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Trusted Norwich driveway specialists Avenue Driveways create beautiful driveways for homeowners throughout the Norwich area in a range of quality surfacing options including resin bound aggregate, tar and chip, block paving, natural stone and tarmac.
Our quality driveways are built to last and will not only add kerb appeal to your home, but as much as 10% more value to your home's resale value as well. That's why it's important to choose the best Norwich paving contractor because when we install a new driveway, we do it right from beginning to end. As one of the leading driveway companies in Norfolk, we are members of Checkatrade and TrustATrader so you can have complete confidence in us and our work which is fully guaranteed for 10 years. What's more, we're also Checkatrade Guaranteed.
And, if you are unsure which driveway option to choose from, our team of expert paving professionals at Avenue Driveways are happy to advise you on the best materials to suit both your requirements and budget. Let us design the perfect driveway for you.
Make Avenue Driveways your number one choice for quality driveways and patios in Norwich.
Call 01603 851788 now for a no-obligation quote or email us for further information.
What Norwich homeowners say about Avenue Driveways on Checkatrade, where reputation matters
"Really pleased with my new drive have had lots of compliments from my neighbours. Mark and his team were very pleasant and well organised and have definitely given my property kerb appeal many thanks."
Verified Review April 2023
"Work completed within one week of quote. High standard quality workmanship, great communication from start to finish. Would highly recommend."
Verified Review March 2023
"Mark and his team were fantastic. The quality of the work was very good and they were done in 2 days when I thought it would take a week. The guys were friendly and worked hard. I am a surveyor and I think their workmanship is superb. Good value and Mark is easy to contact and really helpful. Five stars."
Verified Review March 2023
"Mark and his team did a fantastic job arriving when agreed completed the job with professionalism and left the drive clean and tidy. Highly recommended."
Verified Review February 2023
Avenue Driveways Norwich use only quality materials from Britain's leading suppliers
6 top paving choices for new driveways in Norwich
Choosing the right surfacing material for your new driveway suited to both your requirements and budget is something anyone thinking of having a new driveway installed will give a great deal of consideration to. However, many people also go on the type of driveway they like the look of, so will generally use this as their starting point. In our experience as the leading paving contractor in Norwich, most homeowners tend to go with their preferred first choice based on their personal preferences. So what are the top choices of paving materials for driveways in the Norwich area? Here's the list of the most popular surfacing options homeowners in Norwich are choosing:
1: Block Paving
When it comes to paving choices for a new driveway, Norwich homeowners continue to make block paving their number one choice. That’s because block paving offers looks, durability and design flexibility. As the number 1 block paving specialist in Norwich, Avenue Driveways remains the trusted choice for driveway installations among Norwich homeowners.
2: Tarmac
Tarmac is the second most popular choice of surfacing material for driveways in Norwich because it is cost-effective, tough and long lasting. Tarmac represents excellent value for money but when installed by Avenue Driveways, the number 1 tarmac specialist in Norwich, it looks great too especially when block borders are added around the edges.
3: Tar & Chip
Tar & Chip driveways are becoming increasingly popular with Norwich property owners because they offer a low cost but attractive, durable, non-slip surfacing option which comes in a range of colours thanks to the different types of aggregate available. Avenue Driveways is the number 1 tar & chip specialist in Norwich.
4: Resin
Resin driveways are the 4th most popular choice of driveway in the Norwich area because they are seamless, durable and highly weed resistant. What’s more they are also permeable and come in a range of colours and styles. Avenue Driveways is the number 1 resin specialist in Norwich.
5: Natural Stone
Natural stone driveways including Indian Sandstone and Granite is the 5th most popular choice of driveway surfacing in Norwich. An environmentally sustainable choice, natural stone creates a timeless, quality look and is highly durable. Avenue Driveways is the number 1 natural stone specialist in the Norwich area.
Why choose Avenue Driveways to install your perfect driveway in Norwich?
We're accredited
We are members of Checkatrade and TrustATrader for your peace of mind and our excellent reputation.
All our work is guaranteed
We offer a 10-year guarantee on all our driveway installations in Norwich and throughout East Anglia.
We use our own team
We employ our own team of local Norwich paving professionals, we never sub-contract.
We're fully insured
We are fully insured with £10m public liability and £10m employer's liability cover.
We use only quality materials
We use only the best materials from Britain’s leading suppliers for all driveways and patios we install.
We're proud to serve Norwich area homeowners
Avenue Driveways are proud to serve homeowners in the Norwich area installing top quality driveways and patios. We are the area's top domestic surfacing contractors which means we are also the leading block paving specialists, resin driveway specialists and tarmac driveway installers in Norwich and throughout the county of Norfolk. And as for our natural stone driveways and patios and tar and chip driveways, we are unbeatable both in quality and price. We cover all areas of Norwich including Beeston, Bowthorpe, Chapel Break, Clover Hill, Hellesdon, New Cottessey, Old Catton, Old Lakenham, Mount Pleasant, Riverside, Sprowston, Thorpe St Andrew, Trowse Newton, Three Score, Upper Hellesdon and surrounding towns and villages across Norfolk. So when you need a quality driveway installed by the leading surfacing contractors in Norwich, trust Avenue Driveways every time.
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01603 851788
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What makes a great driveway?
- Ensuring that the base or foundation on which the top surface is installed is properly prepared. This means digging out to the correct depth and using quality crushed aggregate, fully compacted to ensure the foundation is stable and will not sink. It’s also vital that there is good drainage installed.
- Using quality materials from Britain’s leading suppliers. This will ensure that your new driveway will not only look amazing, but will stand the test of time.
- Asking Avenue Driveways of Norwich to carry out the installation for you. We are driveway specialists. It’s all we do. As professional pavers, we work to the highest standards to install your new driveway quickly and efficiently. We are a Norwich company which also works throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex.
We're Norwich resin bound aggregate specialists
Avenue Driveways are resin driveway and patio specialists working in Norwich and surrounding areas of Norfolk. As with all our driveways, regardless of the material you choose, our resin driveways are carefully installed by our team of skilled resin specialists to ensure the highest quality finish every time. Call Norwich 01603 851788 now for more details.
Choose from the following quality surfacing options
This remains a popular option for driveway surfacing among Norwich homeowners as block paving is hard wearing and aesthetically pleasing.
An easy-to-maintain, long-lasting, permeable yet weed resistant, non-slip surface that looks amazing. A popular choice with Norwich homeowners.
Tar and chip is the perfect cost-effective surfacing solution for large drives and driveways in the Norwich area and throughout Norfolk.
Tarmacadam, more often referred to as tarmac, offers a durable yet cost-effective surfacing solution for both rural and urban driveways in Norfolk.
Top quality aggregate is by far the most cost-effective surfacing option, especially for large drives in more rural areas of Norwich.
Adding kerb appeal and value to your home
They say an Englishman’s home is his castle, so it’s not surprising that most homeowners want to ensure that their home is well looked after. And that includes the driveway. After all, the driveway is the first or second thing people will notice when they arrive at your home, so the potential kerb appeal provided by your driveway is certainly important.
This is especially true if you are selling up and decide to list it. A first good impression is really important for potential buyers of your home and a weed infested, crumbling driveway isn’t the look that will likely result in them making an offer! We're sure Phil and Kirsty of TV's Love It or List It show will agree.
But if you have decided to love it rather than list it, you will also want the transformation having a smart new driveway provides, it’s usually then all about your budget.
In terms of cost, driveways vary depending on the materials you use. The cheapest is loose gravel which has many advantages but does need to be regularly maintained by sweeping back the stones which have been displaced by vehicles driving over them.
On the plus side, gravel drives look good, can hide a multitude of sins such as a poor surface below although a good contractor will at least fill in any potholes before applying the gravel, and it is the cheapest way to surface a large area. There is also a security benefit as vehicles driving up a large gravel drive can be heard approaching.
Gravel drives are generally better suited to more rural rather than urban areas.
The next most affordable option is
tar and chip.
Tar and Chip
is fast growing in popularity among home owners throughout the UK because it looks great and is around half the cost of a resin drive to install.
After that, tarmac provides another cost-effective hard surfacing solution and can look really smart when professionally laid, especially if block paving borders are used to create a neat edging feature.
Block paving is still a popular option with homeowners. With different colour blocks and styles, block paving creates a quality look.
Resin bound driveways are permeable and highly weed resistant. They create a quality, highly durable non slip surfacing option which looks great especially when different coloured resin is applied to make shapes and designs including your house number!
As for the actual cost of your driveway project, the best way to find out is to ask for a quote which takes into account the area to be surfaced and other issues like manhole covers and drainage channels. Always seek a quote from a trusted and accredited driveway specialist like Avenue Driveways Norwich.
Hiring someone who is cold calling at your front door because they are “in the area” and "will do your driveway cheap” is never a good idea, especially if they have no fixed business address or any way of contacting them in future. That is likely to end up costing you far more in the short to medium term because your driveway will need to be completely redone quite possibly within months of it being laid.
Avenue Driveways are members of Checkatrade and TrustATrader, are fully insured and offer a 10-year guarantee on all our driveway installations.
Trust and integrity are important to the way we do business because our reputation as a local paving contractor is built on it.
How much does a new driveway cost in the Norwich area?
It’s a question many Norwich homeowners ask us when they considering having a new driveway installed and the answer depends on a range of factors including the materials chosen, for example, block paving, tarmac, tar and chip, resin, natural stone or aggregate and the size of the area to be covered. It pays to choose a trusted and reputable local paving company like Avenue Driveways in Norwich because you can be sure that our driveways are not only properly installed by our own team of local paving professionals who have many years experience in creating beautiful driveways, they are also guaranteed for 10 years. So to get an accurate quote for your own driveway project, ask Avenue Driveways Norwich for a quote today!
Tar and Chip is fast becoming an increasingly popular alternative surfacing option to resin bound driveways - Find out why here.
What kind of service can you expect from Avenue Driveways Norwich?
It’s a question many more people should ask when appointing a paving contractor to undertake work for them. At Avenue Driveways we not only deliver top quality driveway installations but we take our commitment to customer service seriously as well. That’s because for us, our reputation is the key to our success and something we are committed to from the moment we receive your enquiry, be it by phone or by email, right through to the successful installation of your driveway.
We don’t employ salesmen so when you ask us for a no-obligation quote, it’s just that, no-obligation. We will give you an honest, competitive quotation with absolutely no pressure on you to proceed. But we are confident that the quality of our work speaks for itself. We’re also happy to offer advice of the best surfacing materials to meet your requirements and match your budget.
Our friendly, reliable and hard working team of paving professionals work quickly and efficiently to minimise disruption to you and your family during the works and we tidy up so that all you are left with when we leave is a stunning new driveway that will be the envy of your neighbours for years to come.
We are proud members of Checkatrade, where reputation matters and of TrustATrader and we offer a 10-year guarantee on all our work. So when you choose us over all the other Norwich driveway companies out there, you can be certain you are choosing the best driveway installers in Norwich.
Ask for a quote today! Call Norwich 01603 851788 now!
Will climate change affect my driveway?
We have always joked that in Britain it's always raining. But, climate change is changing our weather patterns and increasing the frequency of storms and rain which lead to flooding. When you choose a new driveway for your home, it's worth considering whether you should choose a permeable surfacing option - permeable surfaces allow water to seep through the surface and drain away. This is especially true in areas which are prone to flooding.
Norwich driveway specialists Avenue Driveways will add drainage channels to their driveway installations, but resin surfacing will also help to prevent standing water where the resin driveway has been installed on a new sub base created from a full dig out as opposed to where the resin has simply been added on top of an existing hard surface like tarmac.
Generally speaking, we advise that it's always sensible to have drainage channels installed with your driveway regardless of the surfacing option you choose. That way water can run off quickly reducing the risk of your driveway being flooded every time it rains. We ensure that our drainage channels do not detract from the look of your driveway as a quality finish is one of the key features of every driveway we install.
Our professional team of quality driveway specialists at Avenue Driveways Norwich are happy to advise you on the best surfacing option if you live in a flood risk area and are concerned about the impact of climate change on your new driveway. As leading driveway installers in Norwich, Avenue Driveways will have the perfect solution for you.
Avenue Driveways work in Norwich and throughout East Anglia.
How to choose a reputable paving company in Norwich
As leading driveway builders in Norwich, Avenue Driveways work hard to maintain their quality workmanship and excellent customer service values. It’s important for us, because as local Norwich driveway installers, word of mouth recommendation by other happy customers is a key part of our business. We are surfacing contractors specialising in driveway paving and our aim is to be the best on every driveway installation we undertake. If you want to find the best surfacing contractors in Norwich, look no further. Avenue Driveways is the best in the business. Look for the following if you want to find a reputable paving company: Make sure they are accredited by industry bodies such as Checkatrade and TrustATrader. Make sure they have great client feedback. Look to see if they offer a guarantee on their work and that they are fully insured. Avenue Driveways is fully accredited, insured and recommended.
Need ideas for your perfect driveway? Ask the experts!
Choosing the right driveway takes a little thought and planning. Most Norwich homeowners will already have their own ideas for driveways whether it’s natural stone, block paving, resin or maybe they’ve seen just how good tar and chip looks and are considering this option. When you choose the right Norwich surfacing contractors to carry out this work like Avenue Driveways Norwich, then you will also be able to draw on our advice based on years of experience in delivering quality driveway paving in Norwich. As a quality paving installer, Avenue Driveways Norwich can help you choose exactly the right driveway to match your requirements and budget. It’s just one of the things to look out for when considering how to find the best paving company in Norwich.
Block paving is also perfect for patios!
Block paving is such a versatile surfacing material and remains a popular choice for homeowners throughout Britain. The main reason is the quality of the look - blocks come in a wide range of styles and colours so are a great way to create a bespoke, distinctive look to your home’s visual appeal. But block paving is also a perfect option for patios too and where there is access to the rear of your property, the path linking both the driveway and patio can be surfaced with the same block paving to create the perfect uniform look front and back. Obviously, creating the perfect patio requires the right patio installer or patio specialist to carry out the work. Avenue Driveways also create stunning patios in Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Thetford, Downham Market, Ely, Wymondham, Newmarket and Chelmsford. As trusted patio builders, if you are looking for a stunning patio, Avenue Driveways is the trusted choice.
Do’s and don’ts when it comes to choosing a contractor
Our first piece of good advice is NEVER to use the services of contractors who are cold calling.
NEVER do business with anyone who knocks on your door claiming to have been carrying out work in your neighbourhood and has some materials left over and can do your driveway cheaply. That’s a recipe for disaster and will cost you more because you will then be left out of pocket as you won’t be able to trace the contractor for a refund and you will have to pay someone else to put your sub-standard driveway right when it quickly starts to fall apart which will be an expensive lesson learned.
Usually rogue traders will simply turn up at your door. That’s the first alarm bell that should be ringing loudly. Also if their van or vehicle is parked outside your house and has no branding, phone numbers, website address or other contact information and the trader cannot provide any either, steer clear of them! They will almost certainly be rogue traders!
Professional driveway specialists never cold call and always have a business address, a website, contact information such as a phone number and an email address. The very best driveway specialists are also members of Checkatrade or Trust a Trader (Avenue Driveways is a member of both and is also Checkatrade vetted, monitored and recommended).
You should also choose a contractor with excellent verified reviews you can depend on. Avenue Driveways has plenty of these too all from very happy customers - read some of our excellent verified reviews here.
Always choose Avenue Driveways for a top quality driveway installation and peace of mind. We work throughout East Anglia, Cambridgeshire and Essex including Norwich, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Dereham, Diss, Downham Market, King’s Lynn, Newmarket, Swaffham, Thetford and Wymondham.
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But, if you are reading this, it seems that you have already found us and to be quite honest, you have found the perfect company to carry out your driveway or patio installation. For a start, when you choose from that long list of potential installers we mentioned earlier, there are some excellent tips to help you avoid making the wrong choice. For a start, you should always choose a company that is a member of Checkatrade and or Trust A Trader. They vet their members so that you can have total confidence that the contractor you choose meets certain requirements and is honest, reliable and professional. What's more, Checkatrade guarantee their members' work providing you with extra re-assurance. Then, you should check that the company itself is insured and offers its own guarantee. Our work is guaranteed for 10 years. You should also check to see what previous customers say about a prospective contractor. At Avenue driveways we tick all these boxes and have excellent customer reviews too! You can read some of them here.
So now that you have found the only contractor you need when having a new driveway installed, bookmark Avenue Driveways if you are using a home computer or tablet or save our app to your phone because we are the best in the business. We are the number one surfacing contractors for stunning, quality driveways in the Norwich area. That way, you won't need to go through searching for us again, we'll be here when you are ready for us to build your dream driveway or perfect patio.
