“what a great high standard job they did.” · Checkatrade, 21 Oct 2025
“The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding” · Checkatrade, 5 Sept 2025
Public evidence profile
GDR Driveways
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- Rated 5.0 from 97 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade97 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GDR Driveways, including the highlights above. The 97 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We had our driveway block paved by GDR. From initial enquiry to job completion Gareth and his team were excellent. Clear communication and kept me involved in any decisions that needed to be made and explained clearly the options we had. My neighbours have commented on how hard Gareth and his team worked and what a great high standard job they did. We are delighted, highly recommend.
Gareth and his team were brilliant. They worked solidly for a week, transforming our ancient, neglected tarmac driveway. Any issues (eg a drain problem) were discussed and resolved. We’re thrilled with the results and can’t recommend GDR driveways highly enough.
Gareth and his amazing team at GDR Driveways truly saved the day after a cowboy landscaper left me in a mess. They worked incredibly hard, even through horrendous weather without complaint, and created the garden of my dreams within the agreed timeframe. Their professionalism, politeness, and respect for my property shone through, and they left everything spotless at the end of each day. The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding, yet their prices are unbeatable. I’m over the moon with the results and have already booked them for another project. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for driveway / paving contractors in Wigan
Across 7 driveway / paving contractors in Wigan, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Driveways / patios / paths in Wigan.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairGravel / Shingle DrivewaysLiquid Waterproof SystemPatios / PavingPermeable PavingResin Bond SurfacingRoad MarkingsSoakaways
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Areas served
Wigan
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Common questions about GDR Driveways
Is GDR Driveways a legitimate business?
GDR Driveways has 97 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about GDR Driveways?
GDR Driveways has 97 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know GDR Driveways' reviews are genuine?
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Has GDR Driveways had recent public reviews?
GDR Driveways has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does GDR Driveways specialise in?
GDR Driveways lists specialist services including Block Paving, Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Driveway / Patio Design, Driveway Cleaning / Sealing, Driveway Repair, Gravel / Shingle Driveways. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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