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Tips for saving money on a new driveway
Hey. I’m thinking of having a driveway installed. I’d just like to know what are some of the top tips for saving money when having one fitted?
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"Don't go for the cheapest quote. Make sure everything is specified in the quote. You want a minimum of 200mm depth of stone for a driveway.
Use recycled stone under the drive to reduce costs plus use flat top edging as its cheapest product and its a nice clean line"
Use recycled stone under the drive to reduce costs plus use flat top edging as its cheapest product and its a nice clean line"
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"Depends on area, any specific requirement and whether you need any KL edging or border."
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"Hi have the right people to do a good job for a start"
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"To save money decide what sort of drive you require either hard standing or something like gravel can save money"
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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