Carl Roberts t/a Kings Driveways

Differently avoid, we instructed Kings Driveways to replace an old tarmac drive with a concrete imprinted drive, basically two cars width replacing an existing step into the front door, and a section to be filled with gravel, the work commenced as agreed, arrived on time and professional until the day the concrete was laid, from then on it went downhill fast. Firstly, the initial design was not followed, we specifically wanted a level line against the front of the house and a step linking our neighbors, each house in the road sits at different heights approximately two brick heights going from one end of the road to the other, we didn’t have the straight level line expected but a slope which is very noticeable, no step between our neighbors but one sweeping drive which we didn’t want. The second issue was rather than a flat step we were left with what can only be described as turtle shell in fact the slope drops 40mm over the width of one and half house bricks, poorly fitted with gaps between the house and step. We addressed this with Carl to basically be told that’s how it is, he did explain why the slope was linking our neighbors but this wasn’t agreed and we could of confirmed what they were doing before it was laid, no contact was made or confirmation what was going to happen before it was too late, each morning before work I explained any problems I can be back home within 5 mins. He wouldn’t even look at doing the step again until I had to offer to pay more money to rectify their poor workmanship after almost two hours of discussions, Carl didn’t seem to be looking at the same step I was ! (I’ve taken pictures if anyone would like to see them) The final day which was sealing the concrete, a payment was left from the original job of £200.00 I stated once the step was completed we would issue the £200.00 payment along with the payment we offered to put the step right, I was told pay the £200.00 now or I’m not coming back, great customer service. We have now had the step refitted at a cost of £200.00 which I agreed, the overall workmanship is questionable. The payments for the job are heavy weighted at the beginning, and payment is expected before the work is actually done, so the concrete pour payment is expected before it’s done, leaving you very little option but to continue with the work if you’re not satisfied. I’m not the only upset customer http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/14278111.Rogue_trader_lands_hefty_court_bill_after_failing_to_finish_Wordsley_job/

Thanks to Carl and his team for completing my drive. I cannot thank them enough for an absolutely fantastic job, it looks amazing. The whole team worked hard, turned up on time, were very professional and well mannered. Would highly recommend 👌

Kings were requested to do a block paved drive with specific specifications for my disability. Although the specifications were difficult to achieve Kings exceeded my expectations and achieved all the goals, the work was done to a very high standard, the work men were tidy polite and helpful, the job was completed in two days ( I thought it would take a week) fantastic company a special thank you to Carl and his son well done

Thank you to Carl , Rav and the team Did a brilliant job on our driveway of newly laid block paving and tarmac The finished job looks fantastic Friendly hardworking group of lads Thank you.

Great quality service from start did everything we wanted and friendly men thank you so much good quality products

I cannot thank Carl and his team for the fantastic transformation of my garden. The lads were delightful. Hard working, tidy and great timekeepers. They all worked so hard as a team - no slakers on this job! I would most definitely recommend this company with a 5 star rating. No pushy sales speeches, just honest advice. I will be recommending Kings Driveways in the future. xxxx See the before and after photos below.

I can highly recommend anyone to use Kings Driveways because their workmanship is second to none. They transformed my dull and worn out drive into a luxurious and top quality stone driveway using their imprinted concrete technique. No one can walk past our driveway without taking a long look at the fantastic workmanship. All the necessary work that they did was arranged around our own convenience and Carl and his team are all true professionals. Initially i was concerned whether i had chosen the right company to carry out the work, having no previous experience with them but as soon as i met Carl i knew i had made the right choice. He is the most honest and genuine person you could wish to meet and it is clear that his aim is to please.

Dear Cart and Team, I could like to take this opportunity to say how please we are with our recently laid drive. The finished product looks very good and I would like to say thankyou to Dave and his team who actually laid the drive and also to the Stuart who did the finishing. I didn’t realize how hard the laying of these drives is until I interred it for myself. We have had several people comment on the drive and I could not hesitate to recommend you if the opportunity arrives. Yours Faithfully Sandra

Thanks Kings Driveways, Your recent work carried out on the front of my Bungalow. Drive is excellent. I am very pleased with it. I have had late of favourable comments from friends. People passing by, would not hesitate to recommend things Driveways. I would especially like to thank the lads = who worked so hard was very professional. Yours Sincerely. Richard R. Sykes

Dear Sirs, I am writing to thank you for the professional, attractive, prompt and efficient service. I received the construction of my new tarmacadam drive. In addition the work was competitively priced. I look forward to using your firm again next year when I have my new patio. Thanks again Michael M. Dove

Dear Carl, We are more than pleased with the imprinted concrete, it was not easiest of hobs. However its all turned out the way we wanted it thank to you. The lads were great they never stopped work excellent job, a pleasure to have chem here. So a big thanks to all of you for a job very well done. Gratefully yours Wayne T. Bird

Dear Sir / Madam, About six months ago you installed imprinted concrete for a patio and house surround. We were so pleased with this that we requested that you should do the much larger area of your drive. As before your workers arrived when you said that they would, they worked hard with the minimum disruption to us and the finished work has been admired by passersby. I have no hesitation in recommending your company and providing a review of Kings Driveways. Yours Sincerely Colin

We would like to thank you for coming to do our drive way. We wondered if we were making the right choice having tarmac but now we have seen the final result we are more than happy. The quality of work was second to none and we have to commend all of your workforce on their workmanship and attitude towards the job. All were very courteous and polite too. We were grateful that our new drive was done so quickly. Please feel free to pass on this testimonial to whoever you wish and if anyone would like to contact us regarding the work you have done then please pass on our detail. I have attempted o attach some files, I wonder whether the ones I was sending originally were too big! So I have scaled them down. Kind Regards Dave Wright

Just a quick note to let you know how happy I am with or new driveway may I also say how very impressed I was with the reliability and punctuality of your workforce, I found them to very hardworking and courteous, could you please pass on my thanks to your workforce. I am also particularly thankful to you for the idea’s that you provided at the planning stage, without which I would have struggled to envisage the final result, I would have no reservations in employing yourself in the future.

Kings Driveways Review. Thank you for the final account for the work done to our drive and the fencing between the two properties. We write to say how very pleased we are with the work – the imprinted concrete in lovely autumn colours looks fabulous, and the new fencing above the white gravel boards has really made a difference! We would like to thank you for the advice you gave us in altering the shape of the drive and also in choosing the colours too, but thanks especially for the efficient way in which the whole job was carried out. Please convey our thanks to Steve and the gang – they did the work in minimum time regardless of the weather! Yours sincerely Brian and Sheila Pashley

Dear Carl, This is just a short note to say thank you very much to you and your team for the care and attention to detail we received on our recent driveway installation. All members of the team were totally professional, fast and extremely efficient and It was a pleasure to have them around. Nothing was too much trouble, even when after the final sealant was applied and It unfortunately rained before it had a chance to dry, on the first dry (almost two months later) it was reapplied and it how looks fantastic. I would recommend King Driveways to anyone who was thinking about having their drive done because the profession and quality of workmanship was infinite superior others we have seen. I apologize for delay in sending the testimonial but as you can see we have since moved house although we continue to own the house at church close. At the moment it is on market and, although it has not sold yet, the drive way seems to be attracting a lot of attention and is very good selling point. I wish you and your business every success in the future and hope that one day we may be able to use your service again. Review of Kings Driveways, Wolverhampton.