Skills
- Block Paving
- Patios / Paving
- Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
- Concrete Driveways
- Tarmac Driveways
- Gravel / Shingle Driveways
- Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
- Resin Bond Surfacing
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Customer Reviews
Write a review9.88 /10
Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.88
Reliability
10
Communication
9.75
Reviews (171)
10 Patios / Paving
Posted 20 May
Great quality, fast, reliable and did the best work
Great company. Had our front garden tiled and a planter built cleaned out the waste dirt and plants. Team of 5 did it in 2 days. Fast, ace quality and super clean after they finished. Wood highly recommendedJob location: IG1010 Driveways / Patios / Paths
Posted 07 March
Excellent Driveway Extension! Highly Recommend!
We recently had our driveway extended and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Gary and his team was professional, punctual, and clearly very experienced in what they do. The quality of the work is outstanding. The new driveway blends perfectly with the existing one and has given us much more parking space, which has made a huge difference for our household. I would definitely recommend South Well Drives to anyone looking for reliable, skilled professionals. Great value and excellent workmanship!Verified reviewerJob location: EN7RGeromme T9.33 Patios / Paving
Posted 31 January
Patio restoration
Great guys - they helped us with a small area of our patio we needed digging up and relaying. Good communication and they left the place clean and tidy. Would recommendVerified reviewerJob location: E11RAlessandro C10 Driveways / Patios / Paths
Posted 16 December 2025
Great job
Very impressed with Southwell Drives and the quality of their work replacing front parking and shared drive. They were approachable and easy to work with from the get go. It was clear that they are committed to doing a good job and at coming up with solutions to issues. Timekeeping was good and they worked steadily through the day, and left the site clean and tidy. Really happy with the finished job.Verified reviewerJob location: E410 Block Paving
Posted 03 December 2025
Recommended.
Gary, Ben and team did a very nice job laying a new patio, shed base and putting up new fencing. Very pleased with it all.Verified reviewerJob location: E410 Block Paving
Posted 02 December 2025
Front Patio & Driveway
Delighted with the finished product of a new front patio (block paving), driveway (tarmac) & rear. Gary, Ben & the team did an excellent job after initially removing the old front patio (block paving) and concrete in the driveway and rear. They were punctual , reliable and hardworking. Very pleased with their work and happy to recommend them.Verified reviewerJob location: E4
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Gary Dicks
Sole Trader
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
WELCOME TO SOUTHWELL DRIVES
South Well drives specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of driveways, patios and decking as well as garden landscaping.
With over 25 years of experience, the team at south well drives are able to provide a fully comprehensive and quality paving solution.
At South well Drives, we take pride in providing the best quality products and craftsmanship and providing a first class service.
No job is too big or too small for South well Drives, please call us or email us for a free consultation and advise.
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Member since November 2013
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