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What's the best and cheapest option for my driveway?

All driveway surfacing materials have different characteristics in their favour. Homeowners may also particularly like the look of one type of material, say natural stone over another like tarmac, whilst for others, the cost of the driveway is the driving factor in their decision making. Let's look at these in more detail:

For driveways, tarmac and tar and chip are two very cost-effective choices. Both are hard wearing and durable but tar & chip has the added advantage of having a similar look to resin-bound surfacing but at a significantly lower cost. The finish looks truly amazing, the surface is non-slip and you can choose from a range of aggregate types to achieve the colour of your choice.

Resin however, is permeable whilst also being highly weed resistant and is the only SUDs (Sustainable Urban Drainage) compliant material ideal for flood risk areas.

When it comes to aesthetics and adding kerb appeal and value to your home, block paving remains a popular option for many with different style and colour blocks making it possible to have a truly high quality bespoke driveway. Natural stone is also regarded as a quality surfacing material more commonly found in patios but also suitable for driveways depending on the thickness of the stone. But a common requirement with all of these options is that they are properly installed because if you have ordered a driveway from someone who has come knocking at your door and has no business address or accreditation from the likes of Checkatrade, then chances are you will end up paying to have your driveway resurfaced a few months down the line when it starts to fall apart. Trust the professionals, call GQ General Builders for a free, no-obligation quote today. We have excellent customer feedback too.