Guides

Practical driveway advice for Oxfordshire & Berkshire homes.

Straight answers on costs, quotes, installation timelines, surface comparisons, maintenance, drainage and planning, based on the same questions RKG covers during free site visits.

Costs

How much does a driveway cost in Oxfordshire and Berkshire?

Compare shingle, block paving, tarmac and resin bound guide prices, plus the site factors that change a fixed written quote.

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Surface choice

Resin vs block paving: which driveway is right?

Compare appearance, permeability, maintenance, lifespan and budget before choosing between two of RKG's most requested surfaces.

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Planning

Do you need planning permission for a new driveway?

Understand the 5m² rule, permeable surfaces, SuDS drainage and what RKG checks during a site visit.

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Sloped drives

Best driveway surface for sloped drives

Compare tarmac, resin, block paving and shingle by grip, drainage, edge restraint and loose-stone movement.

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Maintenance

Driveway maintenance: cleaning, re-sanding and sealing

Know when to wash, re-sand, seal or repair block paving, tarmac, resin and shingle driveways.

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Quote checklist

Driveway quote checklist: what should be included?

Compare written quotes by excavation, sub-base, drainage, edging, guarantee and payment terms.

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Surface choice

Tarmac vs resin driveways: which is right?

Compare cost, drainage, lifespan, grip, appearance and maintenance before choosing between two smooth driveway finishes.

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Surface choice

Block paving vs shingle: which driveway is right?

Compare a patterned long-life driveway finish with a lower-cost permeable shingle surface before requesting a quote.

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Drainage

Permeable driveway options: resin, shingle, blocks or tarmac?

Compare SuDS-friendly surface choices, drainage trade-offs and quote-stage checks before choosing a driveway finish.

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Project planning

How long does a driveway installation take?

Compare typical shingle, tarmac, resin, block paving and landscaping timelines before booking a site visit.

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Get a free quote

Need a real price for your driveway?

RKG measures the site, checks access and drainage, then follows up with a fixed written quote.