Block paving
A wide choice of blocks, colours and laying patterns over a compacted sub-base.
Cheltenham and Gloucester driveway specialists
Quality driveways.
Laid right.
Block paving, resin-bound, tarmac and natural stone. New drives, repairs and full replacements across Gloucestershire.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- Drainage considered
- Local Gloucestershire team
Free site visit
Leave your details. We’ll call to arrange it.
Site visit before pricing
Written scope of work
Surface and drainage options
Quote before work starts
What we lay
Surfaces for real homes
A surface should suit the house, the traffic and the way rainwater leaves the drive.
Priced after a free site visit
Resin-bound
A smooth, permeable finish in a choice of aggregate blends.
Tarmac
A hard-wearing surface for drives, access roads and larger areas.
Natural stone
Sandstone, limestone and porcelain for drives, paths and patios.
Driveway repairs
Sunken blocks, cracked tarmac, worn joints, cleaning and sealing.
Full replacements
Old surfaces removed, drainage dealt with and a new drive laid.
Sheds and garden buildings
Concrete bases
Concrete bases for sheds, summerhouses and garden buildings. Ground preparation and a level base, sized to suit the building.
Base size and specification agreed at a free site visit.
Cleaning and repairs
Before and after.
AfterBeforeBlock paving maintenance
Driveway clean
Cleaning tired block paving, re-sanding the joints and sealing the surface. A repair can be worth considering before replacing the whole drive.
- — Surface cleaning
- — Joint re-sanding
- — Sealing where suitable
Completed driveways
Our work, up close.
A selection of driveways completed by GL Driveways.
Why GL Driveways
The details below the surface
One point of contact
The person who measures your drive is the person you call with questions.
The base gets the time
Dig-out, grading, drainage and compaction happen before the surface goes down.
Fixed written quotes
The scope, materials and price are set out before work starts.
Straight recommendations
If a repair makes more sense than replacement, we say so.
Customer feedback
What customers say.
Google Reviews5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
Feedback shared by GL Driveways customers on Google.
Dennis Cooper
Google review
“GL Driveways provided an outstanding service experience, standing out remarkably after my previous challenges with home renovation contractors. Prompt, polite, and thorough, their team delivered top-tier workmanship while keeping the job site tidy and showing full courtesy to the surrounding neighborhood. Highly recommended!”
Adrian Lovejoy
Google review
Reasonable price
“I can’t speak highly enough of GL Driveways. Over last few years I have had to deal with various contractors, while doing my house up, some of which have driven me to distraction. In contrast, GL turned up when they said they would, produced a high quality driveway, respected my property and the neighbours. Highly recommended. …”
Jens Slabbinck
Google review
Great price
Rating only — no written review.
Alicia Morrison
Google review
Reasonable price
Rating only — no written review.
Trey Nash
Google review
Reasonable price
“Len and the team at GL Driveways did a fantastic job. The whole process was smooth and professional, and the quality of the work was excellent. Really pleased with the end result and would happily recommend GL Driveways to anyone looking for a reliable driveway company. Thanks again”
bonnie hartley
Google review
“Absolutely delighted with our new resin driveway! The whole process was smooth …”
Nick Furzer
Google review
Rating only — no written review.
AB Sheraz
Google review
Rating only — no written review.
Where we work
Cheltenham, Gloucester and nearby
- Cheltenham
- Gloucester
- Bishop's Cleeve
- Churchdown
- Brockworth
- Quedgeley
- Prestbury
- Charlton Kings
- Tewkesbury
- Winchcombe
- Stroud
- Cirencester
- Hucclecote
- Up Hatherley
- Shurdington
- Longlevens
- Hardwicke
- Abbeymead
- Innsworth
- Bredon
- Painswick
- Dursley
- Newent
- Staverton
Common questions
Before we measure up
How long does a new driveway take?
It depends on the size, access, surface and ground underneath. We set out the likely programme after the site visit, before work starts.
Do I need planning permission?
Many replacement drives do not, but rules can apply where water runs onto the road or a property is listed or in a conservation area. We discuss this at the visit.
What about drainage and SuDS?
Water needs somewhere suitable to go. We look at levels, existing drains and permeable options, then include the agreed drainage work in the quote.
What happens if it rains?
Some stages can continue in light rain and others cannot. We protect open work and only lay materials when the conditions suit the surface.
How do I maintain the driveway?
Maintenance varies by surface. We explain cleaning, jointing and sealing where relevant when the job is finished.
What are the payment stages?
The payment schedule is written into the quote before work starts, so the dates and amounts are clear.
Get started
Start with a free site visit
Tell us the surface, rough size and postcode. We’ll call to arrange a look and prepare a written quote.
Three quick steps
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