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Do you need planning permission to drop a kerb for a driveway?
We want to add a driveway to the front of the house but we'd need to drop the kerb. Do we need council permission for this and how long does it usually take?
Thoughts on brick driveways?
Would a brick driveway look right in the UK? Or are they more suitable for warmer parts of the world? Might it depend on the type/style of brick?
Longevity of brick driveways?
How long lasting are brick driveways?
How to stop sand washing out of block paving
After every heavy rain some of the jointing sand in our block paving washes away and leaves gaps. Is there a more permanent solution than topping it up each time?
Electronic driveway gate installation
How long does it take to an electronic driveway gate installed?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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