Driveways in Reading, built to last.

Driveways across Reading

Reading's housing stock spans Victorian terraces near the station, generous Edwardian and inter-war semis in Caversham and Tilehurst, and a huge volume of post-1980 new-build estates in Earley, Woodley and Lower Earley. We've worked across all of these.

What works in Reading

Caversham (RG4) and Tilehurst (RG31) homes typically have 30–50m² of front garden, often sloped or stepped. Block paving is the most popular install here — Marshalls Drivesett Tegula in autumn shades is our top seller.

Earley and Lower Earley (RG6) new-builds often come with patchwork tarmac that's already lifting. Tarmac re-lay with a block-paved trim is the most cost-effective upgrade.

Whitley Wood and Whitley (RG2) properties tend to be smaller, often with shared driveways. Sealed block paving keeps everything tidy and reduces the moss build-up that's common around the M4 corridor.

Local quirks

• Thames Water area — most of central Reading is on combined sewers. Permeable driveways are strongly encouraged to reduce surface-water runoff.
• Sonning and Caversham — both have conservation areas. We handle planning correspondence with Reading Borough Council on your behalf.
• Dropped kerbs — Reading Borough Council operates the kerb application directly. Allow 8–10 weeks; we coordinate with you.

Recent Reading projects

Recent work has included a 55m² resin bound install in Caversham Heights (bronze blend, herringbone block border), a tarmac re-lay and block trim in Lower Earley, and a full driveway-plus-patio landscape in Sonning. Photos in the gallery.