Designer Drives & Patios Ltd, based in Cardiff, installs resin-bound driveways and also takes on turf, patios and resin overlays for existing surfaces. Liam, the owner, recurring across most reviews, guides customers through material and colour choices without pressure, and many reviewers praise fast turnarounds, often completing resin driveways within a week. However, a recurring pattern of criticism also appears: several reviewers describe unresolved snagging after completion, including one account of a driveway left with damaged rendering, a missing drain guard and rubbish not cleared despite repeated requests over weeks, and another describing unexpected property damage, a late additional charge, and pressure to pay before finished work could be inspected. As a resin driveway specialist in Cardiff, Designer Drives & Patios Ltd holds a 4.6-star average from 86 Google reviews.
Reviews
4.6 / 5 · 86 totalWe had a quote from Liam who said be done in a week. They were back and forward for 3wks changing days. The Resin driveway looks great. The slight damage and finishing at front of house makes it look unprofessional. Liam someone would be back in a week to sort. Still waiting a month later.
Really horrible experience. Liam seemed genuine at first, and the price quoted was reasonable. Work got underway and at first I was happy with progress too, but things soured very quickly. There was a lot of damage to the house that wasn't even mentioned to me until I saw it for myself. I guess the guy who did it (all with the mini digger) said nothing to the guys running the business either, but when I pointed it out, they had no interest in resolving anything whatsoever. An additional £2000 was charged on job completion. No mention of this until that point. "Sorry, I forgot" being the only response. Cost was for: One step and digging up roots. They then wouldn't leave until I paid on the moment of completion, while not being able to see the work first (it was late in the day, and couldn't walk on the drive of course). The pressure to do this was very unpleasant. There's a river of concrete etched across the road from the house, drainage pipes torn off, corners knocked off the wall, and now just a few months on, it's started breaking up. No care from Liam, he's got his money, and on to the next mug.
Liam and his team have done a fantastic job of installing a new Resin driveway and new turf at my Mum’s home. We were originally planning a time frame later in June, but we were very lucky as the team at Designer Drives & Patios had availability last week to install the new driveway, in less than a week after we agreed their original quote. Not complaining, take advantage of the good Weather we hardly get these days and enjoy our new driveway sooner. This is a good reliable team and I will definitely use them again in the future, as I work in the property development myself and I have other homes that need new driveways too. Many neighbours and people passing by have notice my Mum’s new driveway literally within hours after it was fully finished, asking it looks great and who did it. I will have no hesitation in providing Designer Drives & Patios contact details for assistance. Please use them and you will not be disappointed. My Mum is pleased too, and she’s not an easy lady to keep happy from experience! Thank you guys for keeping my Mum off my back for a few days! Excellent, thank you and great work on the driveway too
Really impressed with Designer Drives. The whole process was smooth with an excellent turnaround, and Liam was always just a phone call away whenever we had a question. It made the whole job feel stress‑free. Would absolutely recommend. Thanks so much for everything.
I recently had my driveway/garden completed, I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the entire process was handled professionally and efficiently. The team took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. They kept disruption to a minimum and made sure everything was cleaned up properly at the end of each day. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with my new driveway/garden. It not only looks great but also adds real value and practicality to my property. I would definitely recommend this service. Thankyou Designer Drives & Patios Ltd
Very happy with what Liam and the team did. He talked us through all the possible options and without a 'sales pitch' which was refreshing. He then explained the process and how they would carry out the work. They then did exactly what Liam described to us. Very professional and our driveway looks immaculate. Thank you.
In just over a week, I now have a brand new resin driveway, and I couldn’t be happier with it. The quality is excellent, the price was very reasonable, and the final result looks fantastic. Many thanks for a great job.