Driveway and paving contractors in and near Smethwick
Looking for a driveway and paving contractor in Smethwick? The driveway and paving contractors below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. We list 90 in total, and the 40 below are the ones rated and detailed enough to choose between. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Driveway and paving contractors in Smethwick at a glance
The 40 driveway and paving contractors shown in Smethwick are based across 23 postcode districts (B66, B67, B68, B70, B65, B3, B17, WS10 and more), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Smethwick you are on.
34 of them carry Google reviews, 878 between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
The highest rated is EJ Pavers at 5.0 from 62 reviews.
Of the 32 where we hold working hours, 26 work on a Saturday and 18 on a Sunday. Weekend slots go first, so asking a few days ahead usually gets you a better choice than ringing round on the day.
Good to know in Smethwick
- Water: most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water. Hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard).
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Sandwell Council handles planning applications and building control for Smethwick. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What a driveway and paving contractor does
Driveway and paving contractors lay block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel and concrete drives, patios and paths, and repair sunken or weed filled areas. A driveway is only as good as the sub base under it, so in Smethwick ask how deep they dig out, what the base is made of and how water will drain away, because the surface you see is the cheap part.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
In England a new or replacement driveway at the front of a house needs permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border rather than the road. Dropping the kerb needs separate approval from the council.
How long before I can park on it?
It varies with the material: tarmac and block paving are usually usable within a day or two, resin needs longer to cure, and concrete longest of all. The contractor will tell you, and ignoring it leaves marks that do not come out.
What causes a driveway to sink?
A sub base that was too shallow, not compacted, or laid on soft ground. Good contractors dig out to a set depth, lay and compact hardcore in layers, and use edge restraints. Ask to see this on the quote.
How do I get a quote from driveway and paving contractors in Smethwick?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the driveway and paving contractors on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a driveway and paving contractor?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Smethwick?
Most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water, and hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard), from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Smethwick?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.