Choosing the Best Paving for Your Driveway – Lancashire Style!
If you’re thinking about giving your driveway a fresh new look, you’ve probably already realised there’s a lot more to it than just picking a nice colour and calling it a day. The right paving can totally transform your home’s kerb appeal, boost its value, and make pulling up after a long day a little bit more satisfying (go on, admit it, you’ve admired your own driveway before!)
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Budget – How Much Do You Fancy Spending?
- If you want your driveway to have that “wow” factor, block paving and resin-bound are the VIP options, sleek, stylish, and built to impress. They’re a little pricier, but you get what you pay for.
- Need to keep things wallet friendly? Tarmac and gravel are solid choices that still look smart without breaking the bank.
- Just remember to factor in long-term costs like maintenance and repairs.
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Durability – Built to Last (and Last!)
- Block paving is like the heavyweight champ of driveways. Tough as nails, and if a block gets damaged, you just swap it out without fuss.
- Resin-bound? Super strong, flexible, and doesn’t crack easily.
- Tarmac can take a beating too, but may need resurfacing after a good few years.
- Gravel might shift about a bit over time, but topping it up is easy-peasy.
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Drainage – No Puddles Please
- Lancashire weather can go from sunshine to sideways rain in minutes, so good drainage is a must.
- Block paving is often permeable, letting water soak through instead of pooling.
- Resin-bound is also a drainage dream, no more giant puddles!
- Gravel is naturally great for drainage but can wander without proper edging.
- Tarmac and non-permeable block paving? You’ll need extra drainage solutions to keep the rain from causing havoc.
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Maintenance – Keep It Looking Fresh
- Block paving just needs the occasional clean and a bit of weed control to keep it looking sharp.
- Resin-bound is practically “set and forget.” Just give it a wash now and then.
- Tarmac might need sealing or resurfacing after a while to stay in top shape.
- Gravel needs the odd rake and top-up to keep it neat and level.
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Looks – Finding Your Driveway’s Style
- Block paving is the mix-and-match king, loads of colours, patterns, and styles to choose from.
- Resin-bound gives you a smooth, modern finish with tons of colour options.
- Gravel has that timeless, countryside charm, perfect for traditional homes.
- Tarmac is sleek, simple, and ideal for modern builds.
IIf you’re ready to chat through your options, our team’s always happy to help, whether you’re after a sleek modern resin, classic block paving or something a bit more bespoke. Contact us today!
