Driveway contractors in Wishaw & Lanarkshire
Driveways in Wishaw
At Prestige Paving we work throughout Wishaw and Motherwell providing driveway installation, patios and paving, including block paving, resin driveways, tarmacadam driveways, landscaping and more.
- Free survey & fixed quotation
- Full dig-out & compacted stone base
- 20+ years laying driveways
- The same crew from start to finish
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What we lay
Driveways & paving across Wishaw
You choose the surface, colour and border. We make sure every Wishaw driveway sits on a properly dug-out, fully compacted base.
Monoblock DrivewaysBlock paving in any colour, pattern and border.Find out more
Low maintenance 
Resin DrivewaysSeamless resin-bound stone in Daltex colours.Find out more
Tarmac DrivewaysSmooth, hard-wearing tarmac laid and rolled properly.Find out more
Gravel & Chip DrivewaysStone chips, gravel and permeable finishes.Find out more
Patios & PavingSlab and natural stone patios, paths and steps.Find out more
Repairs & RestorationRe-levelling, cleaning, re-sanding and sealing.Find out more
LandscapingTurf, borders, fencing and garden makeovers.Find out more
Not sure which surface suits you?
Book a free survey and we’ll talk you through the options, costs and what will work best for your home and budget.
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Driveway Company in Wishaw
Prestige Paving & Landscaping Ltd has been laying driveways, patios and paths across Central Scotland for more than 20 years, and Lanarkshire is a big part of our area. We cover Wishaw, Motherwell and the surrounding towns, and you’ll deal with the same small team from the first visit to the final clean-up, with no call centres and no subcontractors.
The part of a driveway you can’t see decides how long it lasts. We excavate to the proper depth, lay a weed membrane and build a crushed-stone sub-base compacted in layers before any blocks, resin, chips or tarmac go down. It’s why our driveways stay level and solid long after a cheaper job would have started to sink.
- Honest, practical advice without the sales pitch
- A fixed price in writing before we start
- A tidy crew who look after your property
- Domestic and commercial jobs, cards accepted
Monoblocking & block paving in Wishaw
Monoblock Driveways in Wishaw
Monoblock is the most requested driveway in Wishaw: hard-wearing, smart and available in a wide choice of colours, patterns and borders.
We lay monoblock driveways across Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Coltness and Newmains, from single-car drives to large double driveways with turning areas and paths. Block paving stands up well to frost, rain and daily traffic, and a well-laid monoblock drive gives any home real kerb appeal.
We remove the old surface, build a compacted stone sub-base and bed the edging in concrete so nothing can move. Each block is laid by hand on a screeded sand bed, cut neatly around drains, kerbs and steps, and the joints are filled with kiln-dried sand and compacted to lock it all together.
Falls are built in so rain runs away from the house, and because every block is separate, any area can be lifted and relaid later for pipes or cables without leaving a mark.
Block Paving Styles
Herringbone pattern
The strongest pattern for driveways. Blocks lock together and resist movement from turning tyres.
Contrasting borders
A charcoal, red or Sky Cobble border frames the drive. One of the most popular upgrades in Wishaw.
Tumbled & cobble blocks
Rumbled blocks such as Sky Cobble give a softer, traditional look that suits Wishaw’s older sandstone villas and terraces.
Permeable block paving
Wider joints filled with fine stone let rain soak through, helping drainage and planning compliance.
Feature details
Inset diamonds, bands, curves and steps, with colours chosen to suit your brick, render and roof.
Re-lays & replacements
Sunken or tired block paving lifted, the base rebuilt, and relaid or replaced with new blocks.
How we build it
From dig-out to finished drive
A real Prestige Paving job, stage by stage: a front garden turned into off-street parking with a block border.
Free survey & quote
We visit, measure up, check levels and drainage, and talk you through surfaces, colours and borders. You get a fixed written price.
Dig-out & groundwork
We excavate to the right depth, remove the waste, lay a weed membrane and install any drainage the driveway needs.
Compacted sub-base
A deep layer of crushed stone is laid and compacted in stages: the foundation that stops a driveway sinking or rutting.
Edging & borders
Kerbs and border blocks are set in concrete so the edges stay crisp and the surface can’t spread.
Your chosen surface
Monoblock, resin, tarmac or gravel is laid, levelled and finished by hand, with falls set so water runs away from your house.
Clean-up & handover
We clear every bit of waste, sweep and wash down, and walk you round the finished job.
Local know-how
Driveways for every type of Wishaw home
From Victorian sandstone villas on the Main Street side of town to newer estates at Coltness and Waterloo, every Wishaw home needs a slightly different approach.
Front garden conversions
On busy streets in Craigneuk, Gowkthrapple and around the town centre, we turn front gardens into off-street parking. A dropped kerb needs North Lanarkshire Council’s approval, and we’ll explain how.
Older stone-built homes
Wishaw’s traditional sandstone villas and terraces suit tumbled blocks, cobble edging and natural stone in warm colours that match the stonework.
New-build upgrades
Many newer homes around Coltness and Newmains came with a narrow builder’s drive. We widen it, add a border or replace it with monoblock or resin.
Sloping driveways
Parts of Wishaw slope steeply towards the Clyde Valley. We set careful levels and add steps and channel drains so water is carried away from your house.
Wider drives for more cars
Room for another car, a van or a caravan, matched to your existing blocks or surface wherever possible.
Drainage done properly
Permeable surfaces, drains and soakaways keep rainwater within your boundary, which normally means you won’t need planning permission.
Resin bound driveways
Resin Driveways in Wishaw
Resin-bound driveways give a sleek, seamless finish with almost no upkeep, and they’re becoming one of the most popular choices in Wishaw. Natural aggregate is mixed with clear UV-stable resin and hand-trowelled smooth, leaving no loose stones and nowhere for weeds to take hold.
The surface is permeable, so rainwater soaks through instead of pooling or running into the road, which also helps with planning rules. We lay Daltex colours such as Oyster and Platinum, usually framed with a block border.
- Laid over a sound existing surface or a new permeable base
- No loose stones, ruts or weeds
- UV-stable resin that keeps its colour
Slide to compare this resin driveway before and after.
Tarmacadam driveways
Tarmac Driveways in Wishaw
Tarmac is a durable, great-value surface for Wishaw homes, especially longer drives, shared access and properties with several cars. It gives a clean, dark finish that looks especially smart with a contrasting block or cobble border.
We lay it hot over a compacted stone base with edging set in concrete, then roll it to a dense, smooth surface that drains well and stays flat through the winter.
- Block and Sky Cobble borders
- Front garden to driveway conversions
- Most tarmac drives laid in one or two days
Gravel & chip driveways
Gravel Driveways in Wishaw
Gravel driveways are quick to lay, affordable and naturally free-draining, which suits larger plots and rural homes out towards Overtown and Bonkle. With a compacted base and firm edging, the stones stay put and tyres don’t sink in.
We also use chips and slate alongside slabs or monoblock to create front gardens that look tidy all year with little effort.
- Gravel, slate and decorative stone chips
- Gravel grids on slopes and turning areas
- Block or kerb edging to keep stone in place
Patios & paving
Patios in Wishaw
A properly built patio stays level, drains quickly and makes your garden far more usable. We lay slab and natural stone patios, paths and steps across Wishaw and Motherwell, from small seating areas to full back-garden makeovers.
One recent project used Brookstone slabs in Sky and Meadow Stone in a two-tone design, finished with new lawns and neat edging.
- Concrete, porcelain and natural stone slabs
- Paths, steps and handrails
- Built with falls so water drains away
Repairs & restoration
Driveway Repairs in Wishaw
A tired driveway doesn’t always need ripping out. If the blocks or slabs are still sound, a professional clean, re-sand and seal, or relaying a sunken section, can make it look close to new for far less than a replacement.
If a drive has failed because it was never built on a proper base, we’ll tell you straight that replacing it is the lasting fix, like this driveway where worn red paving was replaced with new Sky Cobble monoblock.
- Sunken monoblock lifted, re-based and relaid
- Power washing, re-sanding and sealing
- Loose edging reset and drainage problems fixed
Garden landscaping
Landscaping in Wishaw
Once the driveway is done, many Wishaw customers want the garden to match. We handle hard and soft landscaping with our own team, so you get one quote, one crew and a finish that pulls the whole property together.
- Turf and artificial lawns
- Borders, edging and decorative stone
- Sleeper beds, fencing and complete garden makeovers
Recent work
Driveway Installations in Wishaw
Genuine driveways, patios and gardens laid by our own team across Central Scotland. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Reviews
What our customers have to say
from 50 verified reviews
“Got the team to rip out and installed a brand new charcoal and grey monoblock drive the team were very polite and helpful throughout the course from start to completion I would highly recommend using if you are getting any work done or even thinking about it give them a shout”
“The owner provided an excellent service when viewing the job, offering constructive advice for the best and most cost effective solution to the problem. His team were punctual, professional and pleasant to deal with. I will be recommending their services to my friends and family. One happy customer.”
“I’m absolutely delighted with the work done on my driveway. The team were professional, efficient and clearly take real pride in their workmanship. The tarmac finish is flawless — smooth, neat and completed to a really high standard. What stood out most was their honesty. They didn’t try to upsell anything or push extras I didn’t need.”
Where we work
Driveways across Wishaw & Motherwell
We work right across Wishaw, from Cambusnethan and Coltness to Craigneuk, Gowkthrapple, Pather and Netherton, and out to Overtown, Newmains, Motherwell and Carluke. We know the local ground and drainage, and which finishes suit which homes.
- Cambusnethan
- Craigneuk
- Coltness
- Gowkthrapple
- Pather
- Netherton
- Waterloo
- Castlehill
- Berryhill
- Overtown
- Newmains
- Bonkle
Also covering: Motherwell, Carluke, Shotts, Law, Cleland, Newarthill, Bellshill, Holytown, Hamilton, Larkhall, Harthill, Allanton and the surrounding ML2, ML1, ML8, ML7, ML3, ML4, ML9 postcodes.
Good to know
Driveway questions we’re often asked
How much does a new driveway cost in Wishaw?
It depends on the size of the driveway, how much needs to be excavated, access, and the surface, border and drainage you want. Tarmac and gravel are usually the most economical; monoblock and resin cost more but last longer with less upkeep. We survey Wishaw driveways free of charge and give you a fixed written price.
What’s the difference between monoblock and block paving?
Nothing at all. Monoblock is the Scottish name for concrete block paving, so a monoblock driveway in Wishaw is the same product, laid the same way, as a block paved one.
Can you convert my front garden into a driveway?
Yes. Turning front gardens into off-street parking is one of our most common jobs in Wishaw. We excavate, build a compacted stone base and lay the surface you choose. A new or widened dropped kerb needs approval from North Lanarkshire Council, and we’ll explain the process when we visit.
Do I need planning permission for a driveway in North Lanarkshire?
In most cases no, as long as rainwater drains within your own property, through a permeable surface such as resin-bound, gravel or permeable block paving, or onto a lawn, border or soakaway. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas can be different, and dropped kerbs need council consent. We’ll check your property at the survey.
How long does a driveway take to lay?
Most Wishaw driveways take between one and four days. Tarmac and gravel are often done in a day or two, while larger monoblock and resin driveways with borders, steps or drainage take a little longer. You’ll know the timescale before we begin.
Can sinking monoblock be fixed?
Usually, yes. We lift the dipped area, rebuild and compact the base, then relay the original blocks so the repair matches. If the whole drive was laid without a proper base, we’ll give you an honest opinion on whether replacing it is better value.
How do I keep block paving free of weeds?
A weed membrane under the base and well-filled joints stop most weeds. Over time moss and seeds can settle in the joints, and a clean, re-sand and seal will sort that out. We offer that service across Wishaw and Motherwell.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes, all of our work is guaranteed. We’re a vetted Checkatrade member, rated 9.83/10 from 50 verified reviews, and Checkatrade’s £1,000 guarantee applies to eligible jobs (their T&Cs apply).
Which areas around Wishaw do you cover?
All of Wishaw, including Cambusnethan, Craigneuk, Coltness, Gowkthrapple, Pather, Netherton, Waterloo, Castlehill and Berryhill, plus Overtown, Newmains, Bonkle, Motherwell, Carluke, Shotts, Law and the rest of Lanarkshire.