New driveways across Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket, with nothing to pay until the job’s done.

Quality driveways, professional results, built to last. Block paving, tarmac, resin, gravel and tar and chip, laid by a family run team from Cambridge.

  • 4.6 from 25 Google reviews
  • 15-year guarantee on all work
A finished herringbone block paved driveway with a charcoal border in front of a semi-detached house

The drives we lay

Whether it’s a new drive for more car space or a smarter entrance to your home, we can advise on the right surface for your property and budget, from the more economical ranges through to the more intricate designs.

  • Block Paving Driveways

    Block paving is one of our most popular driveway materials, in many colours and styles, laid in a simple design or something more intricate. It lasts for years, and if part of the drive ever has to be lifted for groundworks or utilities, it can be relaid using the original block pavers and you won’t see the join.

  • Tarmac & Asphalt Driveways

    Tarmac is laid while it is hot and pliable, then levelled and compacted to the shape and gradient of your drive. As it cools, the particles bind together into a durable, weather resistant surface. Finished with block paved edging or decorative kerbing, it looks fantastic for a great price.

  • Resin Bound Driveways

    Resin lets water drain straight into the ground, so there are no puddles left behind. It doesn’t crack, you don’t need to worry about loose stones, and weeds can’t creep up through it. Installation takes up to 48 hours, then the drive is ready to use, in a variety of colours and textures.

  • Gravel Driveways

    Gravel is one of the most affordable surfaces, especially for long driveways, and comes in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Because it is permeable, rainwater soaks away naturally. The gravel will need top-dressing every few years to keep it looking its best.

  • Tar & Chip Surfacing

    Tar and chip is inexpensive to install and costs next to nothing to maintain, with a lifespan of around ten years. It works best on surfaces that see plenty of traffic. On a quiet home drive the stones can loosen, so we’ll give you free and impartial advice on whether it’s the right choice or another surface would suit you better.

  • Complete Driveway Excavation & Preparation

    We carry out the complete excavation and preparation of your drive ourselves. We have extensive knowledge of materials and processes, so the work is second to none and built for longevity.

  • Drainage & Kerbing

    Drainage and kerbing are part of the job, from block paved edging to decorative kerbing that frames the finished drive.

A herringbone block paved driveway leading up to a red garage door, edged with a charcoal border course
Herringbone block paving with a charcoal border, laid right up to the garage.

15% off new driveways this winter

We’re offering a 15% winter discount on new driveway installations until 31 December 2026. Now is the perfect time to transform the entrance to your property and save money.

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Example savings

DrivewayYou save
£5,000 driveway£750
£8,000 driveway£1,200
£12,000 driveway£1,800

Offer ends 31 December 2026. Covering Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket and surrounding Cambridgeshire areas.

Patios, garden walls and fencing

We take great pride in taking care of all your landscaping and paving needs, including turfing and landscaping.

A new pair of timber side gates hung between a house and featheredge fencing
New timber side gates beside the fencing.

Patios

Patios are always an effective way of breathing fresh life into your home’s exterior, and a quality patio adds value to your home. Choose Indian Sandstone, the natural stone that has been popular since the 90s, or Porcelain, a premium paving that brings the inside out. Porcelain is very stain-resistant and won’t develop moss or algae.

Garden Walls

Our garden wall service covers the design and build from start to finish. Walls are built to your specification, or we can give recommendations, and we use the best materials to match your property or landscape project. Samples will always be supplied before building starts.

Fencing

We offer a variety of garden fencing, from trellis and screening to traditional wooden fence panels, with fence posts and gravel boards to help support your new fencing.

How a new drive goes in

Every new drive starts with a free, no-obligation quotation. We handle the complete excavation and preparation, the drainage and the kerbing, then lay your new surface.

  • Complete driveway excavation and preparation
  • Drainage and kerbing
  • No payment until the work is fully completed
  • A 15-year guarantee on all work
Before the work: broken paving slab tracks across a front lawn
Before. Broken slab tracks across the lawn.
The same front garden dug out and prepared with a compacted base, ready for the new drive
Prepared. Dug out and ready for the new surface.
A curved block paved path with a charcoal border running round the side of a house
A curved path with a charcoal border.
A straight block paved path edged in charcoal blocks beside a planted border
Block paving alongside the planting.
A herringbone block paved driveway beside a red brick house with a car parked on it
Herringbone drive, ready for the car.
A large dark driveway with a round fountain in front of a modern white house at dusk

Got a drive in mind?

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Why choose Cambside Surfacing?

We are a family run business based in Cambridge, laying driveways, patios and garden walls across Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket and the surrounding Cambridgeshire areas. We pride ourselves on a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.

  • 15-year guarantee on all work
  • No payment until work is fully completed
  • Quality materials and professional workmanship
  • Free Quotes Provided
  • References Provided
  • Free & Impartial Advice
  • Local Cambridge-based company

What our customers say

4.6 from 25 Google reviews
“Thanks Lee, and his team for a great driveway its transformed the front of the house,work carried out first class job no mess or anything really professional team 👏🏼 and a good price,completed quickly .would highly recommend cambside surfacing to anyone, thanks again great job greg”
greg hart, Google review, Sep 2026
“Lee and his team did a great job laying a resin driveway. Lee was very good at keeping me updated and answering any questions I had. We were very pleased with the final result and would highly recommend Cambridge Surfacing for your project”
Neil Williams, Google review, Mar 2026
“I would highly recommend Lee’s team to anyone looking for reliable, professional garden and driveway services. The quality speaks for itself, and their ability to deliver exactly what was promised makes them stand out from other contractors.”
Jin Peng, Google review, Aug 2025
“Great service from Cambside Surfacing. Efficient and good communication before and during the project.”
Sarah, Google review, May 2026
“Really pleased with the end result from Cam side Surfacing—our new driveway looks fantastic and turned out exactly as we hoped. The team brought great energy and made a strong impression on the whole street (you’ll definitely know when they arrive!). They coordinated with neighbours, ensuring everything ran smoothly even when materials had to be temporarily placed nearby due to being tucked in the end of a cul-de-sac. Communication was a little last-minute, but once work started, things moved quickly and efficiently. Overall, a solid team that delivers high-quality results—we’re thrilled with how it all turned out.”
Ellie Whitehead, Google review, Apr 2025

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Free, no-obligation quotations across Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket and surrounding Cambridgeshire areas. Call, email or send us a message and we’ll get back to you.

Phone
07570 621264Mobile. Landline 01223 667349
Address
30 Augustus Close, Cambridge CB4 2UDCovering Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket and surrounding Cambridgeshire areas

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