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  • Sinking driveway

    My driveway is sinking in the middle. It's about 5 years old and built with small paving stones on compacted ground. Does it need a better base or drainage?

    Asked by Abdul on 23rd Sep 2022
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    Do you need underground checks before driveway excavation?

    We're having a new driveway dug out and I'm worried about cables or pipes underneath. Does the contractor have to check for underground services before starting or is that my job?

    Asked by caroline on 14th Jun 2026
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    Concrete driveway

    Hello I would like a quote to get front lawn made into a driveway, size approximately 4m x 3m. How much would this cost?

    Asked by Jay on 6th Jul 2020
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    Flooding on driveway

    My family and I had a new driveway constructed recently but floods keep accumulating each time it rains. Do you know why this might be happening and what can be done about it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Robert on 13th Aug 2021
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    Durability of imprinted concrete drive?

    How long is an imprinted concrete drive good for before it needs serious maintenace or fixing up?

    Asked by Tushar on 31st May 2022
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    Longevity and cost of different permeable driveways?

    Which tend to last longer, permeable concrete driveways or permeable tarmac driveways? Which are the most expensive?

    Asked by Christian on 6th Jun 2022
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    Pros/cons and costs of tar and chip driveways?

    What are the pros/cons of tar and chip driveways? How long do they generally last?

    Asked by Joyce on 7th Jun 2022
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    Stamped concrete driveway overlay

    I have a driveway that is concreted and would like to add an overlay of stamped concrete (so the original driveway doesn't have to be removed). How can this be done?

    Asked by Kim on 11th May 2026
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    Durability and maintenance of cobblestone driveways?

    Are cobblestone driveways high maintenance? How durable are they relative to other types of driveways?

    Asked by Patrick on 8th Jun 2022
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    Do you need planning permission to drop a kerb for a driveway?

    We want to add a driveway to the front of the house but we'd need to drop the kerb. Do we need council permission for this and how long does it usually take?

    Asked by Cheryl on 16th Jun 2026
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