A family run business with 70 years of experience

Driveways High Brooms – Quality Surfaces for a Smarter Property Entrance

A driveway is one of the first things people notice when they approach a property. It also has an important practical job, providing safe access and dependable everyday parking. When a driveway becomes cracked, uneven or difficult to maintain, replacing it can improve both the appearance and usefulness of the whole frontage.

For professionally planned and installed Driveways High Brooms, R. Exall & Sons Ltd offers the experience, equipment and attention to detail needed to complete the work properly. The family-run company was established in 1951 and now operates through its fourth generation, delivering landscaping, surfacing and groundwork for domestic and commercial customers.

Driveways Planned Around Real-Life Use

A good driveway should suit the property rather than simply fill the available area. Before work begins, practical points such as the number of vehicles, turning space, pedestrian access and rainwater drainage need to be considered.

Our complete driveway services allow these details to form part of one clear plan. The work can include removing an existing surface, excavating the area, creating a stable base, installing edging and laying the chosen finish.

Because the team also provides wider hard landscaping solutions, the driveway can be joined neatly to paths, steps, garden walls, entrances and planting areas. This creates a more natural-looking result and makes better use of the available space.

Driveway Materials to Suit Different Properties

The right surface will depend on the look you want, the amount of traffic it will receive and the level of upkeep you prefer. R. Exall & Sons Ltd explains the options in plain language, helping customers make an informed choice without unnecessary technical terms.

For a clean and hard-wearing surface, asphalt driveways are a reliable choice. Asphalt, commonly called tarmac, is suitable for residential entrances, parking areas, private roads and commercial sites. It creates a smooth finish and works well where regular vehicle use is expected.

Homeowners looking for a decorative, modern appearance may prefer resin-bound surfacing. Selected stone is mixed with clear resin to create a neat surface in a choice of colours and textures. It can be used for driveways, paths, patios and courtyards.

For properties where a softer, more traditional appearance is preferred, Breedon Golden Amber Gravel offers a warm and natural look. As a self-binding material, it compacts more firmly than ordinary loose gravel while retaining its attractive character.

Another option is tar and shingle surfacing. This provides a textured stone finish that can complement both traditional and modern surroundings. It is suitable for driveways, access routes and paths where durability and appearance are equally important.

Careful Preparation for Long-Term Performance

The most attractive surface will not perform well if the base underneath it has been rushed. Poor preparation can cause sinking, cracks, loose edges and puddles. The early stages of a driveway installation are therefore just as important as the final finish.

Through our professional groundworks services, unsuitable material can be removed and the ground prepared to the correct depth. A strong sub-base is then laid and compacted to provide dependable support for vehicles.

Levels and drainage are also considered before the surface is installed. The driveway should direct water away from buildings and avoid creating areas where rain can collect. Taking care of these details from the beginning can reduce future problems.

One Team for Driveways and Landscaping

A new driveway often creates an opportunity to improve the rest of the frontage. A path may need repositioning, an old wall may need rebuilding or the garden layout may benefit from a more practical entrance.

The company’s landscape design service can bring these ideas together into one workable design. Customers can also include professionally installed patios and paving as part of a wider project.

For larger areas, the team’s complete surfacing expertise can support work on parking spaces, private roads, commercial premises and other heavily used surfaces. Using one contractor for connected work can simplify the project and help ensure that levels and finishes work well together.

Why Choose R. Exall & Sons Ltd?

R. Exall & Sons Ltd combines long-standing experience with the personal service of a family business. The team has the machinery and practical skills required to manage a project from the first excavation through to the completed surface.

Customers receive straightforward advice and a solution based on their property, priorities and budget. Careful workmanship, reliable materials and respect for the surrounding area remain central to every project. You can also browse recent work and company updates through the R. Exall & Sons Ltd Facebook page.

Local Driveway Services in High Brooms

High Brooms is a residential area of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent and forms part of the wider Southborough and High Brooms community. Its railway station and links with Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and surrounding areas make dependable off-road parking and easy vehicle access valuable features for many local properties.

Whether you need to replace a tired driveway, create additional parking or coordinate a new surface with wider landscaping work, R. Exall & Sons Ltd can provide a practical solution that complements your home.

To discuss Driveways High Brooms or arrange a quotation, call 01342 842208.

Driveway Services Across Kent, Sussex and Surrey

R. Exall & Sons Ltd provides professionally installed driveways across a wide local area, including Chiddingstone, Crowborough, Ashurst, East Peckham, Hadlow, Hawkenbury, Groombridge, Hildenborough, Kings Hill and High Brooms. Our team also works in Paddock Wood, Marden, Pembury, Rusthall, Southborough, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Wadhurst and Yalding, delivering carefully prepared and attractive surfaces suited to each property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of driveway can you install?

Options include asphalt, resin bound, Breedon gravel, tar and shingle, block paving and natural stone.

Can you remove my existing driveway?

Yes. Removal of the old surface and preparation for the replacement can be included.

Will the driveway need a new base?

This depends on the condition of the ground. The team will assess what preparation is needed.

Can you include paths or landscaping?

Yes. Paths, paving, walls, steps and other hard landscaping can be completed alongside the driveway.

Do you undertake commercial surfacing?

Yes. The company works on domestic driveways, car parks, private roads and commercial areas.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“We would both like to thank you for an exceptional result which even surpassed your previous hard landscaping! Your attention to detail and design flair continue to amaze us both. I am a toolmaker by trade, and appreciate your craftsmanship and your professional approach to every aspect of your work. Thank you both very much.

We wish you both every success in the future.”

Mr and Mrs Kilgoue, Brockham

Residential & Commercial Clients

We undertake work from residential and commercial customers and have built up an outstanding reputation for quality and professionalism.

A lot of our work is generated from recommendations and referrals from previous clients so you can be assured you will receive the best service possible, please refer to our testimonials to hear what are clients have to say.

Our credentials speak for themselves:

  • 70 plus Years of Experience

  • Professional Service
  • Skilled, Qualified Craftsmen
  • Own Equipment and Plant
  • Delivery Vehicles
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Waste Carriers License
  • Highest Quality Service and Materials
  • Fully Trained, uniformed staff
  • Recycling of waste materials
  • FSB Membership
  • Exceptional client feedback

A First Class Reputation

A Company You Can Trust

R. Exall & Sons Ltd are the most well-known landscaping and groundworks company in Surrey with a reputation for quality workmanship and personal service which is unrivalled.

Please take a look at our Gallery page to see some of our completed projects in both commercial and the private sector, or if you wish to discuss any of your