The ground you come home to.Driveways and patios in Maidstone and across Kent
Dug out properly, built on a solid base and finished with care. Every job starts with a free site visit and a written quote.
Most of a good driveway is the part you never see.
Sinking blocks, puddles by the front door and weeds pushing through the joints usually start below the surface, with a base that was never dug deep enough.
We take the ground seriously. That means excavating to the right depth, laying and compacting a proper sub-base, and planning where every drop of rain will go before a single slab goes down. The finish you see on top is the last few centimetres of the job.
Every project starts with a free site visit. We measure up, talk through materials and send you a clear written quote.
Want to know what your drive or patio needs? We'll come and look.
Choose your surface
Seven ways to finish a drive, path or patio. Pick one to see what it looks like and where it works best.
Block paving
Individual concrete or clay blocks laid on a compacted base and locked together with kiln-dried sand. It is the classic British driveway: strong, repairable and available in a wide range of colours and laying patterns.
Best for
- Driveways that take daily car traffic
- Borders and edging around other surfaces
- Homes that want a traditional look
Good to know: Herringbone is the strongest pattern for cars. If a block is ever damaged, it can be lifted and replaced on its own.
Get a quote for block pavingResin bound
Natural aggregate mixed with clear resin and trowelled to a smooth, seamless finish. Water drains straight through, and there are no loose stones to scatter.
Best for
- Front drives where drainage rules matter
- Modern homes with clean lines
- Paths, ramps and step-free access
Good to know: Resin needs a solid, porous base underneath. Laying it over a cracked or failing surface usually means the cracks come back through.
Get a quote for resin boundIndian sandstone
Natural riven stone in warm buffs, greys and browns, laid in mixed sizes on a full mortar bed. Every slab is slightly different, which gives a patio real character.
Best for
- Patios and garden terraces
- Period homes and country gardens
- Paths that should feel natural
Good to know: Sandstone is porous, so a good sealer and an occasional clean keep it looking its best.
Get a quote for indian sandstonePorcelain
Outdoor-grade porcelain slabs: dense, very hard-wearing and almost non-porous. The finish is crisp and contemporary, and the slabs come in looks from concrete to timber to stone.
Best for
- Modern patios and kitchen-to-garden flow
- Areas used for dining and entertaining
- Low-maintenance gardens
Good to know: Porcelain needs a specialist slurry primer and careful cutting. It is less forgiving to lay than stone, but very easy to live with.
Get a quote for porcelainTarmac
A hot-laid asphalt surface, rolled smooth and finished with a defined edge. It is practical and quick to install, and it handles heavy use well.
Best for
- Long or wide driveways on a budget
- Rural and farm-style entrances
- Shared or heavily used access
Good to know: A crisp block or kerb edge makes a tarmac drive look finished and stops the edges from crumbling.
Get a quote for tarmacGravel
Loose decorative stone laid over a stable, well-compacted base, ideally with a stabilising grid so it doesn't rut. It is permeable, affordable and suits a softer, more natural look.
Best for
- Period and rural properties
- Large areas where cost matters
- Gardens that need good drainage
Good to know: A gravel grid and solid edging are what separate a good gravel drive from one that spreads onto the lawn.
Get a quote for gravelImprinted concrete
Concrete laid as one slab, then coloured and stamped with a pattern while it is still wet. It gives the look of paving with no joints for weeds to grow through.
Best for
- Driveways where weeds have been a problem
- Large areas in one continuous finish
- Paths and patios
Good to know: It needs resealing every few years to keep the colour, and the control joints have to be planned so it can move without cracking.
Get a quote for imprinted concreteHow a job runs
Five stages, the same on every job, whatever its size.
Survey
We visit, measure up and look at levels, drainage, access and what is under the existing surface. The visit and the written quote are free.
Design
We agree the layout, materials, edging and where the water goes. You get a clear written quote that sets out what is included.
Excavate
The old surface comes up and we dig down to the right depth for the ground and the load. Spoil is taken away.
Lay
A compacted sub-base, then the bedding layer, then the surface itself, laid and cut by hand to the agreed pattern.
Finish
Joints filled, edges pointed, everything cleaned down and checked with you before we leave.
The first stage costs you nothing. Book a free site visit.
Ideas for your space
Example photos to help you picture the finish. Our own project photos are coming soon.
Seen something you like? Tell us about your space.
Where we work
Based in Maidstone and working across Kent.
These are the towns we cover most often. If you're nearby but your town isn't listed, call us and ask.
In or near Maidstone? Ask for a free site visit.
Get a free quote
Tell us a little about the job and we'll arrange a free site visit. There's no obligation, and you'll get a clear written quote.
What happens next
- We get back to you to arrange a time to visit.
- We visit, measure up and talk through the options with you.
- You get a written quote. Take your time to decide.
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WD Drives & Patios Ltd
19-21 Albion Place, Maidstone ME14 5EG
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