No-Fines & Permeable Concrete in Manchester & Cheshire
Open-graded no-fines concrete that drains straight through — for permeable driveways, SuDS-compliant surfaces and bases under resin or block paving.
No-fines concrete is made with coarse aggregate and cement but no sand or fines, leaving interconnected voids running through it. The result is a porous, free-draining concrete: surface water drains straight down through it rather than running off, so you often don’t need a separate soakaway or drainage.
That makes it a popular, SuDS-friendly choice for permeable driveways, as a sub-base under resin-bound or block paving, and anywhere planning or drainage rules call for a permeable surface. Barrow Mix supplies no-fines concrete across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West, mixed fresh on-site.
What no-fines concrete is used for
- Permeable driveways and forecourts
- Sub-base under resin-bound, resin-bonded or block paving
- SuDS-compliant surfaces where run-off must be managed
- Bases that need to drain rather than pond
- Domestic and commercial permeable hard-standing
Recent no-fines projects
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No-Fines & Permeable Concrete — FAQs
What is no-fines concrete?
No-fines is an open-graded concrete made with coarse aggregate and cement but no sand or fines, leaving interconnected voids so it’s porous and free-draining – ideal for permeable driveways, SuDS surfaces and sub-bases under resin or block paving.
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 a separate soakaway. That makes it popular for meeting planning and SuDS requirements.
Can no-fines go under resin or block paving?
Yes – it’s commonly used as a free-draining sub-base beneath resin-bound surfaces and block paving, as well as a finished surface in its own right.
Do you deliver no-fines concrete to my area?
We supply no-fines and permeable concrete across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West. Send your postcode and the job for a quote.
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No-fines concrete drains straight through — perfect for SuDS-compliant driveways and bases. We mix it fresh on site across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West. Free, no-obligation quotes.