Armoured Drives are a family-run, local business specialising in the installation of driveways, paths and patios in Nottingham. With years of experience and hundreds of happy customers across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and beyond, you are guaranteed a high-quality finish and professional service.
From flagstone to concrete slabs to block paving and Indian slab stone, we can design patios with any material, budget, texture or layout you may require. If you are unsure about what will best suit your home, our expert team can assist with every decision during the installation process.
Installing a new garden patio in the UK offers several advantages.
Firstly, it creates an attractive and practical outdoor living space, enhancing the aesthetics of your garden. A well-designed patio can also increase your property's value, making it a worthwhile investment.
Patios require low maintenance compared to other garden features, saving both time and effort. Improved drainage can help prevent flooding in your garden, especially during the UK's wetter months.
Additionally, a patio provides a versatile space for relaxation, entertainment, and year-round enjoyment, even in the UK's unpredictable weather.
Our most affordable option, concrete paving slabs, are available in a wide range of colours and designs, including plain, textured, exposed aggregate and polished versions. This is the ideal choice for a low-cost patio. Highly versatile and reasonably priced flagstone concrete slabs are commonly used for footpaths, patios, and driveways.
Block paving has recently seen a reduction in price, as new production methods have led to the material becoming a more affordable choice in patios.
Block paving looks great when used to build driveways, patios and pathways. Many commercial and public areas are now surfaced using block paving as a viable alternative to the more traditional tarmac. Strong and resilient, it is much more appealing to the eye than tarmac or flagstones.
An Indian sandstone patio offers several benefits, making it an excellent choice for outdoor spaces.
Indian sandstone is highly durable and hard-wearing, able to withstand wear and tear from daily use. It is also frost resistant, meaning it is not vulnerable to frost damage, making it reliable for various climates. Indian stone slabs are available in a wide range of colours and finishes, providing versatility and a unique aesthetic for your outdoor space.
They are low maintenance, requiring minimal upkeep once installed and are more affordable than similar high-end pavers, offering a cost-effective option without compromising on quality.
Porcelain paving is growing in popularity, and at Armoured Drives, we are installing more and more porcelain patios each year.
Porcelain slabs are extremely tough and resistant to scratches, abrasions, and cracking, ensuring they last for many years. They are also fade-resistant, being unaffected by the sun's rays. Despite their appearance, they are slip resistant, providing a safe surface for outdoor activities.
When installed properly with high-quality materials, porcelain tiles can last for decades, offering excellent value for money.
Armoured Drives is a family-run business with 20+ years of experience and hundreds of completed projects across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. We're rated 4.7 on Google from over 100 reviews and 5 stars on TrustATrader from over 240 reviews, and we offer competitive pricing with a free, written quotation after a site survey.
Every new driveway and patio installation comes with our 10-year guarantee, subject to terms and conditions. We never use subcontractors, so your garden patio installation is carried out by our own expert team from start to finish.
We are committed to completing every project to the highest standard and will always ensure that our customer is totally satisfied with the finished result.
Our team is always on hand to provide helpful and friendly advice or answer any questions you may have throughout the patio installation process. We'll also leave you with recommendations on maintaining your new patio to help ensure it continues to look its best for many years.
For a no-obligation free quote on your new patio or to find out more about our services, please contact us today.
Armoured Drives handles the whole patio project with our own in-house team: a free site survey, advice on layout and materials, excavation and sub-base, drainage, laying and pointing, and the finishing touches such as edging, steps and paths. We never use subcontractors.
Most patios take between three and seven days, depending on the size of the area, the amount of preparation needed, access and the weather. We confirm the expected timescale at your free site survey and keep you informed if anything changes.
We install Indian sandstone, porcelain, concrete paving slabs and block paving patios. Each has its own look, cost and maintenance needs, and we will talk you through the options in plain English so you can choose what suits your garden and budget.
Yes. At your free site survey we discuss how you want to use the space, then recommend a layout, material and finish that suits your garden, access and budget. You receive a written quotation to consider, with no obligation.
The cost depends on the size of the patio, the material chosen, how much excavation and preparation the site needs, access, drainage and any extras such as steps or edging. We give a free, written quotation after the site survey so you know exactly what is included.
Yes. New patio installations completed by Armoured Drives come with a 10-year guarantee, subject to our terms and conditions. We are also fully insured, including £10 million public liability cover.
Regular sweeping and an occasional wash are usually all that is needed. Natural stone can benefit from sealing to protect against staining, and porcelain needs very little upkeep. We leave you with care advice for your chosen material when the patio is finished.
Yes. We can build in paths, steps, edging, low retaining walls, fencing and drainage so the patio ties in with the rest of your garden. Tell us what you have in mind at the site survey and we will include it in your quotation.
Call us now and receive a free, no-obligation quote. Contact us at 0115 778 8190 or complete your details here, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
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