chrisp7091 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I am in the process of arranging for a builder to construct a new drive at our home. Ahead of any quotes I get, does anyone have a good idea how much a new drive should cost per square meter? The price will include digging out the drive space, removal of waste material, laying a hard core foundation layer and likely surfacing with tarmac. Some surface water drainage channels and edging will also be also required. Can anyone give a ball park figure of what I should expect to pay on a per square meter basis? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matssundin13 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 We've had lots of quotes for various things to be done. Depending on what you want, our quotes were coming in at roughly £50 psqm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp7091 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Great thanks - actually less than I was thinking :-) What type of surface was that for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matssundin13 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 That was for both block paving bricks or pattern imprinted concrete. Stuff like Indian stone is a lot dear, from about £75-120 psqm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp7091 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thansk - I'd not considered anything like the stone you mention. I'm just considering either aphalt or some form of block paving. Main consideration is how durable the surfaces are. I've been told that icy conditions and the use of rock salt to clear snow can damage some materials used for surfacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENG601PM Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I would avoid imprinted concrete. We had an area done for convenience and speed, and it's so treacherously slippery on slopes that we walk up the side of it. Also, the colour is basically painted on and it wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realcockney Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thansk - I'd not considered anything like the stone you mention. I'm just considering either aphalt or some form of block paving. Main consideration is how durable the surfaces are. I've been told that icy conditions and the use of rock salt to clear snow can damage some materials used for surfacing. just remember an impermeable surface like tarmac or concrete requires planning permission. block paving does not as water can get through to drain, indian stone is not suitable for a driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesnbradde Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Indian stone IS suitable for drives if it’s laid properly and is far better than tarmac or blockpaveing mines been down 7 years now with a van and cars parked on it no problems whatsoever just needs a jet wash annually and looks far superior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetinted Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 just remember an impermeable surface like tarmac or concrete requires planning permission. block paving does not as water can get through to drain, indian stone is not suitable for a driveway. It doesn't always. It your drives drains into grass or a border it can often not be needed. They'll tell you when you get the quote I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp7091 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks for all your further replies. We have a builder visiting this weekend who I trust to do a good job, but I would value any recommendations to other companies that have laid drives for any other people on the forum. Any suggestions for companies that are pleasant to deal with and do good work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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