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What Are The Different Driveway Surfacing Options Available?

Is the front entrance to your home looking a little tired? Well, you have made the right decision to start researching a driveway replacement service. This small home improvement work will not only have a huge impact on the front entrance of your home but it ill also acts as a secure investment into the future of the home.

 

There are actually a range of driveway solutions that are available to us homeowners here in the UK and with this abundance of choice comes confusion around which option to chose. Luckily, in this blog post, we will be taking you through all the most popular options available and breaking down the benefits of each. Helping you to make the right decision for the future appearance of your home. 

 

Concrete Driveway 

 

Commonly this is a type of driveway which comes with many new builds, concrete driveways offer a range of benefits including sleek atheists and extensive life expectancy. Let’s be honest, you’re looking for a driveway that’s going to last and for this reason, concrete is definitely an option you will want to consider. Additionally, concrete driveways boast great load-bearing capacity which makes it perfect for those who may be looking at parking a large work van on the driveway overnight. 

 

Asphalt Driveway

 

Asphalt is a petroleum-based surfacing solution which comes packed full of a wide range of benefits making it one of the most popular driveway solutions. Firstly this material is very cost-effective which is the reason for its wide range of uses. Additionally, this material is extremely smooth to drive over which makes it great for those who own a large driveway leading up the property. Regardless of the size of your driveway asphalt is definitely a material that we advise you do a little further research on. 

 

Tarmac Driveway

 

The king of the home driveway, yes you guessed it Tarmac. Easily the most popular solution for driveways here in the UK tarmac really does tick all the boxes, cheap, stylish and relatively low maintenance. The smooth finish will complement the entrance of your home. It’s the driveway solution that keeps on giving when the winter finally rolls around you are left with a space to park your cars which very rarely freezes over and prevents skids. This makes your driveway safer for everyone.

 

Coloured Gravel Driveway

 

Gravel is one of the most affordable driveway solutions on the market which is perfect for those who have a long space that they would like to transform into a driveway. Additionally, gravel is very easy to maintain and will require next to no costs once the driveway has been installed. The number on the reason that so many people chose to use gravel for the entrance of their home is due to the unique styling. Available in a range of colours and styles you can truly modify the material to meet your need and requirements exactly.

 

Block Paving Driveway

 

Tradiotanlly a more costly driveway option, block paving is created using a range of blocks which can be coloured and arranged to create a very inquire styling that leaves guests in awe. Another great feature of block paving is that it is a porous material which helps clear rainwater off the surface of your driveway. This additional drainage will help to keep your driveway looking fresher for longer, therefore saving you money in the long run. 

 

Say goodbye to the old and damaged driveway which is simply a frustration to come to after a long day at work, say hello to your stunning new front entrance. Hopefully, this article has helped you make an informed decision on the surfacing material you use.

12th May 2020
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