Guides & Advice
Independent, plain-English guides to help you understand driveway installation problems, costs and options - before you request a quote.
Cost guides
What each job actually costs, broken down.
Asphalt & Tarmac Driveway Cost UK: Price Guide
A new asphalt or tarmac driveway typically costs £2,500–£6,000 in the UK, from about £2,500 for a single-car drive to £5,000+ for a full-width drive with extensive groundwork.
Block Paving Driveway Cost UK: Price Guide
Block paving typically costs £3,000–£7,000 for a UK driveway, with clay pavers and herringbone or feature patterns at the upper end.
Concrete Driveway Cost UK: Price Guide
A concrete driveway typically costs £2,000–£5,500 in the UK, with plain or brushed finishes at the lower end and stamped or exposed-aggregate finishes above £4,400.
Gravel Driveway Cost UK: Price Guide
A gravel driveway typically costs £1,200–£4,000 in the UK, the cheapest of the six main surfaces, with a stabilisation grid pushing larger drives towards the top of the range.
Resin Bound Driveway Cost UK: Price Guide
A resin bound driveway typically costs £3,500–£8,000 in the UK, and whether your existing base can be resurfaced or a new one must be laid is the biggest single factor.
Slab Paving Cost UK: Patios and Slabbed Driveways
Slab paving typically costs £2,000–£6,000 for a UK patio or slabbed driveway, with natural stone and porcelain at the top of the range.
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Guides & advice
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Getting Your Driveway Ready for an Electric Car
Home EV charging normally needs off-street parking, so plan the cable route, charger position and driveway surface together before the new drive goes down.
Is It Time for a New Driveway? Warning Signs, Surface by Surface
Spreading cracks, sunken patches, standing water and failed edging are the main signs a driveway needs replacing, and some worn surfaces can be overlaid rather than dug out.
Types of Driveway Explained: Six Surfaces Compared on Cost, Lifespan and Upkeep
Tarmac, gravel, block paving, slabs, resin bound and concrete compared on price, lifespan, maintenance and whether each needs planning permission.
