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Driveways in Greater Manchester

New Driveways in Manchester

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Driveway installers based in Failsworth

Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run firm based in Failsworth. We build new driveways for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, from Wigan and Bolton to Oldham, Rochdale and Stockport.

Whatever the finish, the part you never see does most of the work. We dig out to the right depth, lay and compact a sub-base that suits the ground, and plan where the rainwater goes before a single block or stone goes down.

We come out, measure up and explain the options free of charge, then put the price in writing so you know exactly what is included.

New red and charcoal herringbone block paved driveway leading to a blue garage door in Manchester
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Choose your driveway surface

Each surface has its own look, cost and upkeep. Open a page for the detail on how we build it.

What's included

What every new driveway includes

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Set out in your free written quote

  • Free site visit and written quote
  • Removal of the old surface and spoil
  • Excavation to a suitable depth
  • Compacted, well-graded sub-base
  • Falls set so water runs where it should
  • Edging or kerbs to hold the surface
  • Drainage channels or soakaway where needed
  • Site swept and left tidy

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Tell us about the job. We come out, measure up and send you a clear written price.

Why choose Nice & Tidy

Why homeowners pick Nice & Tidy for a new drive

We are a local family business, so the people who quote are the people who do the work, and we would rather explain the groundwork properly than cut corners on it.

Local and family-run

Based in Failsworth and working across Greater Manchester every week.

Fully insured

Our work is covered by full insurance from the first dig to the final sweep.

Groundwork done properly

A sound, compacted sub-base is what stops a drive sinking or rutting later.

Free design ideas

We help you choose the surface, colour and layout that suit your house.

What our customers say

Read what our customers say about their gardens, patios and driveways.

Pricing

What sets the price of a new driveway

Every drive is priced after a visit, because the ground and the access matter as much as the size. Your written quote lists everything included.

  • The area in square metres and its shape
  • The surface you choose
  • How much old surface and soil has to come out
  • Drainage needs, such as channels or a soakaway
  • Edging, steps, walls or other extras
Brindle block paved driveway in front of a double garage
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How we carry out the work

How a new driveway comes together

No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.

Survey and quote

We measure the area, check levels, existing drains and access, and give you a written quote for the surface you choose.

Dig out and clear

The old drive and soil come out to the depth the new surface needs, and the waste is taken away.

Base and drainage

We lay and compact the sub-base in layers, set the edging and fit any channels or soakaway the design needs.

Surface and finish

The chosen surface is laid, compacted or cured, then we clean down, review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

About us

A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth

Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.

You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.

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Our work

Recent work by Nice & Tidy

A few of our recent jobs across Manchester. Tap a photo to see it larger.

Areas we cover

New Driveways across Greater Manchester

Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.

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New driveway questions

Which driveway surface is best?

It depends on budget, the look you want and how much upkeep you are happy with. Block paving and porcelain give a crisp finish, resin is smooth and permeable, tarmac is hard-wearing and practical, and gravel is the simplest to install. We will explain the pros and cons of each at the visit.

Do I need planning permission for a new front driveway?

In England, a new or replaced front drive over five square metres usually needs either a permeable surface or for rainwater to drain onto the garden or a soakaway, otherwise planning permission may be needed. We design the drainage with this in mind. If you are unsure, your council can confirm.

How long does a new driveway take?

A typical house driveway takes a few days, depending on the size, the surface and how much digging out is involved. Weather can affect some surfaces, especially resin and tarmac. We give you an expected timescale with the quote.

Can you fit a dropped kerb as well?

A dropped kerb on the public pavement has to be applied for through your local council, which sets its own rules for who carries out the work. We can advise on how it fits with the new drive.

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