Driveways in Shaldon — built to outlast the next 20 years.

Three signs your Shaldon driveway's had its day.

You already know when a drive is finished. But you put off acting on it — because "it still works." Here's the honest test:

1. Sinkage near the entry. Wet patches gather there after rain. Means the sub-base is failing — and failing sub-bases don't recover. They get worse every winter.
2. Weeds in more than 20% of joints. The kiln-dried sand has eroded. Once seeds reach soil, they don't leave without a full re-jointing job.
3. Blocks sitting unevenly. When individual blocks wobble underfoot, the entire laying course is compromised. Hiding it with fresh sand is a 3-month fix.

If any two of those describe your Shaldon drive, it's past the point of cosmetic rescue. Full replacement is the route that saves you money over 10 years.

What we build in Shaldon

Around 70% of our Shaldon work is block paving replacement — family homes swapping out tired 1990s drives for Marshalls Drivesett Tegula, Brett Omega, or Tobermore Historic ranges. Classic UK aesthetic, 25+ year lifespan, repairable by the block.

The other 30% splits between resin bound (for the modern-minded owners), gravel (for the cottage corners of Shaldon), and repairs (where the existing sub-base is still sound).

Our Shaldon install checklist

• Full 200mm dig-out — we assume nothing about the old base
• 150mm MOT Type 1 compacted in two 75mm layers
• Concrete-haunched edges — not the "sand restraint" short cut
• Premium branded blocks — never supermarket stock
• Kiln-dried jointing sand + optional acrylic sealant
• Linear drainage where fall demands it
• 15-year written guarantee — transferable if you sell