Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Severn Vale Driveways.
We install and resurface driveways across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and the Bristol & Bath area, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding towns and villages. See our full coverage area for the complete list.
Yes. We survey your property, talk through the right surface for your driveway, and provide a free, no-obligation quote — there's no charge and no pressure to go ahead.
Yes, we are fully insured.
In England, a new or replacement hard surface over 5 square metres at the front of a house generally needs planning permission unless it's a permeable surface (such as resin-bound paving or permeable block paving) or water is directed to a permeable area rather than the road. Rules differ for conservation areas, listed buildings and in Wales, so we'd always recommend checking with your local planning authority for your specific property.
It depends on your property, budget, ground conditions and how the driveway is used day to day. We're honest about what suits your specific situation during the free survey rather than pushing one surface as the answer for everyone.
In many cases, yes. We'll assess whether the underlying problem can be fixed with a genuine repair or whether a full resurface is the more sensible long-term option, and give you an honest recommendation either way.
Yes — alongside driveways, we install patios and paved areas, kerbing and edging, and provide driveway cleaning, sealing and drainage work.
Contact us with a few details about your project and your postcode, and we'll arrange a free, no-obligation survey to talk through the options and provide a quote.
Most cracking, sinking or potholing comes down to what's beneath the surface — a poorly compacted sub-base, drainage problems, or ground movement — rather than the top layer itself. That's why we treat the groundwork on every job as seriously as the finish.
Yes. A correctly installed permeable surface — resin-bound paving, permeable block paving, or properly bedded gravel — allows rainwater to soak through into the ground rather than running off, which can genuinely help manage surface water on your property.
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