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  • Electronic driveway gate installation

    How long does it take to an electronic driveway gate installed?

    Asked by Adam on 20th Apr 2021
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    How to stop weeds growing through a gravel driveway

    Weeds keep coming through our gravel driveway no matter how many times we treat them. Is there a more permanent fix?

    Asked by Carol on 18th Jun 2026
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    Crushed organic material for driveways

    I've read about driveways made of crushed organic matter but I can't find out how it's formed or laid. Can anyone point me towards the right info?

    Asked by lauren on 16th Mar 2023
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    Football team crest on driveway

    Am I allowed to have the crest of my favourite football team painted on the driveway? Would I need planning permission for this? Would it need to be limited to a certain size/proportion of the driveway? Would driveway pavers or painters likely undertake this job or would I need to search far and wide to find someone for the job?

    Asked by duncan on 20th Apr 2021
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    Best base to build a paved driveway on?

    What's the best way to create a solid base for a paved driveway to prevent sagging?

    Asked by asa on 16th Dec 2022
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    How to repair a tarmac driveway

    Our tarmac driveway has some cracking and a small pothole forming near the dropped kerb. Is this something a driveway company can just patch?

    Asked by Kelly on 14th May 2026
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    How thick should concrete be for a driveway?

    We're having a new concrete driveway laid. The tradesmen we have hired mentioned different thicknesses depending on vehicle weight. What's the minimum depth that we can get away with to save money?

    Asked by lauren on 30th Apr 2026
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    Embedding lights into a driveway

    Can you embed lights into a driveway so they're flush with the surface?

    Asked by Lou on 11th Oct 2022
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    Are resin drives fully weatherproof?

    Are resin driveways resistant to really hot and cold weather, like heatwaves and frost?

    Asked by Monika Lydia on 12th Oct 2022
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    Driveway grid base brands

    I want to install a grid base for my gravel driveway. What brands are easy to install and durable enough for general domestic use?

    Asked by Bill on 10th Oct 2022
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