Driveways in Lichfield

Lichfield’s housing stock ranges from Georgian and Victorian properties in and around the cathedral close (WS13) to mature suburbs and post-war estates in WS14. Driveways in the cathedral conservation area need a careful hand on materials and kerb detailing; driveways in the newer parts of Burntwood and Streethay can usually be built in any of the four standard surfaces.

We have installed driveways across Lichfield for more than 30 years from our base in Sutton Coldfield, a 15-minute drive away. Quotes for Lichfield postcodes are normally turned around within one working day.

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

What we install in Lichfield

Block paving - the most asked-for surface for traditional Lichfield properties.
Resin-bound - contemporary, permeable, growing in popularity on newer Lichfield builds.
Tarmac - longer driveways, shared accesses and farm tracks in the surrounding villages.
Gravel - rural and semi-rural properties around Whittington and Shenstone.
Security posts and bollards - 48-hour emergency fitting after a vehicle theft.

Lichfield specifics

Conservation area and listed buildings

The Lichfield Cathedral Conservation Area covers the cathedral close and a wider perimeter through the city centre. Properties here may require conservation area consent or listed-building consent for changes to the front, including driveways, gates and walls. We flag this at the quote and will not start work until the right consents are confirmed.

Soil and drainage

Lichfield sits on a mix of Mercia mudstone and Sherwood sandstone. Sherwood sandstone areas drain well; the mudstone areas need positive drainage detailing. We assess this on site.

Newer estates

Streethay, parts of Boley Park and the newer Lichfield estates often have block-paved access roads installed by the developer that are already showing wear within 5-10 years. We do retrofit block paving and re-laying work on these regularly.

Rural villages around Lichfield

We cover Whittington, Shenstone, Hammerwich, Burntwood and the surrounding villages from the Lichfield base. Longer driveways and farm-track work is common here and tarmac or gravel are usually the right answer.

Where we have worked in Lichfield

Recent driveway work has included:

Cathedral close vicinity (WS13) - sympathetic block paving and stone-block edges.
Stowe (WS13) - block paving and resin replacements.
Boley Park (WS14) - resin-bound driveways on newer properties.
Streethay (WS14) - tarmac and block paving on the newer estates.
Whittington and Shenstone - gravel and tarmac driveways for larger plots.

What it costs in Lichfield

Lichfield driveway pricing is in line with the broader West Midlands. A two-car block-paved driveway in this area starts at around £4,500. Resin-bound driveways are typically £95-£140 per square metre installed. We give a fixed written price after the on-site visit.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission in the Lichfield Cathedral Conservation Area? Often yes for front driveway changes, walls and gates. We confirm this at the quote stage and work with the homeowner on the application if needed. We will not start work until the right consents are in place.

How quickly can you start a driveway in Lichfield? We are normally booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead for residential driveways. Lichfield postcodes are close to our base so callout times for quotes are short.

Do you cover Burntwood, Shenstone and Whittington? Yes - all the villages around Lichfield. Tamworth is also covered.

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