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Watlington - OX49
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Watlington - OX49
Enquiry from: D B
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Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Miriam B
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i would like some quotes for patio cleaning. aproxímate size of patio 5x6m entrance aproximadamente size 1x6m
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Matthew C
Start Date: Immediate
Gravel driveway approx 40m2 suitable for parking of car will need compacted sub-base and membrane to prevent weed etc
Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Shasa F
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for a quote tarmac/concreate low maintenance some paving slabs
Oxford - OX33
Enquiry from: Debra J
Start Date: Immediate
Gravel driveway installed; edging stones around existing flower beds. Approx 40sqm area.
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Isabel A
Start Date: Immediate
i have a gravel driveway. measures 9 meters long by 5,20 meters width. would like a quote for tarmac driveway. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you re...
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Michael O
Start Date: Immediate
good clean. Kill moss And after put a special paint on the Driveway
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Karl S
Start Date: Less than one month
customer in oxford area has requested that we arrange quotes for their slab paving project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a driveway installer directly.please call t...
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: Seamus M
Start Date: Immediate
mr requested quotes for slab paving from a driveway installer around oxford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Adrian T
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway needs to be levelled out to prevent cars from scraping it. One side only of driveway.
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Adrian T
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway needs to be levelled out to prevent cars from scraping it. One side only of driveway.
Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Siva P
Start Date: Immediate
i have rubbish and sand on small side in my driveway. this needs to be cleared and the remaining area to be block paved as per existing block paving. i would like some quotes for this and i can share ...
Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Stuart B
Start Date: Immediate
tarmac drive, existing concrete taken up and front lawn , tarmac all across with new manhole and kerb on either side.
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: R
Start Date: Immediate
Replace old concrete drive way with block paving.
Abingdon - OX14
Enquiry from: Ayrton S
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Need a quote for block paving my drive
Abingdon - OX13
Enquiry from: Doreen H
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Red block paving on double drive.
Reading - RG31
Enquiry from: Atul B
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, I am looking for someone to install pull down bollard on my driveway. Thanks
Reading - RG31
Enquiry from: Erastus K
Start Date: Immediate
i would like to have block paving at the driveway and slab paving on parts of the back garden with artificial grass. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do y...
Reading - RG31
Enquiry from: Erastus K
Start Date: Immediate
i would like to have block paving at the driveway and slab paving on parts of the back garden with artificial grass. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do y...
Oxford - OX33
Enquiry from: DJ B
Start Date: Immediate
Extention & Repair of exisiting Tarmac drive next to garage. The area has been prepared with concrete edging Aco drain and MOT Type 1 sub-base. The area is to be graded, compacted and rolled with vibr...
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 Watlington | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Watlington | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Watlington | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Watlington | £413-£1,173 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Watlington | £2,250-£4,550 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Watlington | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Watlington | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Watlington | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Watlington | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Watlington | £1,800-£3,100 |
Cleaning block paving is a fairly straightforward task, although you’ll want to be careful to not use any chemicals that may cause damage to the surface. Use a simple household soap, mixed with water, and brush this across the paving with a stiff brush. Then, simply rinse off with clean water. Alternatively, use a pressure washer – but be careful not to use it on a powerful setting, as this may damage the joints and can cause slabs to come loose. Using the pressure washer on a medium setting and at a 45 degree angle is recommended.
Creating a tarmac path or driveway is a tricky process. It’s a job best left to professionals who know what they’re doing, as there are plenty of opportunities for it go wrong. However, even if you’re planning to hire someone to do it for you, it’s worth knowing how it’s done.
Firstly, you’ll need to remove any existing path or driveway and excavate down to formation level – about 175mm below paving level. Then, a membrane is laid down to prevent weed growth.
Next, a sub-base goes down, usually made of crushed rock or concrete. This is compacted and the tarmac is laid over the top. This is put down in two layers, and is rolled to make it compact and smooth.
It’s important to use edging when laying tarmac, to ensure that it doesn’t run off where you want your path or driveway to be. Tarmac paving and driveways also needs suitable drainage.
Is Block Paving Permeable?
Back in 2008, there was a regulation introduced which comes with a requirement guiding the pavement of front gardens. It requires homeowners to incorporate the conventional impermeable driveways which makes for an uncontrolled run off of rainwater into sewers, roadways, local watercourses etc. However since then, new systems have been established which complies with the legislation and permit driveway laying of block paving without requiring planning permission while still providing the same visually appealing features as the conventional systems. Therefore, a short and simple answer to whether block paving is permeable is yes.
A permeable paving driveway (unlike the conventional ones which quickly diverts rainwater towards the edges to local drains) purposefully diverts rainwater into the built paving structure which oversees a controlled release of the rainwater into the environment. Permeable block paving comes with a wide range of benefits which includes the following:
• No Planning Permission Required
Unlike the traditional system, permeable block paving requires no planning permission as it oversees the driveway draining by ensuring that the surface water passes directly through the joints which makes sure the drains are not over worked and minimizing the risk of flood.
• Puddles Reduction By Natural Drainage
A permeable block paving minimizes puddles as well as standing water which helps to boost natural drainage. This is due to the laying process which features little voids that permits the passage of water.
• Natural Filtration
A natural filtration occurs when water is allowed to return to the ground by permeable block paving which helps assists in getting rid of any pollutants from the rain water.
• Flood Prevention
Permeable paving can help to prevent flooding as it absorbs water rather than directing it to the local drains or leaving it to build up on the surface’s top.
• Natural & Sustainable Materials
Natural and recyclable materials can be incorporated in producing permeable paving which is an excellent choice especially if you’re seeking a more sustainable driveway.
It’s up to you what size gravel you use for your driveway, but there are some guidelines that are worth following. If you go too small, your gravel will get displaced easily. But, if you go too big, you driveway might be quite tricky to walk on. Generally, it’s a good idea to go for a gravel size somewhere between 10-20mm.
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.
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.
Pitting, also referred to as spalling is the event whereby “pits” or small holes start showing on the surface of your concrete driveway which makes it appear both worn and uneven. Concrete driveway pitting is a common but highly frustrating problem for most homeowners. You’ll see some concrete driveways that’ll only start to pit after a couple of years, but this is not true for all concrete driveways as others will start to show signs only after a couple of months. So how do you tackle this issue? Well, it’s relatively simple to tackle, however if you’re not confident or lack the necessary skills, we’d recommend you get in touch with a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the concrete driveway pitting repair process.
✓ Prepare the pits by cleaning the area, clearing out all debris and more. The small pits can be cleaned with a stiff brush while a sturdy broom will do a good job for larger pits.
✓ Make use of a hose to spray the concrete pits and flush out all remaining bits of waste.
✓ If you’re tackling series of small pits, simply use a caulking gun filled with pre-mixed epoxy and specially formulated for concrete to fill the pits. Clear off the excess eproxy ensuring that its level with the concrete surface. Once done, simply leave for at least 24 hours before the application of a concrete sealant to prevent the wear and tear of the new concrete.
✓ Chisel out a little concrete and clean with a pressure washer. Once done, apply a concrete resurfacing compound mixture into the holes and use a trowel to level off.
✓ Ensure that the repaired concrete driveway is protected from rain and foot traffic for at least 6 hours (or 24 hours for vehicles).
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