Driveway Installation in Maidstone
Connerty Construction designs and installs new driveways across Maidstone and the surrounding villages, from block paving and resin bound surfaces to tarmac. Every driveway is built on a properly excavated and compacted sub-base, with falls and drainage worked out before a single slab or stone goes down — not just laid over what was there before.
A driveway is only as good as what's underneath it. We start by digging out to the right depth, laying and compacting a Type 1 sub-base, and setting edge restraints so the surface doesn't creep or sink over time. That groundwork stage is where most driveway problems start if it's rushed, so it's the part we don't cut corners on.
From there we lay to your chosen finish: block paving in a pattern and colour that suits the property, a resin bound surface for a smoother contemporary look, or tarmac for a straightforward, hard-wearing option. We work out water run-off and falls at the design stage so you're not left with pooling after heavy rain.
Where a new driveway needs a dropped kerb to get vehicles off the road and onto the property, we handle that as part of the same job — we're approved by Kent County Council to carry out drop kerb installations, so there's no separate contractor or approvals process for you to manage.
How We Run a Driveways Job
Site visit & design
We come out to measure up, talk through finishes and budget, and check access, falls and drainage before quoting.
Excavation & sub-base
Old surface removed, ground excavated to depth, Type 1 sub-base laid and compacted with a vibrating plate.
Edging & drainage
Edge restraints set in, and any drainage channels or soakaways installed before the surface goes down.
Surfacing
Block paving, resin bound surface or tarmac laid, compacted and finished to falls.
Clean-up & handover
Site cleared, excess spoil removed, and the finished driveway walked through with you.
Related Work We Carry Out
Drop Kerbs
Kent County Council approved drop kerb installers, handling the dish kerb, footway and any road works needed to get vehicles onto your driveway legally.
Learn more →Groundworks
Excavation, sub-base preparation, drainage and site clearance for residential and small commercial projects around Maidstone.
Learn more →Resurfacing
Tarmac and surface reinstatement for driveways, paths and small areas of hardstanding that have cracked, sunk or worn through.
Learn more →Driveways — Common Questions
How long does a new driveway take to install?
Most residential driveways take between 2 and 5 days depending on size and the groundwork involved, though larger or more complex jobs can run longer.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Permeable surfaces like block paving with proper drainage generally don't require planning permission, but if the driveway will use non-permeable material and drain to the road, permission may be needed. We can talk this through at the site visit.
Can you match an existing driveway or extend one?
Yes — where block paving is still available we can match it, and where it isn't we'll help pick a complementary finish.
Talk to Us About Your Driveways Job
Free site visit, no pressure quote — call or send your details and we'll get back to you.