Driveway finish

What would be the most cost effective option for a driveway, needs to be firm and low maintenance as will have 4 cars on, thanks in advance.

Asked by Paul on 7th Jul 2021
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"Cheapest method is tar. But cost for ground prep should be the same. But for long lasting I would always advise a block but you could consider concrete resin"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
"Tarmacking Finnish Go Toba more block paving and 50 mill pavon"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
"Morning pual,

I would say cost effective would be block paving with a sweeping in compound sand that sets. The sand sets and allows the individual blocks to become one solid area.

Kind regards

Tom"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"I would suggest a asphalt cover, its quick to do and looks better than a block paver, if you outline it with grey pavers and install a paver footway to break it up"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
"For driveway that size the best solution would be tarmac"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"Tarmac or concrete are the most cost effective and low maintenance options."
Answered on 5th Aug 2021 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"The most cost efficient driveway to have done tarmac with a paving border going round all The driveway or have Block paving"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Pebbles without a doubt, anything else and you're constantly jet washing."
Answered on 23rd Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"The expensive way is block paving the cheaper version is slabs even so it depends on the foundation would half to have a look"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"I would recommended block paving, it’s very cost effective and durable."
Answered on 5th Aug 2021 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
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