking. LayPave dug it out properly, sorted the drainage and re-laid it. Explained everything as they went. 30 years' experience really shows.
Free survey, a fair quote and no deposit asked for - exactly as promised. New patio and steps in the back garden are spot on. Would recommend to anyone in Gloucestershire.
Thirty years, measured
The numbers we get asked about most, and the one number that matters on the day you book: nothing to pay up front.
- Years laying driveways
- 30+ Years laying driveways Hands-on, across Gloucestershire
- Rated on TrustATrader
- 4.83/5 Rated on TrustATrader Vetted member, guarantee backed
- Year tarmac lifespan
- 15–25 Year tarmac lifespan When the base is laid properly
- Deposit to book
- £0 Deposit to book You pay on completion
Where we work
Driveway contractors covering Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
We work out of a GL2 base in Gloucester, which keeps us close to most of the county. If you are just outside the list below, ask anyway. We travel for the right job and we will tell you straight if you are too far out.
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury
- Quedgeley
- Churchdown
- Brockworth
- Hucclecote
- Longlevens
- Bishop's Cleeve
- Stonehouse
Working across Gloucestershire
- Base
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL2 4EA)
- Postcodes
- GL1 to GL7, GL20, GL50 to GL52 and nearby
- Enquiries
- We aim to reply to online enquiries within 24 hours
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 08:00 to 18:00 · Sat 08:00 to 16:00 · Sun closed
- Deposit
- None. You pay on completion.
We do not run separate location pages. One team, one standard, wherever the job is in the county.
Recent work
Drives and patios we have finished nearby
Click any photo to see it larger. Every one of these was paid for after it was finished, not before.
Before you decide
Straight answers, written by the people laying the drives
FAQs
Questions we get asked every week
If yours is not here, call and ask. We would rather answer it now than after you have booked.
Do you really take no deposit?
Correct — there are no upfront payments or deposits. You pay only once the job is complete and you're fully satisfied with the work. It's the biggest reassurance we offer.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the surrounding Gloucestershire area, working from our GL2 base. If you're nearby and unsure, just ask.
How do I get a quote?
Request a free, no-obligation site survey by phone or through our contact form. We'll assess the job on site and give you a competitive, itemised quotation. We aim to respond to online enquiries within 24 hours.
Is your work insured and guaranteed?
Yes. All our work is fully insured and guaranteed, and we're a vetted TrustATrader member with a 4.83 out of 5 rating and the TrustATrader Guarantee behind every job.
How long will a new driveway last?
A professionally installed tarmac driveway is built to last 15 to 25 years or more, and block paving typically lasts 20+ years with the right sub-base. Correct groundwork and drainage are what make the difference.
Which driveway material is best for me?
It depends on your budget, style and drainage needs — block paving, resin, tarmac and cobble each suit different homes. We'll walk you through the options at your free survey; our material comparison guides explain the trade-offs too.
How experienced is LayPave?
The team has over 30 years of hands-on driveway and paving installation experience across Gloucestershire, led by owner and lead installer Gus.
Will I need planning permission or SuDS drainage?
Permeable surfaces like resin usually avoid the need for planning permission; a non-permeable drive over 5m² draining to the road may require permission or SuDS drainage. We handle compliant drainage as part of the job — our guides explain the rules in full.
Do you offer any discounts?
We run offers from time to time, including up to £1,000 off a new driveway or patio with code TD50. Mention it when you get in touch and we'll confirm if it's still running.
Ready for a driveway that lasts?
Book a free, no-obligation survey. We'll measure up, talk options and send an itemised quote. No deposit, no pressure.
- Free site survey and itemised quote
- No deposit — pay on completion
- Fully insured and guaranteed work