Straight answers on costs, quotes, parking layouts, access, levels, drainage, sub-base preparation, repairs, aftercare, resurfacing, edging, installation timelines, surface comparisons, maintenance and planning, based on the same questions RKG covers during free site visits.
Compare shingle, block paving, tarmac and resin bound guide prices, plus the site factors that change a fixed written quote.
Read the guide → Surface choiceCompare appearance, permeability, maintenance, lifespan and budget before choosing between two of RKG's most requested surfaces.
Read the guide → PlanningUnderstand the 5m² rule, permeable surfaces, SuDS drainage and what RKG checks during a site visit.
Read the guide → Sloped drivesCompare tarmac, resin, block paving and shingle by grip, drainage, edge restraint and loose-stone movement.
Read the guide → MaintenanceKnow when to wash, re-sand, seal or repair block paving, tarmac, resin and shingle driveways.
Read the guide → Quote checklistCompare written quotes by excavation, sub-base, drainage, edging, guarantee and payment terms.
Read the guide → Surface choiceCompare cost, drainage, lifespan, grip, appearance and maintenance before choosing between two smooth driveway finishes.
Read the guide → Surface choiceCompare a patterned long-life driveway finish with a lower-cost permeable shingle surface before requesting a quote.
Read the guide → DrainageCompare SuDS-friendly surface choices, drainage trade-offs and quote-stage checks before choosing a driveway finish.
Read the guide → Project planningCompare typical shingle, tarmac, resin, block paving and landscaping timelines before booking a site visit.
Read the guide → Surface choiceCompare routine upkeep, drainage and surface trade-offs before choosing a lower-maintenance driveway finish.
Read the guide → Driveway detailsCompare kerbs, block-paved borders, hidden edging and drainage details before choosing a driveway finish.
Read the guide → Driveway conditionKnow when a tired driveway can be cleaned, sealed or overlaid, and when the safer answer is a full replacement.
Read the guide → Driveway preparationKnow what should happen below the visible surface: excavation, MOT Type 1, compaction, edging and drainage.
Read the guide → DrainageCompare permeable surfaces, falls, channel drains, soakaways and written quote checks before choosing a driveway finish.
Read the guide → Quote planningCheck parking layout, levels, drainage, edging and delivery access before accepting a written driveway quote.
Read the guide → AftercareCheck curing, drainage, cleaning, sealing and guarantee notes before putting a new driveway into daily use.
Read the guide → Repair checklistKnow when a tired drive needs cleaning, spot repairs, resurfacing or full replacement before comparing quotes.
Read the guide → Parking layoutPlan 1, 2 and 3+ car parking, access, levels, drainage and edging before comparing driveway quotes.
Read the guide → LevelsCheck door heights, garage edges, kerbs, falls and drainage before accepting a written quote.
Read the guide →RKG measures the site, checks access and drainage, then follows up with a fixed written quote.