Premium Driveways & Landscaping,
Built to Last a Lifetime
in Darlington, Stockton & Durham.
Third-generation craftsmen. Fixed prices, free site visits and up to a 10-year workmanship guarantee — so you invest once, in the right hands, and enjoy it for decades.
Built to a standard,
not a deadline.
A driveway or garden you're proud to show off
Designed and built once, properly — with materials that suit your home and finishes that don't age badly. Priced for the finish you actually want, not the cheapest quote.
18 years' experience. 3 generations of craft.
Jimmy is on site himself with a small, permanent 4-man team. Checkatrade 10/10 across 33 verified jobs, Bark 5/5, £2M public liability, and a workmanship guarantee up to 10 years.
Zero-hassle from first call to final sweep
Free site visit within days. Fixed written price — never a day rate. Staged payments, no deposit typically required. Most driveways and patios finished in 2–3 days on site.
One team.
Ten specialisms. No sub-contracting.
Driveways
Block paving, tarmac, resin and gravel — full groundwork included.
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Patios
Indian sandstone, porcelain, concrete and slate — sat dead level.
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Landscaping
Turf, decking, sleeper beds, steps and complete garden makeovers.
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Resin Driveways
Seamless, permeable and low maintenance. Modern kerb appeal.
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Block Paving
Classic driveways built on proper foundations, not skim jobs.
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Artificial Grass
Green all year, no mowing. Fitted onto a stable, draining base.
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Decking
Composite and timber decks on properly set joists — solid underfoot for years.
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Fencing & Garden Walls
Concrete-posted fencing and proper mortared walls — built to hold, not lean.
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Sleeper Walls & Raised Beds
Oak and treated sleepers, drilled and pinned — retaining walls and planters that stay put.
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Pergolas
Timber and oak pergolas on concreted post supports — a proper garden structure.
See detailsThird generation.
Same standards.
"I'm third generation in this trade — my dad and granddad were both landscapers before me, so I've got plenty of wisdom and knowledge passed down."
"I used to work with my dad, and although he's retired now, he still comes out to help on the odd project. I've been in the trade myself for 18 years."
— James Chapman, Owner
Real jobs. Real homes.
Real North East postcodes.
Checkatrade 10/10.
33 verified reviews. Not a single complaint.
"I can't recommend Jimmy and his team at Priory Landscapes highly enough. They were reliable, and incredibly professional from start to finish. Jimmy took great care to carefully remove and preserve the plants I wanted to keep. His attention to detail and respect for the garden made a huge difference."
"James was excellent from the start — punctual, knowledgeable and fairly priced. He communicated with us very well throughout and made some really helpful suggestions that brought the whole project together. We now have a lovely back patio space to entertain and enjoy."
"I would highly recommend Priory Landscapes. From quotation to actual works the whole process went really smooth and I am very happy with my new driveway. The workers arrived on time, were polite, friendly and went above and beyond. High quality of work."
Based in Darlington.
Working across the North East.
Our yard is on Cleveland Street in Darlington (DL1 2UQ), so we cover Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire with proper local response times.
From first phone call to
finished job — in four steps.
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You get in touch
Give James a call on 07796 937062, or send your details through our quick quote form.
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Free site visit
Usually within a couple of days. We measure up, listen to what you want, and offer honest advice on materials and layout.
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Fixed written quote
Often priced on the day of the visit and formally written up within a couple of days. No day rates, no surprises.
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We build it — then leave it spotless
Most driveways and patios take 2–3 days on site. Staged payments, up to 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Straight answers,
no small print.
Anything you'd like to ask that isn't here? Call James on 07796 937062 — you'll get an honest answer, not a sales pitch.
Get a fixed price for your driveway,
patio or garden — free.
A short call, a quick site visit, and a written price you can actually work with. No pushy sales, no ballpark figures, no deposit.