Looking for reliable driveways in Bishop’s Stortford? PMB Paving & Landscapes designs, supplies and installs block paving, resin-bound, and tarmac driveways across Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding Hertfordshire and Essex borders. Every drive is built on a properly engineered, free-draining sub-base and finished to last and we’ll give you an honest, fixed quote before any work begins.
Why homeowners in Bishop’s Stortford choose a new driveway
A new driveway is one of the highest-return improvements you can make to a Bishop’s Stortford home. It adds off-street parking, lifts kerb appeal, and done correctly manages rainwater so it never pools against your house. With period and new-build properties sitting side by side around Hockerill, Thorley and Bishop’s Park, we tailor the material and colour to suit the street rather than installing the same drive everywhere.
We’ve laid drives on tight terraced frontages and on larger gravel-and-block sweeping entrances on the outskirts of town, so we know how local ground conditions and access affect the build. That hands-on local experience is what keeps our drives flat, draining and crack-free years after installation.
Driveway types we install in Bishop’s Stortford
Block paving driveways – the most popular choice locally. Hard-wearing, repairable brick by brick, and available in dozens of colours and laying patterns. See our block paving services.
Resin-bound driveways – a smooth, seamless, permeable finish that’s low-maintenance and weed-resistant. Explore our resin driveway options.
Tarmac driveways – a cost-effective, durable surface ideal for longer drives. View our tarmac driveway service.
Not sure which suits your home? Our main driveways page compares all the options, or just call us for honest advice.
Do you need planning permission for a driveway in Bishop’s Stortford?
In most cases, no, provided the surface is permeable or drains to a permeable area within your property. Under permitted development rules introduced in 2008, you only need planning permission to lay an impermeable driveway in your front garden if the area exceeds five square metres and the water can’t drain naturally. Permeable block paving, resin-bound surfaces and proper drainage channels keep you compliant. You can read the official guidance from GOV.UK and the Planning Portal. We design every drive to meet these SUDS drainage requirements as standard.
Planning an EV charger? Good news for 2026
If you’re thinking about an electric-vehicle charge point, the rules just got simpler. As of 3 June 2026, homeowners in England no longer need planning permission to install an EV charge point on a driveway. We can lay your new drive with cabling routes and a charger base ready, so you’re set up for an EV whenever you need it.
Our driveway installation process
We start with a free on-site survey to measure up, check ground levels and discuss materials. You receive a clear written quote with no hidden extras. On installation, we excavate to the correct depth, lay and compact a sub-base, install edge restraints and drainage, then lay your chosen surface and finish with jointing or sealing. We leave the site clean and clear every day.
Want to see the standard of our work first? Browse recent projects in our project gallery.
Fully insured, local and accountable
PMB Paving & Landscapes is a fully insured paving and landscaping company serving Bishop’s Stortford and the wider area. For best-practice installation standards we follow industry guidance from bodies such as the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and use trusted manufacturers like Marshalls. We also offer patios, landscaping and paving in Bishop’s Stortford.
Get a free driveway quote in Bishop’s Stortford
Ready to start? Call PMB Paving & Landscapes on 020 8485 7610, 01279 899 927 or 07931 467924, email info@pmbpavingandlandscapes.co.uk, or visit our contact page for a free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new driveway cost in Bishop’s Stortford?
Cost depends on size, material and groundworks. Block paving and resin-bound drives sit at different price points, so we give you a fixed written quote after a free site survey rather than a vague guess.
How long does it take to install a driveway?
A typical domestic driveway takes around three to seven working days, depending on size, drainage and the surface chosen. We confirm the timeline in your quote.
Which driveway lasts longest?
Well-installed block paving and resin-bound surfaces both last 20+ years with minimal upkeep. Block paving has the advantage that individual blocks can be lifted and replaced if ever needed.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. Every quote in Bishop’s Stortford is free and carries no obligation. Call us to book your survey.