Chris Hogan 
Much of the advice on this site is about how to find reputable contractors to do driveways and agree the work that needs to be done (see Using Professionals For Work On Your Driveway. But with the best will in the world, people can still find themselves with a problem drive, …
Much has been made of the ecological impact of driveways and newer, more ecologically sound materials that are coming on the market. Focus has also been brought to bear on driveways in front gardens and their impact on raising temperatures and worsening floods in urban areas. This is covered in …
Have you ever heard of a slate driveway? If not, you’re about to discover how attractive and cost-effective it can be. If you’re a homeowner looking for a stylish, long-lasting new driveway with low ongoing maintenance costs then you should seriously consider using slate. This beautiful rock has been used …
Have you ever thought about Loose Jointing for Block Driveways? Maybe you have just assumed it can’t be done or that “it’s too hard?” Well, the truth of the matter is loose joints are much easier and faster to install than most people think. In this article we will go …
Gravel is quick to lay and very popular. While it’s not the cheapest form of driveway material, at least for longer drives, the cost advantage isn’t that great on an ordinary domestic driveway, at least initially. In fact the cost difference is minimal and easily outweighed by the ease of …
Block paving, the sort that’s made from smaller, traditional-sized blocks rather than the larger flagstone sized blocks, is usually laid in one of two ways, rigid or flexible. In the past, when roads and streets were made this way in many parts of the United Kingdom, the laying method would …
Paving over a front garden is a great way of getting the extra parking space that modern families need. Particularly in over-crowded suburban areas which were built before cars came within reach of ordinary people. You can still pave over your front garden, it’s just a bit more admin and …