Driveways & Patios in Stapleford

Armoured Drives installs new driveways, patios, steps and landscaping in Stapleford, from the older terraced streets near St Helen's Church to the sloping roads up towards Stapleford Hill and Bramcote. We are a family-run company with 20+ years of experience; our own team does every job, there is no deposit to pay, and new installations come with a 10-year guarantee.

Call 0800 696 5195 or request your free site survey

Stapleford sits on the slopes below Stapleford Hill, home of the Hemlock Stone, running down to the River Erewash and the border with Sandiacre. That means a lot of front gardens are higher or lower than the road, and getting the levels right is the difference between a driveway that works and one that floods the garage every time it rains.

On sloping sites we excavate and level the ground, build in retaining edges or low walls where they are needed, and plan the gradient so cars can get on and off comfortably. Channel drains at the bottom of the slope or in front of the garage carry water away, and we can add steps and paths so the walk to your front door is safe in all weathers. On the flatter streets near the town centre the challenge is usually the opposite: making the most of a short frontage.

If you want to park off the road, the dropped kerb is the first thing to check. Stapleford's roads are maintained by Nottinghamshire County Council, so any new or extended dropped kerb is arranged through the County Council and built by one of its approved contractors. The County Council will also look at whether your frontage is deep enough for a car to park without overhanging the pavement.

If your home is on a classified road, Broxtowe Borough Council may need to grant planning permission for the new access, and Stapleford Town Council is consulted on applications in the town. The driveway itself rarely needs permission if it is permeable or drains onto a lawn or border, but more than five square metres of impermeable surface in a front garden without suitable drainage usually does. We will measure up at the survey and tell you what to check before work starts.

We cover all of Stapleford, including the streets around Hickings Lane and up towards Stapleford Hill, along with Bramcote and Trowell and the neighbouring towns of Sandiacre, Beeston, Toton, Chilwell, Ilkeston and Long Eaton. See all the areas we cover in Nottinghamshire.

Can you build a driveway on a sloping front garden in Stapleford?

Yes. Many homes towards Stapleford Hill and Bramcote sit above or below the road. We cut and level the ground, build retaining edges or low walls where needed, and can add steps so the path to your door is safe. The gradient is planned so cars can get on and off easily and water runs away from the house.

Can I turn my front garden into a parking space?

Often, yes. The main question is whether there is enough room for a car to park without overhanging the pavement, which Nottinghamshire County Council will look at when you apply for the dropped kerb. If your home is on a classified road, you may also need planning permission from Broxtowe Borough Council. We will measure up and talk you through it at the free site survey.

How do you stop water running towards my house or garage?

Every driveway is laid with falls that carry water away from the building. On sloping sites we add channel drains across the drive, usually in front of the garage or at the bottom of the slope, linked to a soakaway or a suitable existing drain. Permeable surfaces such as resin bound and gravel also let rainwater soak through.

Do you ask for a deposit?

No. There is no deposit. You pay once the work is complete and you are happy with it.

What does the 10-year guarantee cover?

Our 10-year guarantee covers workmanship and materials on new driveway, patio and landscaping installations, subject to our terms and conditions. Fencing and restoration work are not included. We are also fully insured, with £10 million public liability cover.