Driveways in Bingham
Driveway Installers in Bingham
Bingham has grown a lot in recent years. Alongside the older homes near the Market Place, large new estates have been built on the edges of the town, and many of those houses came with a drive that was laid quickly and cheaply. A few years on, we often see blocks that have dropped, edges coming loose and tarmac that’s already breaking up.
We lay resin bound, tarmac and block paving driveways across Bingham, from full replacements to widening a drive that’s too narrow for two cars.
Upgrading a New Build Driveway
When a new build drive fails early, the cause is nearly always what’s underneath it. A thin or poorly compacted base won’t hold up to daily parking. So when we replace one, we start by digging out and rebuilding the sub base properly, then lay the new surface on top.
A resin bound surface is a popular upgrade on newer homes because it looks clean and modern and drains straight through. Block paving works well if you want to match the paths or patio, and tarmac is the practical choice for a long or wide drive.
Planning, Covenants and Dropped Kerbs
Most front gardens can be paved without planning permission, as long as the surface drains water into the ground on your property or the area is under five square metres. Resin bound and permeable block paving both meet this. On a newer estate, it’s also worth checking your title deeds, as some developments have covenants covering front gardens and parking.
Bingham is in Rushcliffe, and dropped kerb applications are handled by Nottinghamshire County Council. We fit the dropped kerb as part of the driveway project.
Why Bingham Homeowners Choose Duffield
- Members of the Federation of Master Builders
- BoundWorx® approved resin bound installers
- £5 million public liability insurance
- Every job carried out by our own team, with no subcontractors
- A proper sub base on every job, because that is where most failed drives go wrong
See our recent driveway projects or read what customers say.
Bingham Driveway Questions
My new build drive is only a few years old. Is it worth replacing?
If it’s sinking, rutting or the blocks are moving, the problem is usually the base, and it will keep getting worse. Patching the surface rarely lasts. We’ll take a look and tell you honestly whether a full replacement is needed.
Can you extend my drive into the front lawn?
Yes. If the extension means a wider entrance from the road, the dropped kerb will need extending too, which needs council approval. We’ll talk you through it when we visit.
Do you cover the villages around Bingham?
Yes, including Radcliffe on Trent, East Bridgford, Aslockton, Whatton and Car Colston.
For a free, no obligation quote, call 0115 923 4535 or use our contact form.
