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alternatives to block paving for a driveway.

Posted by Matt Johnson on February 11, 2014 at 1:30pm in Paving Materials and Advice

I am looking for cheaper alternatives to block paving for a driveway that still look nice and appealing to the eye..

is that resin bounded gravel much cheaper in price..or is basic block paving one of the cheapest alternatives anyhow?

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  • Colin @ Creative Funding February 11, 2014 at 1:43pm

    I good friend of mine has his own company who specialises in this line of work.

    He is based in Reigate Surrey if that is of any use.

    I'm sure he would be happy to help if needed.

    http://www.jameskennedypavingandbrickwork.co.uk/

  • Matt Johnson February 11, 2014 at 2:04pm

    Yeah its a possibility. I'm just trying to put together possibilities to take to the customer. thanks

  • Kirsty McGeorge February 11, 2014 at 7:04pm

    Agree that gravel is cheaper - you can use a stabilising mesh underneath to keep it in place though that increases the price somewhat (e.g. Nidagravel). Otherwise a self binding option like Breedon gravel is worth considering too.

    Breedon Self Binding Gravel

  • Matt Johnson February 11, 2014 at 7:06pm

    I have laid breedon gravel before but wouldn't say its suitable for a driveway.. saying that did use it many years ago so it may be a lot more substantial now

  • Brendan McHale February 11, 2014 at 8:25pm

    afaik gravel isnt suds complient with type 1 subbase due to the fines in the type 1 creating a void free finish youd need to use mot type 3 but imho not suitable for just gravel on top due to no fines to stabilise the subbase

  • Steve London Stone February 12, 2014 at 12:05am
    Get in touch with CED stone. They are very strong on these types of products
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