What Are the Paving Options For My Driveway Or Patio and How Much Do They Cost?
If you are considering having some paving work carried out at your home there are various options available. This article gives an outline of the different options starting with the cheapest and finishing with the most expensive option. 1. Gravel (loose small stones) is certainly the cheapest surface for your driveway. It is not suitable for patios or paths because it is difficult to roll things like a lawn mower on. It still requires a foundation of crushed stone but a whole driveway in gravel can easily be completed in hours instead of days. 2. Asphalt (tarmac) is usually laid in the standard black colour. It is a good maintenance free option for larger driveways but can actually cost more than other options for smaller areas. Like gravel it needs a concrete edging to hold it in which will add to the cost. 3. Standard pressed paving (pavement slabs) is a very basic way of paving a driveway or patio. These concrete pavers are made from pressed concrete which means they are strong (wor
