Finding reputable paving contractors

Whits

Hello all, I need some help finding someone to replace my front garden with a driveway.

We currently have 2 cars and will soon be getting a third (eldest is taking his test soon) so parking on the road is out of the question.

How do I find out who is reputable? The only trade association I can find lists just one contractor in West Yorkshire and they are expensive.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

marybishop

Contact your local trading standards dept to see if they have a list of local reputable tradesmen.

nickj_2

ask around friends / neighbours , people at work etc

EvilMonkey

There are 2 main block paving manafacturers (bretts and marshalls) both of them have websites and both have pages where you can search for certified companies in your area. I called a number and went with the best price \ feeling...

Whits

Thanks boys and girls, now having a look at the Marshalls register

Malky

Do shop around. I'm getting a drive put in next week and it's the whole front of my garden (including a lot of hedge to come out) plus a bit down the side of the house. We went for a Marshalls registered firm who quoted £53 per sqm including VAT for lockblock. Other quotes ranged between £70 and a whopping £98 per sqm although one local guy could do it for £50 per sqm but is not Marshalls registered.
Don't forget like we did that you have to pay the council for turning the kerbs. Five turned kerbs plus two halves (double drive) cost me £543.

ForkHandles_2

Hi,

Of course, shop around, I shopped around, 3 quotes from different Marshalls approved and 2 quotes from non Marshalls, Chose the one that I felt would do the best job as I needed some drainage work doing too.

FH