30m³ of No-Fines Concrete for a Knutsford Driveway
This large modern home in Knutsford needed a big new driveway and forecourt, and the customer wanted it permeable. We supplied 30m³ of no-fines concrete — an open-graded mix with no sand or fines in it, so surface water drains straight through rather than running off. That means no need for separate drainage or a soakaway.
It’s a serious volume for a domestic job, so we put a full team on it: the no-fines was mixed fresh on site by our volumetric wagon, barrowed across the forecourt and raked out to level, then compacted with a plate compactor and roller to lock the stone together into a solid, free-draining base.
No-fines is a brilliant SuDS-friendly solution — as a permeable base under resin, gravel or block paving, or as a finished surface in its own right. From the back of the plot right through to the house, the whole forecourt went down in a single pour.
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What this job involved
- 30m³ of no-fines (permeable) concrete supplied for a large driveway and forecourt
- Open-graded mix drains straight through — no separate drainage or soakaway needed
- Mixed fresh on site by our volumetric wagon, batched to spec
- Full team barrowed, raked and levelled the forecourt in one pour
- Compacted with plate compactor and roller for a solid, free-draining base
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Back to all projectsNo-fines concrete driveways — FAQs
What is no-fines concrete?
No-fines is an open-graded concrete made with coarse aggregate and cement but no sand or fines. That leaves interconnected voids running through it, so it’s porous and free-draining — ideal for permeable driveways, as a sub-base under resin or block paving, and for SuDS-compliant surfaces.
Is a no-fines driveway permeable?
Yes — surface water drains straight down through the open structure rather than running off, so you usually don’t need separate drainage or a soakaway. That makes it a popular choice for meeting planning and SuDS requirements on new driveways.
How much no-fines concrete do I need?
It depends on the area and the depth you’re laying. This large Knutsford driveway took 30m³. Send us your measurements and we’ll work out the volume and the right mix when you enquire — and because we mix volumetrically on site, you only pay for what you use.
Do you cover Knutsford?
Yes — we supply and lay ready-mixed and no-fines concrete across Knutsford and the wider Cheshire area. See our Knutsford ready-mix concrete page for more.
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