--- title: "Solid Ground Paving | Driveways, Surfacing & Groundworks, Somerset" description: "Driveway, surfacing and groundworks contractor covering Somerset, North Somerset and Bristol. Correct build-up depths, written quotes after a survey." canonical: https://solidgroundpaving.co.uk/ url: https://solidgroundpaving.co.uk/index.md section: "Home" date_published: 2026-08-06 date_modified: 2026-08-06 author: Solid Ground Paving robots: noindex --- # Driveways, surfacing and groundworks built to spec Most driveway failures are base failures. We dig to formation, build up in compacted layers, restrain the edges and set falls to drainage — then surface it. Every quote is written, itemised and follows a site survey. ## Key facts - **Services:** Driveways, Tarmac Driveways, Block Paving, Resin Bound Driveways, Commercial Surfacing, Groundworks - **Area covered:** Somerset, North Somerset & Bristol — 40 mile radius - **Hours:** Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–12pm · Sun closed - **Public liability:** {{PUBLIC_LIABILITY_COVER}} - **Guarantee:** {{GUARANTEE_TERMS}} ## What does Solid Ground Paving do? We build driveways, surface commercial car parks and access roads, and carry out the groundworks beneath both — excavation, foundations, footings and drainage. We work across Somerset, North Somerset and Bristol for homeowners, builders, managing agents and local authorities. ## Why do most driveways fail early? Because the base was too thin, compacted in one layer instead of two, or the edges were never restrained. None of it is visible on handover day. It shows up in the second winter as edge ravelling, ponding and settlement — and by then the only fix is to dig it out. - Sub-base under 150mm, or compacted in a single thick layer - No geotextile membrane, so the sub-base migrates into soft ground - Open edges with no haunched kerb or block restraint - Falls set by eye rather than to a drainage point ## How much does a driveway cost? Indicative bands run £40–£120 per square metre depending on surface type, excavation depth and drainage. Tarmac sits at the lower end, block paving and resin higher. A written price follows a site survey — we do not quote blind. ## How do you work? Survey, written quote, agreed start date, then the job. You get the build-up specification in writing before you commit, a named contact for the duration, and the site left clear at the end of every day. - 01 — Site survey: measure, check ground, access and drainage - 02 — Written quote: itemised, with the build-up specified in full - 03 — Programme: a real start date and a realistic duration - 04 — Build: excavation, sub-base, edge restraint, surfacing - 05 — Handover: guarantee, waste transfer notes, aftercare ## Questions and answers Q: How do I get a quote from Solid Ground Paving? A: Call {{PHONE}} or send the quote form. We arrange a site survey, measure the area, check ground conditions, access and drainage, then issue a written itemised quote within two working days. We do not quote from photographs or over the phone alone. Q: Do you charge for quotes or surveys? A: No. Surveys and written quotes are free anywhere inside our 40-mile working radius, with no obligation and no follow-up sales pressure. Q: What areas do you cover? A: We work across Somerset, North Somerset and Bristol within roughly 40 miles of our base, including Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea, Backwell, Congresbury and the surrounding villages. Q: Are you insured? A: We carry public liability cover of {{PUBLIC_LIABILITY_COVER}}. Certificates are supplied with every quote and on request before work starts. Q: What guarantee do you offer? A: {{GUARANTEE_TERMS}} The guarantee is issued in writing with the final invoice and covers workmanship. Material defects are covered by the manufacturer's own warranty. Q: Do you take a deposit? A: No deposit is taken before materials are ordered, and we never ask for payment in full up front. Staged payments are agreed in writing before work starts. --- Human-readable version of this page: https://solidgroundpaving.co.uk/