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Sandwich - CT13
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Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Joe M
Start Date: Immediate
Patio Customer made an online enquiry for Block Paving via one of our websites. Confirmed via email/SMS/. Please call to arrange an appointment to quote.
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Mary G
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Small garden now grass need paving out down
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Mary G
Start Date: Immediate
Small back garden need to have paving slabs down & grass taken awah
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Mandy M
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To dig out and lay a 4x4 meter patio by end of may
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Rachel E
Start Date: Immediate
need patio finishing off have slabs just had a rubbish labourer that never completed work Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Resin Patte...
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Rachel E
Start Date: Immediate
need patio finishing off have slabs just had a rubbish labourer that never completed work Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Location: Rear What work is...
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Sandra H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached What work do you need to have done: Driveway Roughly how much area are you looking to have paved: 21-40 m2 Time scale: 1-...
Sandwich - CT13
Enquiry from: Chris D
Start Date: Immediate
Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: complete reinstatement of exisiting large drive which is 20 years old
Canterbury - CT3
Enquiry from: Stephanie S
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Dig out and either tarmac or block pave drive. Would like resin but it’s to costly. The drive is already half shingle. The rest grass
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: David M
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power hose of drive, steps and patio all on front of house roof of rear single storey extension cleaned of moss
Dover - CT15
Enquiry from: David M
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powerhouse front patio, steps and drive are you the property owner: owner of the property is the building: domestic roughly how large is your driveway: 41-60m sq please call to appoint
Whitstable - CT5
Enquiry from: Jayne F
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to one driveway and extension to make it a double. The drop kerb is already in place
Whitstable - CT5
Enquiry from: Jayne F
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to one driveway and extension to make it a double. The drop kerb is already in place
Whitstable - CT5
Enquiry from: Flo P
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homeowner driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Whitstable - CT5
Enquiry from: Flo P
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homeowner driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Whitstable - CT5
Enquiry from: Flo P
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Folkestone - CT19
Enquiry from: Angela H
Start Date: Immediate
driveway and front of house. approximately 94sqm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: drive...
Dover - CT16
Enquiry from: Chloe M
Start Date: Immediate
5.2m wide by 5.1m deep driveway installed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: driveway roughly h...
Birchington - CT7
Enquiry from: Margaret H
Start Date: Immediate
continue block paving from path onto new smallish area where shed has been removed
Canterbury - CT4
Enquiry from: Anthony J
Start Date: Immediate
replace broken slabs with asphalt 15ft x 14 ft x are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: other rou...
Are you planning to install a driveway on your home or property? If yes, then you’ll most likely be interested to know exactly how much it’s going to cost. Well, to get started you’ll have to decide whether you’ll be doing this yourself or perhaps you’d be hiring a specialist. The project could be much more effective if you decide to tackle it on your own as you’re only going to be worried about the paying for the materials without any labour costs. However, installing a driveway is not the simplest of tasks even for the competent and more experienced DIYers. Therefore, if you choose to carry out the project on your own, you should also get ready for a longer completion time than it would have been if you hired a professional which is usually around 48 hours. If you have all the tools and materials in place before commencement, then it’s possible to complete the project over the weekend. However, there are many risks involved such as the possibility of misjudging the proper quantity of concrete mixture (for a concrete driveway) and more. So, how much does driveway installer charge?
Well, just like other home improvement projects, the amount charged by driveway installers depend on a number of factors like the type of driveway (concrete, asphalt, tarmac etc), size of the area, the experience of the professional, the property’s location and lots more. However, in general, the average cost of a driveway ranges between £35 to £85 per square metre. For labour costs, you can expect to pay between £200 to £450 per day based on the work’s complexity.
The table shows the sorts of task that Driveway Installers typically do as well as the regular cost series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by project.
View our Driveway Installer cost guide View our Driveway Installer adviceDriveway Installer job | Driveway Installer cost in 2025 |
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Tarmac paving and driveways in Sandwich | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Sandwich | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Sandwich | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Sandwich | £225-£345 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Sandwich | £3,000-£4,600 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Sandwich | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Sandwich | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Sandwich | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Sandwich | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Sandwich | £1,800-£3,100 |
A resin bound driveway is made from resin and aggregates that are mixed together to create a smooth, flat surface. They’re often called ‘stone carpets’ because they offer a decorative finish that is durable and requires very little maintenance. It has lots of little gaps that allow water to drain into the ground, which means that you won’t get pooling or flooding around your property.
You can choose from lots of different colours and types of aggregate (stones) so that your resin bound driveway complements your property. Most contractors recommend choosing a darker aggregate because they are more resistant to the sun, but if you choose a good UV-resistant resin you should be able to have a lighter stone that doesn’t get too bleached by the sun.
To lay a resin bound driveway, resin and aggregates are mixed in a forced action mixer to create a mixture that a tradesperson will then pour and trowel onto a prepared base. It will become smooth once it’s cured, and the stones will all be contained, so you won’t have to spend time sweeping gravel back onto your driveway. The only maintenance that’s needed is to wash it with soapy water every now and again and sweep away any debris. Just make sure you don’t use chemicals or oils, as this might damage the coating.
There are several effective ways to clean paving slabs. It’s important to pick a method that suits you and your paving material.
Whatever method you use, start by removing all weeds and loose debris from your paving. Then, if you have a pressure washer, you can simply use this to clean away any dirt.
If you don’t have a pressure washer, you can try using soapy water or watered-down bleach. If you use soapy water, mix a mild detergent like washing up liquid with warm water. Then pour it onto your paving, work it in with a brush and rinse it off with clean water.
If you use bleach, first make sure that the water won’t drain off onto any plant life, as this can kill it. You should also avoid using bleach on concrete slabs, as it will cause them to fade. Mix one-part bleach with five-parts water, pour it onto your paving and work it in with a brush. Then leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with clean water.
Do you want to install a new patio? If yes, then on top of the agenda will definitely be the cost of paving slabs. However providing a single and accurate estimate to the cost of your new patio is almost impossible as there are many factors that can influence what the price would be. These factors include the size of the area, the choice of stone, installations and lots more.
To get a more accurate estimate of your cost there’s is the need to look at some factors before calculation. These includes envisioning your patio as well as putting the drainage in mind. Firstly, you’ll need to decide where you want your patio to be - this should include considering whether you’ll get enough privacy sitting on your patio and more. If you’re able to identify where to put your patio, you’ll be able to have a clearer idea of the potential shape and size of the patio. Secondly, there’s a need to consider the drainage because failure to provide adequate drainage will only result in storing of water which leads to a development of algae or vegetation across your patio.
The material you opt for is also a huge determinant of your patio’s cost. When it comes to paving slabs you’ll only get what you pay for. Deciding to go for cheaper paving slabs will most likely lead to frequent staining, slippery surface, tough maintenance as well as constant cracking. Consequently, the act of cutting back on the cost of paving slabs will only you cost you more money in the long run. What’s more? If you have an existing patio you’d like to replace, then you’d probably need to include the cost of removing the existing one.
When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.
✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.
✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.
✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.
✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.
Tarmac is a material made up of broken stone and tar, used for surfacing roads, driveways and other outdoor areas. It’s actually a registered product trademark, but many people use ‘tarmac’ interchangeably with ‘asphalt’. Asphalt is similar to tarmac, but is now more commonly used, and is made from bitumen instead of tar.
No, pattern imprinted concrete shouldn’t be slippery. Most good driveway installers will add a special anti-slip agent to the sealant before they brush it onto your driveway, so it will stop it from being slippery.
It’s important to ask a driveway company how they will seal your driveway when you get a quote from them. If an untrustworthy company seals your driveway badly, it can cause a thick and extremely slippery surface, so it’s vital that you ask any contractor what their procedure is before you engage them.
It’s also important to remember that pattern imprinted concrete isn’t a ‘non-slip’ surface – it’s just not slippery. You could still slip over on a concrete driveway, just like you could on tarmac or a block paved driveway. Also, once you’ve walked and driven over your driveway for a few months, its skid and slip resistance will increase as it weathers and builds up tiny specs of dirt on it. Pattern imprinted concrete is often used in high footfall areas in places like shops, fast food restaurants and theme parks, so if there was a significant slip risk these businesses wouldn’t use it.
You might think that you could ask your contractor not to seal the driveway to make it less slippery, but it could actually do the opposite. By sealing pattern imprinted concrete, it means that moss and algae is much less likely to grow, which can be extremely slippery to walk on if it’s left to its own devices. If moss does form on your driveway, the sealed surface is much easier to clean as you can simply pressure wash it away; this is not as easy to do on a non-sealed surface.
There is a variety of methods available to ensure that your paving drains properly, for example draining into a lawn or soakaway. Correct drainage of paving is a requirement for planning permission. See our guide on planning permission for paving for more information.
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