Driveways in Birmingham

Birmingham is a big city and “driveways in Birmingham” covers everything from Edwardian terraces in Edgbaston (B15, B16) to 1930s semis in Erdington (B23, B24) to post-war estates in Castle Bromwich (B36) and Victorian to Edwardian villas in Moseley and Kings Heath (B13, B14). The right driveway surface and layout depend less on which Birmingham suburb you are in and more on how the property sits in relation to the pavement, where the existing drainage runs, and what the neighbours’ driveways look like.

We work across the northern, eastern and southern Birmingham postcodes from our Sutton Coldfield base. We do not chase work in the western fringes (Quinton, Bartley Green) - those are better served by contractors closer to that side of the city.

Get a free on-site quote or call Gary on 0121 250 4438.

Where in Birmingham we cover

Erdington and Stockland Green - B23, B24
Castle Bromwich and Bromford - B36
Acocks Green and Yardley - B25, B27
Bordesley Green and Sparkhill - B9, B11
Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley - B13, B14, B30
Edgbaston and Harborne - B15, B16, B17
Selly Oak and Bournville - B29, B30

Birmingham city-centre commercial projects (B1-B5) we handle case-by-case; please call to discuss.

What we install in Birmingham

Block paving - works for the vast majority of Birmingham residential driveways and matches well with both period and modern properties.
Resin-bound - increasingly common on Birmingham new-builds and contemporary refurbishments.
Tarmac - longer drives, shared accesses, communal parking.
Gravel - suitable for outer suburbs with longer drives.
Security posts and bollards - 48-hour emergency fitting after a vehicle theft (vehicle theft from driveways in north Birmingham has risen markedly in recent years).

Birmingham specifics

Conservation areas

Birmingham has dozens of conservation areas including Edgbaston, parts of Moseley, Bournville and others. Front-driveway changes here may need conservation area consent. We check Birmingham City Council records and flag any case at the quote stage.

Dropped kerbs

Vehicle crossing (dropped kerb) applications in Birmingham go to Birmingham City Council’s highways team. The application is the homeowner’s responsibility; the typical wait from application to completed dropped kerb has been a few months in recent years. We plan our driveway start date around the kerb being installed.

Permeable paving rules

Most front driveways in Birmingham above the threshold need to be permeable or drain to a permeable area on the property. We design every driveway to meet these rules.

Tight access

Many Birmingham terraces have no rear access and limited width on the street. We routinely barrow materials through narrow alleys, use compact diggers, and lift materials over walls where the street side is too tight. Add a working day or two for tight-access jobs.

Recent Birmingham projects

We have done block paving and resin driveways recently in Erdington, Castle Bromwich, Acocks Green and Kings Heath. See recent driveway projects for case studies with locations and materials.

What it costs in Birmingham

Birmingham driveway pricing is in line with the broader West Midlands. A two-car block-paved driveway starts at around £4,500. Resin-bound driveways are typically £95-£140 per square metre installed. Tight access can add a working day or two to the timeline and a modest amount to the price.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover all of Birmingham? We cover the northern, eastern and southern postcodes from our Sutton Coldfield base. We do not normally take work in the far western suburbs - they are better served by contractors closer to that side.

How does the dropped-kerb application work in Birmingham? The vehicle crossing application is made by the homeowner to Birmingham City Council. We can recommend a contractor for the kerb work itself and plan our driveway date around the kerb being in place.

Will the driveway need planning permission? For most front driveways, no, provided it is permeable or drains to a permeable area on your land. Conservation areas and listed buildings have additional considerations.

Do you offer a guarantee? Yes - a 10-year written guarantee on workmanship and the sub-base.