Kettering Driveway Contractors
Driveways in Kettering
Tarmac, resin bound and block paving driveways for Kettering homes, laid by our own local team. Free site visit and written quote.
£10m public liability cover | RAMS available | North Northamptonshire Council approved dropped kerb contractor | Free site survey
Scope and local coverage
Whether you are looking for tarmacing, a new driveway or surfacing contractors in Kettering, every job starts with what is under the old surface. On a free site visit we look at the existing drive, levels, falls and edges, then recommend tarmac, resin bound or block paving to suit the property rather than the same build-up for every house.
Our Kettering tarmac driveway below is a typical example: the old surface was fully dug out, a new sub-base put in and a smooth tarmac surface hand-laid with block kerb edging. We are on North Northamptonshire Council's list of dropped kerb contractors, so if you need a new or widened dropped kerb we can talk it through at the same visit.
Kettering is in our core North Northamptonshire working area, and we have completed driveways in the town.
What the work covers
- New and replacement tarmac driveways
- Resin bound driveways using Daltex Base, Daltex aggregates and Daltex resins
- Block paving driveways and paths
- Full excavation of failed concrete or tarmac, with spoil taken away
- New sub-base, with levels and falls set so water runs away from the house
- Block kerb edging and drainage where needed
- Dropped kerbs carried out by NRSWA-qualified operatives
What we check first
Existing surface
Whether the old concrete or tarmac can stay, or has to be dug out so movement does not crack the new surface.
Falls and drainage
Where rainwater will go once the new drive is down, including towards the house and neighbouring boundaries.
Choice of surface
Tarmac, resin bound or block paving, matched to the property, budget and how the drive is used.
Access and dropped kerbs
Whether the existing dropped kerb is wide enough or needs extending, and how long the drive will be out of use.
Completed project: tarmac driveway in Kettering
Completed domestic tarmac driveway in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
The old surface was fully excavated, a new sub-base installed and a fresh, smooth tarmac surface hand-laid with clean block kerb edging.
Shown as one real example of our work. Every driveway is quoted on its own survey findings.
Local planning and drainage notes
Front garden driveways: Planning Portal guidance
Planning Portal says a new or replaced impermeable driveway at the front of a house over 5 square metres usually needs planning permission unless rainwater drains to a lawn or border or the surface is permeable. Dropped kerbs and other restrictions may need separate approval, and flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas are treated differently.
Source: Planning Portal: paving your front gardenNorth Northamptonshire surface water planning
North Northamptonshire Council publishes guidance on surface water and sustainable drainage. For a driveway, that means checking where water will go before choosing between a permeable surface, such as resin bound, and an impermeable one with drainage.
Source: North Northamptonshire Council: surface water planningThese notes summarise published guidance to help you plan questions. They are not planning, building control or drainage approval. Always confirm requirements with your local authority before work starts.
Project area
Approximate area: Kettering, town level only.
Shows the town of the completed project only. It is not a customer address.
Open map in a new tabFrequently asked questions
Do you cover all of Kettering?
Yes. Kettering is in our core North Northamptonshire area, along with Burton Latimer, Wellingborough and Rushden. The tarmac driveway on this page was completed in Kettering.
Tarmac, resin or block paving: which is best for my drive?
It depends on the property, budget, drainage and how the drive is used. We explain the options on the site visit and quote for the one that suits your home.
How much does a new driveway cost in Kettering?
It depends on the size, access, what has to be dug out and the surface you choose. Use our driveway cost calculator for a rough figure, then we confirm a written quote after a free site visit.
Can you do the dropped kerb as well?
Yes. We are on North Northamptonshire Council's dropped kerb contractor list and our team holds NRSWA street works qualifications. The council's approval needs to be in place before work on the footway starts.
Will I need planning permission?
Planning Portal guidance says impermeable front-garden driveways over 5 square metres usually need permission unless water drains to a lawn or border or the surface is permeable. Check with North Northamptonshire Council for your property.
Book your free site visit
Tell us about the site and we will arrange a survey and send a written quote.
£10m public liability cover | RAMS available | North Northamptonshire Council approved dropped kerb contractor | Free site survey