No proof of what's under the blocks
When a customer questions a settled patio, you've nothing to show. Capture sub-base depths, compaction and drainage on site so you can prove the build-up was done right.
🛣️ Job management for paving & driveway specialists
Run your paving and driveway business without the paperwork pile-up
From sub-base and drainage records to SuDS compliance notes and snagging lists, Gaffer keeps your jobs, quotes and invoices in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time laying.
No credit card required · Built for UK paving & driveway specialists · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches paving and driveway specialists tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
SuDS and planning questions catch you out
Front gardens over five square metres need permeable or drained surfacing. Record SuDS compliance against the job so you're covered before the question is even asked.
Quotes go out too slow
Homeowners get three driveway quotes and pick the fastest to respond. Send a tidy, itemised quote from your phone before you've left the drive and win more work.
Everything paving & driveway specialists need in one place
Sub-base & drainage records
Log sub-base depth, compaction, falls and drainage detail on site — with photos — so every install is documented and defensible.
Fast quoting
Saved templates and per-square-metre pricing so block paving, resin and tarmac quotes go out in minutes, not days.
Scheduling & dispatch
See every gang's day, plan around groundworks and weather, and send "on our way" texts to customers automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a signed-off driveway into an invoice instantly, take card or Direct Debit, and get paid faster.
Customer comms & reminders
Keep homeowners updated through the job and chase deposits and balances automatically — fewer awkward phone calls.
Offline mobile app
Record sub-base, drainage and snagging on a rural site with no signal — it all syncs when you're back in range.
The Paving & Driveway Specialist Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows, ready out of the box.
- Site survey
- Risk assessment
- Sub-base record
- Drainage record
- Paving installation record
- SuDS compliance note
- Snagging list
Common questions
Can I record SuDS compliance in Gaffer?
Yes. The Paving & Driveway Specialist Trade Pack includes a SuDS compliance note alongside sub-base and drainage records, so you can prove permeable, planning-compliant installs against every job.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can capture sub-base depths, drainage details and site photos with no signal and everything syncs when you are back online.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and customers sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry.
How long does it take to get started?
Most paving and driveway firms are up and running within a week. The Trade Pack forms are ready out of the box, so you can quote and run your first job almost straight away.
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 12 paving & Driveway Specialist certificates and forms — COSHH assessment, Drainage record, Handover record and 9 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your paving and driveway business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.