Dawn Drives Ltd, based in Manchester, installs resin and tarmac driveways with block edging, alongside patios, block paving and artificial grass. Hughie, who quotes and oversees jobs personally, is mentioned in nearly every review for friendly, patient communication and fair pricing, with reviewers noting he has adjusted costs where customers had been let down by previous poor experiences elsewhere. Jobs are typically completed within two days, with crews described as hardworking and thorough, finishing with a pressure wash of the drive and surrounding areas. Several customers have used the company more than once, for both driveway and garden work, and describe results that have held up well over time. As a driveway contractor in Manchester, Dawn Drives Ltd holds a 4.9-star average from 144 Google reviews.
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4.9 / 5 · 144 totalIf you're thinking about getting a new drive then look no further, I 100% recommend Dawns Drives Ltd. Hughie and his team made the whole process effortless. They are very polite and well mannered. Hughie came out to explain the whole process to make sure I was happy with everything, nothing felt too much trouble and I never once felt pressured. Hughie's lads are a credit to his business, super fast, clean and tidy.
I have done my resin driveway work recently with Dawn drives ltd. They were done their job well, fast and effectively with reasonable price. I am fully satisfied with their work and really happy with my new driveway. The driveway looks beautiful and spacious now. Thank you dawn drives ltd.
From start to finish, Dawn Drives were excellent. Cleared our frontage, did the remedial work necessary, built the new wall and installed the new Resin Drive in record time. Kept us fully updated throughout. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The drive now looks fantastic and has sorted out what was an old and tired area, into a showpiece drive. Photo 1: How it used to look (Google Maps July 2025) Photo 2: Work In Progress Photo3: Just finished! Photo 4: A week on, we have the Drive
Superb job done by Hughie and his team and all completed in two days and for a very competitive price. Yaz and the guys never stopped working all day and made an outstanding job of my new drive. Very very pleased with the end result - what a difference. Highly recommend these guys to anyone.
Hughie has done work for me twice in the past year, and I’ve had a great experience both times. 11 months ago, he installed a resin patio in my new build garden, and it completely exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and easy to deal with. The quote was fair, and he explained everything clearly, which gave me real confidence throughout. Even after a year, the patio still looks as good as new, which really shows the level of care and attention he puts into his work. Last week, I asked Hughie to extend the patio around the side of the house and install a small picket fence. Once again, everything was well planned and discussed, and he made sure I was happy with every detail before starting. It’s clear he takes real pride in what he does. I’d definitely recommend Hughie — reliable, skilled, and delivers a high standard of work from start to finish. Thanks again, Hughie — really appreciate all your hard work!
Hughie and his team have done an excellent job on our drive. They are so hard working never stopped until the work was done and then cleaned up after including jetting windows and door. I would recommend them if you need your drive doing.
Absolutely thrilled with our new tarmac driveway and block edging. Dawn Drives were professional, reliable, and serious attention to detail from start to finish. Perfect levels, crisp edges, on time and on budget. Top-quality workmanship and great communication throughout, highly recommend!