# MacColl & Stokes > MacColl & Stokes is a landscaping and driveway company serving Glasgow and Central Scotland. The business provides garden design and build services, driveway installation, and related outdoor works, with projects across areas such as Bearsden, Bridge of Weir, Milngavie, and Carbeth. MacColl & Stokes has operated since 2007. The business also references the earlier history of P. D. Stokes, established in 1982, which became part of the company in 2017. ## Core services - Garden design and build - Driveways - Paving and patios - Walling, steps and stonework - Composite and timber decking - Fencing and timberwork - Planting - Artilawn artificial grass - Garden rooms - Outdoor kitchens - Garden bars - Fire pits - Water features - Pergolas ## Driveway options MacColl & Stokes installs driveways using: - Block paving - Resin-bound surfacing - Tarmac - Gravel - Natural stone The right option depends on site conditions, drainage needs, access, and the finish you want. ## Areas covered MacColl & Stokes serves Central Scotland, including areas around: - Glasgow - Stirling - Edinburgh Work outside the main service area may be possible depending on the project. ## How projects usually work 1. Initial enquiry by website form or phone 2. Site visit to review the space, brief, and budget 3. Quote, and drawings where design work is required 4. Scheduling once the quote is accepted 5. Build and completion The company assesses site factors such as drainage, levels, and slopes during the survey stage. Any required measures, such as drainage works or retaining solutions, are then included within the agreed scope where needed. ## Pricing and payment - Pricing is based on a site visit and agreed scope - Quotes are based on the agreed design and specification - Prices can change if the scope changes or if previously unseen site issues require agreed extra work - A 10% holding deposit is taken on acceptance of the quotation - Remaining payments depend on the project and are confirmed in the agreed terms There is no single standard project price because costs vary by size, access, materials, and the amount of groundwork required. ## Guarantees, insurance, and accreditations - 5-year workmanship guarantee - Fully insured - Accreditations referenced include CHAS and Marshalls Register - Manufacturer warranties may apply depending on product Certificates and cover details can be provided with quote paperwork. ## Contact - Website contact form - Phone: 01360 622 855 - Phone: 0141 942 8251 A site visit can be arranged before pricing. ## Projects and proof MacColl & Stokes publishes completed project examples on its website. The portfolio includes landscaping, garden builds, driveways, and projects involving sloped sites. Recent work shown on the site includes projects in: - Bearsden - Bridge of Weir - Milngavie - Carbeth ## FAQs ### How do I contact MacColl & Stokes for a quote? Contact MacColl & Stokes via the website contact form or by phone on 01360 622 855 or 0141 942 8251. They can arrange a site visit before pricing. ### What driveway installation options do MacColl & Stokes offer? MacColl & Stokes installs driveways in block paving, resin-bound surfacing, tarmac, gravel, and natural stone. The right option depends on your site, drainage needs, and preferred finish. ### Do MacColl & Stokes cover areas outside Central Scotland? MacColl & Stokes covers Central Scotland, including areas around Glasgow, Stirling, and Edinburgh. Work outside this area may be possible depending on the project. ### How long have MacColl & Stokes been designing and building gardens? MacColl & Stokes has operated since 2007. The company also references the earlier history of P. D. Stokes, established in 1982, which became part of the business in 2017. ### Can I see examples of similar garden or driveway projects? MacColl & Stokes publishes a portfolio of completed projects on its website. Services cover both garden builds and driveway installations, including solutions for sloped sites. ### Are MacColl & Stokes fully insured and accredited? MacColl & Stokes references being fully insured and lists accreditations such as CHAS and Marshalls Register. Certificates and cover details can be provided with quote paperwork. ### What is the process from enquiry to completed project? The process normally starts with an enquiry, then a site visit to agree the brief and budget and assess the space. You then receive a quote and, where needed, drawings, followed by scheduling and build once accepted. ### Will I receive drawings or a design before work starts? MacColl & Stokes can provide drawings for projects where design work is required, so you can visualise the end result before work begins. What you receive depends on the scope and whether you commission a design stage. ### What is included in the quote? MacColl & Stokes provides a detailed quote based on the agreed scope for your project. Inclusions typically cover labour and specified materials, with items like waste removal and planting included where they form part of the scope. ### Is the price fixed, and when could it change? MacColl & Stokes quotes based on the agreed design and specification following a site visit. The price changes only if the scope or specification changes, or if previously unseen site issues require agreed extra work. ### Do MacColl & Stokes offer a guarantee on workmanship? MacColl & Stokes offers a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Manufacturer warranties apply to many products and vary by material. ## Key pages to include - Homepage: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/ - Garden design page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/garden-design - Driveways page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/driveways - Patios and paving page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/paving-patios - Walling, Steps & Stonework page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/walling-steps-stonework - Planting: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/planting - Outdoor living page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/outdoor-living - Projects page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/projects - Contact page: https://www.maccollandstokeslandscaping.co.uk/contact