Paving & Driveway | Asphalt / Tarmac
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Tom I
Start Date: Immediate
Resurface driveway including precast concrete edging on pavement side
-->
Over 538 reviews & an average rating of 4.3/5 stars, you'll find the right pro
Use the shortlist button to select up to 4 tradespeople, enter your project details and press send
Get up to 4 quotes from local Driveway Installers near you
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Tom I
Start Date: Immediate
Resurface driveway including precast concrete edging on pavement side
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Tom I
Start Date: Immediate
Resurface driveway including precast concrete edging on pavement side
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Natasha E
Start Date: Immediate
customer requested quotes for slab paving from a driveway installer around thornton heath. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the i...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Janta S
Start Date: Immediate
owner detached slab paving. other 2-3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: crazy paving / slabs what work do you...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Arunkumar S
Start Date: Immediate
i want proper strong bricks drive way are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how ...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Madeeha J
Start Date: Immediate
I already have a dropped kerb I just need it extended by about 1/2 a metre on one side
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Madeeha J
Start Date: Immediate
I already have a dropped kerb I just need it extended by about 1/2 a metre on one side
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Samantha M
Start Date: Immediate
front garden paved over, new wall to front and side, metal garden gate, for 1930's terrace house
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Samantha M
Start Date: Immediate
Front garden paved, wall to front and side with metal garden gate, 1930's terrace
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Janta S
Start Date: Immediate
owner semi detached slab paving other 2-3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: crazy paving / slabs what wo...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Jo M
Start Date: Immediate
raised patio in relatively small garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: crazy paving / slabs what work do you need to have done: patio
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Jo M
Start Date: Immediate
raised patio in relatively small garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: crazy paving / slabs what work do you need to have done: patio
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Lola O
Start Date: Immediate
i need my front garden driveway paved are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Lola O
Start Date: Immediate
i need my front garden driveway paved are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Lola O
Start Date: Immediate
i need my front garden driveway paved are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Sharon H
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached, property owner: owner, work description: resurfacing as the concrete is crumbling are you the ...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Elizabeth L
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace work description: quotation for landscape please. approximately the length of time needed for projec...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Noreen S
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace property owner: owner, work description: rubbish cleared, weeds pulled out and complete jet washed ma...
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Barbara F
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: designing and planting with patio works and fencing etc
Thornton Heath - CR7
Enquiry from: Sonia J
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other, work description: paving front garden are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do ...
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 2024 |
---|---|
Tarmac paving and driveways in Thornton Heath | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Thornton Heath | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Thornton Heath | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Thornton Heath | £162-£465 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Thornton Heath | £3,000-£4,600 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Thornton Heath | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Thornton Heath | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Thornton Heath | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Thornton Heath | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Thornton Heath | £1,800-£3,100 |
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.
If you’re considering getting a new tarmac driveway or outside area, it’s important to know how long it takes to dry. Try to use it too early and you might damage it and ruin its appearance.
It won’t be long before you can walk on your new surface, as long as you’re careful. However, it’s a good idea to avoid putting heavy objects or driving on it for 2-3 days. For a more accurate timescale, ask your tarmac paving and driveway pro.
As a homeowner, your home is your haven where you can control things and add more value, however that doesn’t give you the license to go around digging up your driveway as you deem fit. Replacing your old driveway with a new one comes with its own unique set of rules which are put in place to ensure that your personal preferences doesn’t pose long term issues such as flooding or poor visibility on any adjoining road. You should however note that it’s not every time you would need a planing permission for your driveway.
Below are the circumstances whereby you’ll need to submit an application before commencing your driveway paving project.
• In the event whereby you are to pave a driveway of over 5 square metres and/or a permeable surface is not available for its drainage. If the later is not available, there’ll be an increase in the flood risk. As a result, there’s the need to take into account permeable paving for your project.
• In the event whereby you’re changing the visibility on your road. These situations include removal of trees, gates or walls and the like. So far your changes negatively affects drivers’ visibility, you’ll need a planning permission.
• In the situations whereby you need to include a drop kerb. You may plan to add in a drop kerb if you’re thinking about expanding your driveway. Therefore, since residents can’t change the roads or pavements at their first fanciful impulse you’ll need to consult your local council before submitting your application.
• In the situation whereby its a listed building. Planning decisions are also greatly affected by the need to protect historic building. So if your building is a listed one, you’d have to submit an application before making changes.
Gravel driveways, when properly installed, can be a very cost effective way of surfacing all driveways including both the big and the small ones. As a result, it has grown to become a common choice amongst homeowners in the UK. It does a great job at giving a property a more natural look than other driveway surfacing options which includes concrete, block paving or tarmac.
Are you planning to install a gravel on your driveway? 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 in no way an easy task even for the competent and more experienced DIYers. So 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 tradesman 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 amount of base layer and gravel required etc.
Here, we’ll look at the various material costs of gravel driveways, as labour costs largely varies from one tradesman to the other.
The material cost of a gravel driveway of about 20 square metre should range between £1100 to £1200, 40 square metre should cost between £1600 to £2000 and 80 square metre gravel driveway should cost between £2800 to £3200.
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).
Gravel is the cheapest driveway surfacing material. Asphalt costs a little more than gravel, and concrete is significantly more expensive. The cost of paving depends on the material you use. Obtain as many quotes as possible as materials and costs differ from company to company.
Clearing snow from a gravel driveway can be tricky – you need to remove the snow without taking the gravel with it.
If the snow’s quite light and dry, try using a leaf blower. You might find that this is enough to get the snow out the way. If it isn’t, start by using a shovel. Use this to clear the top layer of snow off your driveway, leaving about an inch behind. Then, use a rake to remove most of the remaining snow. This won’t take away 100% of the snow or leave all of your gravel in place, but it’s still pretty effective. You can then lay salt to melt away the rest of the snow and stop it turning into ice.
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.
Answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the right Driveway Installer
Receive no-obligation quotes from 4 Driveway Installers working in Thornton Heath.
Compare prices, customer reviews and services, and hire the right Driveway Installer.
View our open Driveway Installer jobs near you
Join today