Block Paving Driveways
Hard-wearing blocks in hundreds of colours and patterns, on a full sub-base with edge restraint.
Block paving in MarpleMarple SK6
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Marple's mix of stone cottages, Victorian villas and post-war family homes makes every driveway different. We install block paving, resin and tarmac driveways in Marple, Marple Bridge and Rose Hill, designing each one around the slope, the stone and the space available in SK6.
We begin with a free survey and give you a fixed written price with no obligation. Our team is fully insured, and we use approved materials from suppliers including Brett, Tobermore and The Resin Mill.

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Free survey · Fixed written quote · Fully insured
Everything from a brand new drive to a dropped kerb, laid by one team from survey to handover.
Hard-wearing blocks in hundreds of colours and patterns, on a full sub-base with edge restraint.
Block paving in MarpleA smooth, permeable finish that drains through, resists weeds and needs very little upkeep.
Resin driveways in MarpleQuick to lay and built to last, with block or kerb edging to hold the surface in shape.
Tarmac driveways in MarpleVehicle crossings built to the specification Stockport Council approves, lined up with your new drive.
Dropped kerbs in MarpleWe break out old concrete, gravel or sunken blocks, rebuild the base and lay a new surface.
Book a free surveyMatching patios, paths and larger tarmac surfacing, so the whole frontage works together.
Patios in Marple
Block paving is cost-effective, low-maintenance and endlessly customisable. You choose the colour, texture and laying pattern, and if a block is ever damaged it can be lifted and replaced on its own without disturbing the rest of the drive.
Tumbled setts and natural-look blocks suit the stone cottages near Marple Locks and Marple Bridge, and they handle the area's steep drives well when properly edged.
Resin bound surfaces mix small natural stones with a clear resin, trowelled to a smooth, even finish. The result is permeable, so water drains through, and it comes in a wide range of colours. In the right conditions it can even be laid over a sound existing driveway.
Resin bound driveways in warm aggregates sit beautifully against Marple stone and give good grip on slopes, while letting rainwater drain through.


Tarmac and asphalt driveways are quick to install and very durable. We lay them on a compacted stone base and finish the edges with paving or kerbs, which restrains the surface and gives the drive a sharper look.
For steep drives and lanes towards Mellor and Compstall, tarmac gives a strong, grippy surface that stands up to hard winters.



Dips where the car parks mean the base underneath has failed.
Water should run away from the house, not towards it.
Lost jointing sand lets blocks move and weeds take hold.
Once the surface breaks up, patching rarely lasts.

Marple sits on the edge of the Peak District, so steep drives, heavy rain and stone walls are part of most jobs. We plan channel drains and falls to stop water rushing to the house or garage. Near the Peak Forest Canal and Brabyns Park, we keep finishes natural so they suit the setting. Dropped kerbs here go through Stockport Council.
We also lay driveways in these nearby areas, with the same team and the same guarantees.
What happens after you call, step by step.
We get back to you the same working day to book a visit.
We measure, check levels and drainage, and bring samples.
A clear price with no obligation and no hidden extras.
Old surface out, a proper sub-base in, edges set.
New surface laid, site cleaned and aftercare explained.
The people who survey your drive are the people who build it. No hand-offs.
Correct excavation depth, compacted sub-base, edge restraint and falls to drain.
Your quote is in writing before work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying.
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
Marple driveway costs depend on size, gradient, surface and the drainage the slope needs. Stone walls or steps can also affect the job. We survey free and fix the price in writing. Call 0161 841 7075 to book a visit.
For Marple's slopes, resin bound and properly edged block paving both work well, with natural colours that suit the local stone. Tarmac is the most practical choice for very steep or long drives.
Usually not, as long as the surface is permeable or rainwater runs off onto a lawn or border within your property. In England, a new impermeable front driveway over 5 square metres that drains onto the road needs planning permission. Resin bound and permeable block paving avoid this. Listed buildings and some conservation streets have extra rules, and we flag these at your survey.
Yes. A dropped kerb (vehicle crossing) in Marple is approved by Stockport Council, and you need their consent before driving over the pavement. We explain what the council asks for at your survey, and we can lay the new driveway so it lines up with the approved crossing.
Resin bound driveways are permeable: the stones are mixed with resin and trowelled smooth, leaving tiny gaps for water to pass through, provided the base underneath is permeable too. Resin bonded (scatter coat) surfaces are not permeable. We only lay resin bound driveways for homes, on a base designed to drain.
No. Every driveway is laid by our own qualified and fully insured team. We never use sub-contractors, so the people who survey your drive are the people who build it, and the standard is the same on every job.
Sometimes. Resin bound and tarmac can go over existing tarmac or concrete that is sound, level and drains well, after repairs and priming. Block paving, and any drive that is sinking, cracked through or holding water, needs digging out and a new base. We check which applies at your free survey.
We call you back to arrange a free survey at a time that suits you. We measure up, check levels and drainage, show you samples and then send a fixed written quote with no obligation. If you go ahead, we agree a start date and our own team carries out the work from excavation to the final clean.
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