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Unique Drives & Patios Ltd5.029 Google reviews
Garden steps in Tamworth
Garden steps in Tamworth in sandstone, block paving, sleepers and tile, built to even heights with solid bases, from a single step at the back door to curved flights up a raised patio.
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What would you like done?
Garden and landscapingWalls, steps, fencing, grassTarmac drivewayRed or black, block borderBlock pavingHerringbone or tumbledResin drivewaySmooth and porousPatioSandstone or porcelainClean, repair or resealBring an old drive back
Free quote and design visit. No deposit required. All work guaranteed for 10 years. £5m insured.
“Nothing was too much trouble and were really professional, friendly and superb to deal with.”
5.0 29 Google reviews
9.77/10 208 reviews · member since 2014Facebook 100%Recommend · 23 reviews
Guild of Master CraftsmenMember No. 12911810-year guaranteeOn all our work
£5m insuredFamily run since 2013
Ratings checked on each platform on 29 October 2026. Tap a logo to read the reviews at source.
Safe, even steps that look built in
Steps link the levels of a garden and the house to the drive, and they get used every day, so they have to be safe. We build every flight with even risers and treads, on a solid concrete base, so nobody catches a toe.
We build steps in Indian sandstone, block paving, timber sleepers and tile, and we match them to the patio or drive they join. Curved steps, wide sleeper steps between patio levels, block paved steps up to a front door and tiled steps to a porch all feature in our work.
Sloping gardens are where steps matter most. A customer in our reviews had a patio built on sloping ground with limited access, and the team worked round it to deliver exactly what was specified.
Get my free quote Call 07460 512460Free quote and design visit. No deposit required. All work guaranteed for 10 years. £5m insured.
Why choose it
Why choose garden steps
- Even risers and treads
- Solid concrete bases
- Matched to the patio or drive
- Curved, straight or wide sleeper steps
- Handrails and railings fitted alongside
- Built for sloping gardens
What is included
What your quote covers
- Setting out and levels
- Concrete base and step formers
- Brick or block risers
- Sandstone, block, sleeper or tile treads
- Pointing and edging
- 10-year guarantee
Materials we use
- Indian sandstone treads
- Block paving
- Timber sleepers
- Outdoor tiles
- Brick risers
- Bullnose edging
Samples and photographs of finished jobs come with every design visit.
How we do it
How we lay garden steps
- Measure. Work out the rise and going for even steps.
- Base. Pour a solid concrete base.
- Risers. Build risers in brick, block or sleeper.
- Treads. Lay treads on full mortar.
- Point. Point joints and fit edging.
- Finish. Clean down and hand over.
Get my free quote Call 07460 512460Free quote and design visit. No deposit required. All work guaranteed for 10 years. £5m insured.
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Why choose Unique Drives & Patios for garden steps?
5.0 on Google from 29 reviews. Checkatrade 9.77/10 from 208 reviews. Read our reviews.
10-year guarantee on all work
Every driveway, patio, wall and fence we build is guaranteed for 10 years. Customers mention it in their reviews.
Family run, our own team
Charlie Doherty runs the business, Pat leads the crews, and the same faces are on your job from start to finish.
£5 million insurance
Your home, your neighbours and the public are covered on every job we do.
Proper groundwork
Every drive and patio is dug out and laid on a compacted sub-base. That is what stops sinking, cracking and puddles.
Left clean and tidy
Reviewers say it again and again: we clean up as if we had never been there.
Ranked first in Tamworth
Unique Drives & Patios is ranked first on Google Maps for driveways in Tamworth.
Checkatrade since 2014
Rated 9.77 out of 10 from 208 Checkatrade reviews, and 5.0 from 29 on Google.
How it works
From your first call to a finished drive.
- 1
Call or send the form
Tell us what you want and where. Photos of the drive or garden help.
- 2
Free design visit
We measure up, look at levels and drainage, show you real jobs and samples, and give you a written quote.
- 3
Dug out and built properly
Our own team digs out, lays a compacted sub-base and builds the drive or patio. Site kept tidy every day.
- 4
Handed over, guaranteed
We clean up, walk you round the finished job and leave you with a 10-year guarantee.
Get my free quote Call 07460 512460Free quote and design visit. No deposit required. All work guaranteed for 10 years. £5m insured.
In our customers’ words
What our customers say
5.029 reviews on Google · Checkatrade 9.77/10 from 208
Alan P.March 2025
New patio
From first meeting Pat I was confident that he listened to my requirements and that his company could deliver the patio I wanted in what was a difficult location due to sloping ground and limited access. Charlie and the team arrived as promised working extremely hard to complete the job exactly to my specifications I have no hesitation in recommending the company and the workers to anyone. They kept me informed and were a pleasure to deal withRead it on Google
NicolaSeptember 2025
New patio
We recently had our driveway done by Unique Driveways and Patios and couldn’t be happier. We dealt directly with Paddy, who was very helpful in suggesting ideas and making the planning process straightforward. We were able to get the work started quickly, and the team showed up on time every day, ready to go. They were friendly and worked incredibly hard, managing to complete a fairly large driveway in just three days. The finished job looks fantastic, and it’s reassuring to know it comes with a 10-year warranty. Would definitely recommend.Read it on Google
Julie W.April 2025
Tarmac drive
The team have just finished our new driveway. We chose tarmac with a brick edging. From the initial quote to completed job everyone was so helpful and with years of experience, gave advice we both felt we could trust. They were all so approachable, easy to talk to and happy to explain even the smallest details. They managed to keep everything so clean and tidy throughout the job, amazing! The finished job looks brilliant, exactly what we wanted. Thank youRead it on Google
Helen & PaulJune 2026 · B72Checkatrade
Tarmac driveway
Great team. Nothing was too much trouble and were really professional, friendly and superb to deal with. They took out trees and bushes we wanted to retain, were tidy and we couldn't fault them. The drive looks really impressive and their work is guaranteed for 10 years. Our thanks to Pat, Charles, the two Ricks and Mick. Helen & PaulRead it on Checkatrade
Liv L.May 2025
Indian sandstone patio
Pat and the team have just finished our driveway and patio - they managed to transform our large front gravel driveway, side passage/walkway and large back patio in Indian sandstone - and turned the whole thing around in just 4 days. Amazed by the speed but also the strong attention to detail. The lads were all lovely too. We're really pleased with the finish and they communicated really well throughout. Thanks to the whole team!Read it on Google
Marc E.March 2023
New patio
Just had front drive and garden dug up and replaced with a tarmac drive from unique drives patios ltd. Charlie came and quoted us and talked through what we wanted and gave us a no obligation quotation and the price he gave was great. I have seen the quality of their work on a number of other drives over the years down our street ( Telford rd B79 8EY) that charlie and the gang have done and many others in parts of our town working there magic and every one of them looked great. Charlie and the boys completed our drive in 2 days and its changed the look of our property. They cleaned up after themselves as if they hadn't been, and left us with an amazing new drive. Honestly cant fault their work and would have no issues recommending to my freinds and family.Read it on Google
Before you book
Straight answers about garden steps
What materials can steps be built in?
Indian sandstone, block paving, timber sleepers and outdoor tile, matched to your patio or drive.
Can you build curved steps?
Yes. Curved steps up to a raised patio are part of our work, as you can see in our photographs.
Do you build steps on steep gardens?
Yes. Steps are often what makes a sloping garden usable.
Can steps include a railing?
Yes. Railings can be fitted alongside steps.
Are steps guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries a 10-year guarantee.
Can one awkward garden step be altered?
Remeasure adjoining levels before changing a single riser within a flight.
Should garden step edges be visible?
Contrast between treads and risers can help distinguish each change in level.
Recent work
Recent garden steps by our team
Real photographs from our own jobs. See the full gallery.
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Areas we cover
Setting out decorative garden steps
For decorative steps in Tamworth, we measure the total height change before dividing it into comfortable, consistent risers. The available horizontal space determines tread depth and any landing, with door swings checked during setting out. On masonry flights, suitable foundations and supporting risers precede fully supported stone or tile treads. We consider how rain leaves each tread without collecting against the house, then finish joints and exposed edges to suit the selected step material.
Selecting treads and visible edges
Choose step treads for wet weather grip as well as their relationship to the adjoining patio or drive. Sandstone texture, block dimensions, timber detailing and exterior tile specifications each affect the finished step design. A contrasting tread edge can make a change in level easier to see. Discuss handrail positions before constructing the flight so suitable supports can be included, and compare a straight arrangement with curves where the approach allows enough room.
Keeping garden steps clear and sound
Sweep garden treads before damp leaves form a slippery layer, paying attention to shaded corners beside walls. Clean step surfaces with products approved for their material and keep any drainage gaps unobstructed. Watch for a moving tread, loose pointing or a handrail fixing that starts to work free; arrange assessment before continued use of the affected step. For timber steps, follow the treatment guidance and check exposed ends and fixings during routine garden maintenance.
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