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Driveway Contractors in Essex

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Trusted driveway installers in Essex

Looking for a new driveway, patio or landscaping in Essex? Our directory lists 9321 verified driveway contractors across 210 towns. Every business is registered at Companies House, so you can verify their Company Number independently before hiring.

Whether you need block paving, resin bound, tarmac or a new patio, browse by town below and compare local contractors. Request up to 3 free quotes — no obligation, response within 48 hours.

Most popular towns in Essex

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Romford 997 contractors listed
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Colchester 647 contractors listed
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Basildon 630 contractors listed
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Dagenham 618 contractors listed
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Chelmsford 455 contractors listed
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Driveway services in Essex

Homeowners in Essex most commonly request block paving driveways (the most popular choice in England), followed by resin bound surfaces and tarmac. Many also combine a new driveway with patio work, fencing or a dropped kerb application.

With 9321 registered contractors across 210 towns, Essex has healthy competition among installers — which means better prices and service for homeowners. We recommend getting at least 3 detailed, written quotes before committing.

Typical driveway costs in Essex

Prices vary depending on the surface material, driveway size and amount of groundwork required. Here are indicative costs:

Surface typeCost per m²Typical driveway (50m²)
Block paving£60 – £120£3,000 – £6,000
Resin bound£50 – £100£2,500 – £5,000
Tarmac£40 – £80£2,000 – £4,000
Patio£1,500 – £5,000
Dropped kerb (inc. council fee)£800 – £1,500

Removing an existing surface adds £500–£1,000. Always compare at least 3 quotes for accurate pricing in Essex.

Driveways in Essex: frequently asked questions

How many driveway contractors are in Essex?

Our directory lists 9321 verified driveway contractors in Essex, across 210 towns. All are registered at Companies House with a verifiable Company Number.

How much does a driveway cost in Essex?

Block paving costs £60–£120 per m², resin bound £50–£100 per m², and tarmac £40–£80 per m². A typical 50m² driveway in Essex costs £2,500–£6,000 depending on material and groundwork.

Do I need planning permission for a driveway in Essex?

Not if you use permeable materials (resin bound, permeable block paving, gravel) or drain rainwater to a lawn or border. Impermeable surfaces over 5m² require planning permission. Most contractors in Essex design driveways to be permeable by default, avoiding this requirement.

How do I choose a driveway contractor in Essex?

Verify their Companies House registration, ask for proof of public liability insurance (minimum £1 million), request photos of recent projects in Essex, and compare at least 3 detailed written quotes. Avoid contractors who ask for more than 10–20% deposit upfront.

All towns in Essex

Romford (RM3 0WT)997 contractors Colchester (CO5 9SE)647 contractors Basildon (SS14 3JJ)630 contractors Dagenham (RM10 8BT)618 contractors Chelmsford (CM2 6TN)455 contractors Leigh On Sea (SS9 2UJ)408 contractors Grays (RM17 5NL)393 contractors Harlow (CM18 6BX)353 contractors Hornchurch (RM12 6RJ)325 contractors Brentwood (CM15 0UD)298 contractors Benfleet (SS7 2RD)260 contractors Southend On Sea (SS1 1EA)257 contractors Wickford (SS12 9PY)237 contractors Billericay (CM12 0DU)214 contractors Essex (CM3 4DS)191 contractors Braintree (CM7 3LU)178 contractors Maldon (CM9 5QP)161 contractors Bishop's Stortford (CM22 6QJ)160 contractors Upminster (RM14 3TT)153 contractors South Ockendon (RM15 5EP)151 contractors Rainham (RM13 9JA)137 contractors Canvey Island (SS8 9DE)130 contractors Stanford Le Hope (SS17 0JU)122 contractors Halstead (CO9 1RJ)118 contractors Witham (CM8 2BD)106 contractors Rayleigh (SS6 7HH)105 contractors Rochford (SS4 1AJ)100 contractors Clacton On Sea (CO15 1SG)96 contractors Sudbury (CO10 7BQ)96 contractors Dunmow (CM6 3EZ)78 contractors Epping (CM16 6EG)72 contractors Tilbury (RM18 8YR)68 contractors Westcliff On Sea (SS0 7DH)68 contractors Sawbridgeworth (CM21 9JS)63 contractors Ongar (CM5 9DT)61 contractors West Horndon (CM13 3NJ)57 contractors Hockley (SS5 4SG)54 contractors Ingatestone (CM4 0NJ)54 contractors Burnham On Crouch (CM0 8AA)44 contractors London (RM6 6DT)34 contractors Purfleet (RM19 1SP)31 contractors Stansted (CM24 1AL)31 contractors Bishops Stortford (CM22 7LA)29 contractors Manningtree (CO11 2BT)24 contractors Harwich (CO12 3PH)23 contractors Purfleet-on-thames (RM19 1PG)22 contractors Frinton On Sea (CO13 9AB)20 contractors Chadwell Heath (RM6 4SN)19 contractors Great Dunmow (CM6 1HD)18 contractors Shenfield (CM13 1AB)14 contractors Old Harlow (CM17 0ET)12 contractors Southminster (CM0 7BS)12 contractors Hadleigh (SS7 2BT)11 contractors Essex, Southend On Sea (SS2 5RH)10 contractors South Woodham Ferrers (CM3 5TB)10 contractors Tiptree (CO5 0EU)10 contractors Suffolk (CO8 5DL)9 contractors Elmstead, Colchester (CO7 7BY)8 contractors Hadleigh, Benfleet (SS7 2QL)7 contractors Great Warley (CM13 3FR)6 contractors St Osyth (CO16 8NP)6 contractors East Tilbury (RM18 8RH)5 contractors Laindon (SS15 4DB)5 contractors Southend (SS9 1PE)5 contractors Spellbrook (CM23 4BD)5 contractors Walton On The Naze (CO14 8FA)5 contractors Black Notley (CM77 8JT)4 contractors Brightlingsea (CO7 0BZ)4 contractors Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 1GU)4 contractors Herts (CM21 9AN)4 contractors Heybridge (CM9 4QS)4 contractors Hutton, Brentwood (CM13 1SG)4 contractors Shoeburyness (SS3 8TX)4 contractors Stapleford Abbotts (RM4 1EG)4 contractors Writtle (CM1 3ST)4 contractors Aveley (RM15 4YG)3 contractors Bures (CO8 5HX)3 contractors Earls Colne (CO6 2JZ)3 contractors Hertfordshire (CM23 2DH)3 contractors Heybridge Maldon (CM9 4ER)3 contractors Hullbridge (SS5 6JA)3 contractors North Weald (CM16 6FJ)3 contractors Orsett (RM16 3BX)3 contractors Sible Hedingham (CO9 3LH)3 contractors Takeley (CM22 6PU)3 contractors West Cliff On Sea (SS0 7JX)3 contractors Wickham Bishops (CM8 3LZ)3 contractors Bulphan (RM14 3TE)2 contractors Clacton (CO16 0LD)2 contractors Corringham (SS17 7ST)2 contractors Elm Park (RM12 5BT)2 contractors Elmstead Market (CO7 7EA)2 contractors Feering (CO5 9SE)2 contractors Greater London (RM6 5BP)2 contractors Harlow, Essex (CM20 1YS)2 contractors Harold Wood (RM3 0JF)2 contractors Hatfield Broad Oak (CM22 7LF)2 contractors High Ongar (CM5 9NX)2 contractors Moreton (CM5 0GQ)2 contractors Mount Bures (CO8 5AY)2 contractors Pilgrims Hatch (CM15 9NE)2 contractors South Ockenden (RM15 6RX)2 contractors Southend On Sea Essex (SS1 1HS)2 contractors Theydon Bois (CM16 7LY)2 contractors Thundersley (SS7 3ND)2 contractors Tollesbury (CM9 8SE)2 contractors Tolleshunt Major (CM9 8LZ)2 contractors 321-323 High Road (RM6 6AX)1 contractor Abbess Roding (CM5 0JR)1 contractor Aldham (CO6 3RR)1 contractor Alpheton (CO10 9LR)1 contractor Avenue (RM10 8XH)1 contractor Baildon (SS14 3JJ)1 contractor Barking And Dagenham (RM9 4LB)1 contractor Basildon, Essex (SS14 3JJ)1 contractor Basilson (SS16 5XA)1 contractor Battlesbridge (SS11 8GH)1 contractor Beaumont Cum Moze (CO16 0AN)1 contractor Birch Colchester (CO2 0LT)1 contractor Bishop Stortford (CM23 2LY)1 contractor Bradwell, Braintree (CM77 8DZ)1 contractor Chadell Heath (RM6 4AH)1 contractor Chafford Hundred (RM16 6GX)1 contractor Chelmsfod (CM1 3RU)1 contractor Church Road (RM3 0JA)1 contractor Clare, Sudbury (CO10 8HG)1 contractor Coggeshall (CO6 1TW)1 contractor Dagengham (RM9 5EH)1 contractor Daghenham (RM8 3EA)1 contractor Danbury (CM3 4DS)1 contractor Dedham (CO7 6BN)1 contractor Deganham (RM8 1DR)1 contractor Degenham (RM8 2YJ)1 contractor Doddinghurst Road (CM15 0SG)1 contractor Duckend Green, Rayne (CM77 6DF)1 contractor Easy Tilbury (RM18 8UT)1 contractor Edinburgh Way, (CM20 2NQ)1 contractor Elmstead (CO7 7BY)1 contractor Elsenham (CM22 6DR)1 contractor Epping Green (CM16 6QG)1 contractor Galleywood (CM2 8QT)1 contractor Gidea Park (RM2 6AT)1 contractor Glemsford Sudbury (CO10 7QX)1 contractor Great Baddow (CM2 8HN)1 contractor Great Hallingbury (CM22 7TT)1 contractor Great Leighs (CM3 1PZ)1 contractor Great Wakering (SS3 9TS)1 contractor Great Yeldham Halstead (CO9 4JG)1 contractor Gt Dunmow (CM6 2JB)1 contractor Harold Hill (RM3 8FS)1 contractor Hastingwood (CM17 9JS)1 contractor Hatfield Peverel (CM3 2JF)1 contractor Hawkwell (SS5 4DS)1 contractor Hawkwell Hockley (SS5 4JH)1 contractor Henham (CM22 6AY)1 contractor Hertfordshire, Sawbridgeworth (CM21 9JJ)1 contractor High Wych (CM21 0DU)1 contractor Holloway Road (CM9 4ER)1 contractor Horchurch (RM11 3XT)1 contractor Horsley Cross (CO11 2NR)1 contractor Howe Green (CM2 7ST)1 contractor Hutton (CM13 1JU)1 contractor Ilford (RM6 5DT)1 contractor Kelvdeon (CO5 9DG)1 contractor Lainddon (SS15 4ER)1 contractor Langdon Hills (SS16 6HY)1 contractor Lawford (CO11 2BJ)1 contractor Lawrence, Southminster (CM0 7LN)1 contractor Linfield Road (RM3 9DB)1 contractor Little Hallingbury (CM22 7PJ)1 contractor London Road (a13) South Ockendon (RM15 4YA)1 contractor Long Melford, (CO10 9BE)1 contractor Magdalen Laver (CM5 0DS)1 contractor Margaretting (CM4 0EL)1 contractor Mayland (CM3 6GH)1 contractor Mayland Chelmsford (CM3 6BG)1 contractor Mill Green (CM4 0RH)1 contractor Mundon (CM9 6NP)1 contractor Newhall (CM17 9TN)1 contractor No.1 Royal Terrace (SS1 1EA)1 contractor Nr Chelmsford (CM3 1JT)1 contractor Ockendon (RM15 5FA)1 contractor Prittlewell (SS2 6LG)1 contractor Radford Way (CM12 0BT)1 contractor Ramford (RM13 9QE)1 contractor Rayne (CM77 6TP)1 contractor Rectory Road (RM17 6ST)1 contractor Rettendon Common, Chelmsford (CM3 8HG)1 contractor Rm13 8du (RM13 8DU)1 contractor Runwell, Wickford (SS11 7DN)1 contractor Rush Green (RM7 0TX)1 contractor Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire (CM21 9JX)1 contractor Sibling Headinham (CO9 3PP)1 contractor South Benfleet (SS7 4QB)1 contractor South Hornchurch (RM13 7SB)1 contractor Stanste (CM24 8GF)1 contractor Stebbing (CM6 3RN)1 contractor Stoke By Clare (CO10 8UF)1 contractor Takeley Bishops Stortford (CM22 6QR)1 contractor Toot Hill (CM5 9SQ)1 contractor United Kingdom (SS6 7BS)1 contractor Upminister (RM14 2AP)1 contractor Weeley (CO16 9HR)1 contractor Wennington (RM13 9DS)1 contractor West Mersea (CO5 8LY)1 contractor West Basildon (SS15 6LE)1 contractor West Thurrock (RM20 3BQ)1 contractor White Colne (CO6 2QF)1 contractor Wiston (CO6 4NJ)1 contractor Woodbrook Crescent, Billericay (CM12 0EQ)1 contractor
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