Driveways in Hertfordshire, Essex, & London

Equity Drives installs high-quality driveways across Hertfordshire, Essex and London, delivering reliable, durable and visually consistent finishes for residential and commercial properties. Our team designs and installs block paving, resin-bound, tarmac, gravel and concrete systems using a structured installation method that ensures long-term performance, stable foundations and compliant drainage.

We work on new installations, driveway replacements, resurfacing and extensions, supporting a wide range of properties—from heritage homes in Maldon and Ongar to modern estates in Harlow, Rayleigh and Wickford. Every project follows the highest industry standards with materials sourced from market-leading suppliers including Bretts, Marshalls and Ronacrete.

First Impressions

Your driveway sets the tone for your home’s appearance and accessibility.
We provide three main surface options chosen for durability and aesthetic performance:

• Block Paving – structured patterns and colour options
• Resin Bound – smooth, permeable and modern
• Tarmac – strong, cost-efficient and low maintenance

If you’re unsure about the best finish for your home, our team can guide you through colour choices, layout options and material performance. You can also arrange a free, no-obligation survey and quotation.

If your existing driveway looks tired, uneven, sunken or outdated, we offer reliable replacement services. Homeowners choose us because every installation is completed using premium materials, reinforced foundations and accurate drainage design.

We’ve proudly completed installations in Wanstead, Brentwood, Chigwell, Loughton, Walthamstow, each tailored to the area’s architectural style and ground conditions.

Scope your driveway

To prepare your quotation and design plan, consider the following:

1. Are you redesigning the entire front of your home, including landscaping?
2. Are you replacing an existing driveway completely?
3. Are you extending an existing driveway?
4. Which finish are you planning to use—block paving, resin bound or tarmac?

How is a new driveway installed?

Our installation process is structured for strength and durability:

1. Excavation

We remove the existing driveway using machinery suitable for the project size, excavating to the required depth.

2. Install a Membrane

A geotextile membrane is placed to prevent weed growth and stabilise the layers.

3. Sub-Base Formation

We install 150 mm Type 1 crushed concrete, compacted in two separate phases to achieve maximum density and support.

4. Edging Installation

We install edging using pencil kerbs or the specified border design into a new concrete foundation.

5. Laying the Surface

For Block Paving:

• Sharp sand bedding
• Installation of blocks
• Mechanical compaction
• Kiln-dried sand brushed into joints

For Resin:

• Primed surface
• UV-stable resin mixed with aggregates
• Hand-trowelled finish

For Tarmac:

• Base layer
• Topping layer
• Mechanical compaction

This method is consistently applied in projects across Harlow, Billericay, Epping and Woodford Green, where soil conditions require reinforced preparation and weather-resistant finishes.