2021 Driveway Guide
Your driveway is one of the most important parts of the house - it's the first thing people see when they visit you and can make a huge impression. It's also an investment for your car - as it spends over half of its time parked on the drive!
When looking at driveway options, it's important to think about the weight of your car, how it feels under foot and how it can best enhance your house and match its style.
Have a quick read of our 2021 Driveway Guide to see the many options there are, how they look and how much they cost!
Gravel/Shingle
Golden Gravel is one of our best-selling products, and what is it usually used for? Driveways!
Pros...
- Budget-friendly, lowest cost option
- Easy to maintain & top up when necessary
- Contain bright and inviting colours
- Alerts you when people have arrived
- Easy to install; minimal labour required
- Environmentally-friendly, permeable option
Cons...
- Potholes can sometimes occur
- Can get dusty in the summer
Verdict: Best budget-friendly option
View Shingle & Gravel Options here
Decorative Chippings
The demand for Decorative Stone has reason astronomically in the last year. Popular due to the stunning different varieties of colour, they possess many decorative and functional uses including borders, pathways and, of course, drives!
Pros...
- Beautiful colours add lots of interest and add to property value
- Easy to maintain & top up when necessary
- Alerts you when people have arrived
- Easy to install; minimal labour required
- Environmentally-friendly, permeable option
Cons...
- Mid-range budget required
- Potholes can sometimes occur
Verdict: Best overall option
View Decorative Chipping Options here
Block Paving
A very traditional yet attractive driveway option is natural stone paving in block form. Calibrated to a thickness of 50mm, this is a perfect solution for heavy vehicle traffic and footfall.
Pros...
- Available in stunning, natural colours
- High durable; can withstand multiple cars
- Environmentally-friendly, permeable option
- Very low maintenance required
- Longer-lasting option
Cons...
- Mid-range budget required
- Requires professional installation
Verdict: Best option for larger, more traditional properties
Resin Bound Aggregates
This is the newest and most modern option that is becoming increasingly popular for both pathways and drives. With over 30 colour blends to choose from, you can even design your own, bespoke colour blend!
Pros...
- Highly attractive; many colour choices available
- Adds significant property value
- High durable; can withstand multiple cars
- Environmentally-friendly, permeable option
- Very low maintenance required
- Longer-lasting option
Cons...
- Higher budget required
- Requires professional installation
Verdict: Best for commercial use and larger, modern properties
View Resin Bound Aggregates here
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