Leeds city and suburbs
Driveways Leeds for terraces, semis and family homes
Leeds is known for its red-brick terraces and tight yards, and small spaces need a different plan from a suburban drive. We take on both: small yards and forecourts, as well as larger drives across the east and south of the city.
- Small plotsYards and forecourts welcome
- 5.0From 21 Bark reviews
- Own teamOur crew on every job, start to finish
Terraces and small back yards
In areas such as Armley, Beeston, Harehills and Bramley, the outdoor space may be a paved yard, a shared back street or a shallow forecourt. Access is often the real difficulty, with materials barrowed through a ginnel or a narrow gate, so we plan deliveries and waste before starting. A yard of a few square metres still needs falls towards a gully, or a surface water can pass through. Getting that right matters more than the colour, particularly next to old brickwork and cellar walls.
- Barrow-access jobs planned around deliveries and skips
- Resin yards with a smooth, easily swept finish
- Falls towards existing gullies, away from house walls
- Space kept clear for bins and bikes
Can a Leeds forecourt become parking?
On-street parking is a daily headache in much of the city, so this is usually the first question. The answer depends on depth, since a car must fit without overhanging the pavement, and on whether the highway authority will approve a dropped kerb. Where it works, we open up the wall, build the crossing and lay a surface that drains properly. Where it does not, we will tell you at the free visit and suggest a better use for the space.
- Measured depth checked against your vehicle
- Dropped kerb approval discussed up front
- Front walls rebuilt or shortened with matching brick
- Permeable finishes to meet the front garden rule
Larger drives in Garforth, Rothwell and Roundhay
Move out towards Garforth, Kippax, Rothwell or Oulton, which are the side of Leeds nearest to us, and the plots open up into 1930s semis and detached houses with room for two or three cars. The larger gardens at Roundhay offer even more scope. These homes suit resin bound with a brick border or herringbone block with a contrasting edge, and many people add a sandstone patio or fencing to the project. Our Leeds service pages go into each of those options in more depth.
- Double-width resin drives with brick borders
- Herringbone block paving with contrasting kerbs
- Decking, patios and fencing for the back garden
- Driveway cleaning if your surface only needs reviving
How the job works
- 1Survey access firstWe check gates, passages, parking and the route for materials, since on a terrace this shapes the whole plan.
- 2Agree what fitsSean measures the space and talks through surfaces, bin storage, parking depth and what the rules allow.
- 3Lift and barrow outOld flags, concrete and soil are cleared by hand where needed, keeping neighbours and shared access in mind.
- 4Lay to the drainsThe new surface is laid to fall towards drainage, then edges are finished and the area left swept and tidy.
Why homeowners choose us
- Our crew is small and sees every job through, however tight the yard or wide the drive.
- Charlene on Bark: "no question was too dumb for them."
- A Pontefract business with Leeds on our regular patch, a City & Guilds approved installer and fully insured.
Common questions
Do you take on small back yards in Leeds?
Yes. A small yard can be just as worthwhile as a large drive. We look at access and drainage at the visit and tell you which surface will work best.
Which parts of Leeds do you cover?
We cover the city, with the east and south being the closest to our base in Pontefract. If you are unsure, send your postcode and we will confirm.
How can you get materials into a Leeds terrace with no side access?
We plan for it, typically barrowing through the house passage or back street, and keeping deliveries tight to reduce disruption. Sean will walk the route with you before giving a quote.
Is resin a good idea for a shaded Leeds yard?
It can be, as the surface is smooth, joint-free and permeable, which helps avoid the green slime that gathers on old flags. A lighter blend also brightens up a dark yard.
Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?
Sean will visit, measure up and bring samples.