Driveway Contractors in Plymouth — Marshalls and Bradstone Approved, 5-Year Guarantee
Choosing a driveway contractor in Plymouth is a decision that will affect your home for the next 20 years. The driveway itself is a significant investment, and the contractor you choose determines whether that investment holds up or causes problems. Price matters, but it is rarely the right place to start.
Landart Drives & Patios is a family-run driveway contractor based in Plymouth, serving the city and surrounding areas with the backing of over 50 years of family experience. We are approved installers for both Marshalls and Bradstone. We offer a 5-year written workmanship guarantee on every driveway we install. We have 16 five-star Google reviews from Plymouth customers. And we include a free, no-obligation site survey with every enquiry.
Call Miles on 01752 916155 to arrange your free visit, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm.
The Plymouth driveway market is active, which means there is no shortage of contractors to approach. But quality, reliability, and after-care vary considerably. Here is an honest guide to what separates a driveway contractor worth hiring from one worth avoiding.
Check for manufacturer approved installer status
Marshalls and Bradstone both operate approved installer schemes. Contractors who hold approved status have been assessed on their technical knowledge and installation standards. More importantly, when an approved installer uses manufacturer products on your driveway, the manufacturer’s own product warranty is valid. When a non-approved installer uses the same products, the warranty may not be. Always ask whether a contractor is approved and ask them to confirm which manufacturers they are approved for.
Landart Drives & Patios is an approved installer for both Marshalls and Bradstone in Plymouth.
Ask for a written workmanship guarantee
A verbal promise that the work is guaranteed is worth very little. Ask any driveway contractor in Plymouth for their guarantee in writing, before you commit. Our 5-year workmanship guarantee is provided in writing on completion of every project and covers the full installation, from sub-base to surface.
Insist on a site visit before the quote
Any contractor who quotes a driveway without visiting the site is guessing. Ground conditions, drainage, access, existing surface condition, and gradient all affect how the job needs to be specified and what it costs to do properly. A quote produced from a photo or a rough measurement will either be wrong or will leave room to add charges once work starts.
We never quote without a site visit. The survey is free, takes around 30 minutes, and gives you a quote that is accurate and itemised.
Look at verifiable reviews, not just website testimonials
Website testimonials can be written by anyone. Google reviews are posted by verified customers and are significantly harder to manipulate. Before choosing any driveway contractor in Plymouth, check their Google Business Profile and look at the volume, recency, and detail of their reviews. Our 16 five-star Google reviews are all from real Plymouth customers and are publicly visible on our Google Maps listing.
Confirm they are fully insured
Public liability insurance is not optional for any contractor working on your property. Ask to see evidence of insurance cover before work begins. We are fully insured for all the work we carry out across Plymouth.
Driveway Work We Carry Out in Plymouth
As driveway contractors across Plymouth and Tavistock, we install and replace all types of residential driveway.
New driveway installation
Full installation from excavation through to finished surface. Block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel and concrete. All on a correctly specified sub-base with edge restraints and drainage provision as required. See our driveways in Plymouth page for full details of surface types available.
Driveway replacement
Complete removal of an existing driveway, disposal of all materials from site, and installation of the new surface on a freshly prepared sub-base. We never overlay an existing surface without first assessing whether the existing base is fit to support the new installation — if it is not, we will tell you before we start and explain why.
Driveway extension
Widening an existing driveway to accommodate an additional vehicle, extend onto a side return, or create parking for an EV charger. Extensions require careful matching of the new sub-base to the existing structure, and we assess this on site before quoting.
Drop kerb and crossover installation
If your property does not have a dropped kerb, you will need one before vehicles can access the driveway legally. We advise on the Plymouth City Council crossover application process and coordinate the driveway installation around the kerb works to minimise disruption.
Ready to find the right driveway contractor in Plymouth? Call Miles on 01752 916155 for a free site survey and written quote. No obligation, Monday to Sunday.
How do I find a trustworthy driveway contractor in Plymouth?
Look for contractors with verifiable Google reviews, manufacturer approved installer status, a written workmanship guarantee, and a clear process that starts with a free site visit before quoting. Landart Drives & Patios meets all of these criteria: 16 five-star Google reviews, Marshalls and Bradstone approved installer status, a 5-year written workmanship guarantee, and a free site survey included as standard. Call 01752 916155 to arrange your visit.
What should a driveway contractor include in a quote?
A thorough driveway quote from a Plymouth contractor should specify the surface material and product, the sub-base depth and specification, the edging type, drainage provision, the programme, and the total price. It should be in writing. If a quote arrives as a single lump sum with no breakdown, ask for itemisation before proceeding. Our quotes are fully itemised so you can see exactly what is and is not included.
Are Landart driveway contractors based in Plymouth?
Yes. Landart Drives & Patios Ltd is based at 103 Duke Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4EE. We are a Plymouth family business. Miles and the team are based here and cover Plymouth and the surrounding area on a daily basis. We are not a franchise, a referral service, or a national company subcontracting to local traders. When you call us, you speak to the people who will carry out the work. Read more about us.
How long does it take to get a driveway installed in Plymouth?
We aim to arrange a free site survey within a few days of your initial call. Once the quote is accepted, installation timescales depend on our current programme and the complexity of the project, but we will give you a realistic start date as part of the written quote. Most residential driveway installations take between 2 and 5 days to complete on site.
What areas do your driveway contractors cover in Plymouth?
We cover all of Plymouth and the surrounding area, including Plympton, Plymstock, Peverell, Hartley, Crownhill, Derriford, Devonport, Stoke, St Budeaux, Efford, Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Bere Alston, Yelverton and the South Hams. Call 01752 916155 to confirm coverage for your postcode.
Do driveway contractors in Plymouth need to be insured?
Yes. Any contractor working on your property should hold valid public liability insurance. Always ask to see evidence of insurance cover before work begins. Landart Drives & Patios is fully insured for all the driveway and paving work we carry out across Plymouth.
Can Plymouth driveway contractors include EV charger provision?
Yes. We can incorporate cable ducts and conduit runs for EV charger installation into the driveway sub-base at the time of construction. This is significantly cheaper and less disruptive than cutting into a finished driveway after the event. Please mention this at the survey stage so it can be included in the specification and quote.
