Is a tarmac drive cheaper than block paving?

What's more, tarmac driveways are normally a lot cheaper than block paved driveways, due to being quick and efficient to install. All in all, tarmac is a great choice if you're looking for a long-lasting driveway with minimal maintenance.

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3rd February 2021 iDream Solutions Driveways

Are you in the process of considering a new driveway for your property or business in 2021? We have listed out the pros and cons of the top three driveway surfaces, so you can assess which is most suited to your requirements and daily use.

Driveways in Block Paved Design

Also known as brick paving, block paving in Devon is a common occurrence for many domestic property owners who are looking to achieve a practical and decorative finish to the exterior of their home. Typically using clay or concrete brick blocks, you can also choose the colour of the brick and the block edging design that is best suited to your style and requirements.

Pros

As mentioned above, the brick can come in different colours and material, but you can also choose the size of the brick that you wish to use. It is best to speak to one of our expert Devon driveway surfacing team members to get their opinion and recommendation before commencing the project, to make sure the dream style is 100% achievable with a different sized brick.

Cons

Given the nature of the process of block paving and cutting bricks to size for a perfect fit, it is normally slightly more expensive and the timescale for completion is longer than the other two driveway types we will be talking through below.

Tarmac Driveways

Are you maybe considering a tarmac driveway in Devon and not sure whether it would suit your property style and character? Not to worry! We have completed a number of tarmac driveways for domestic properties over the years – why not check out our gallery and case studies for further inspiration!

Pros

Tarmac driveways are an extremely neat and durable driveway surface that will leave the exterior of your home looking sophisticated for years to come, thanks to its weather-resistant qualities. What’s more, tarmac driveways are normally a lot cheaper than block paved driveways, due to being quick and efficient to install. All in all, tarmac is a great choice if you’re looking for a long-lasting driveway with minimal maintenance.

Cons

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Depending on the style you are after, the tarmac driveway can look quite commercial or industrial when it comes to using it in a domestic surrounding. On from this, if you require frequent ‘still-turning’ (turning the wheels of the car on the spot without movement) when reversing your car out of your driveway, this will cause wear and tear overtime.

Resin Bound/Stone Driveways

Resin bound surfacing has become hugely popular over the past few years, and it’s no wonder! Sharing similar ‘pro’ qualities with both the block paving and tarmac driveways, there is so much variety to resin bound surfacing when choosing your design and style of driveway.

Pros

The main attraction to a new resin bound driveway is that they are permeable – meaning that it acts as a ‘soakaway’ for water and are often referred to as SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems). Any water that finds itself on the surface of the resin material will filter down into the ground, which, in turn, reduces the risk of standing water and slipping during icy conditions – especially the materials allowing for great grip underfoot. Check out the below features as well:

UV light doesn’t affect the composition or longevity of the resin.

Highly porous, durable and hard-wearing.

You can choose from over 40 different resin colours!

Cons

Just like tarmac driveways, still-turning with your vehicle can easily damage the material overtime, so if you have a smaller driveway, it might not be the material you wish to choose.

Pick iDream Solutions For Your Devon Driveway Surfacing Needs

We understand that you want your new driveway to look perfect throughout the year, for years to come, so why not have a chat with one of our friendly and advisable team members at iDream Solutions today? We have completed hundreds of driveway surfacing projects in Devon over the years, so we sure know a thing or two about the best types of material and surface for your driveway. Call us on, email contact@idream-solutions.co.uk or find our other contact details – we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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