How a new driveway or patio could improve your home

If your new year has brought with it the desire for home improvements, installing a new driveway or patio could help give your home a new lease of life. It may at first seem counterintuitive to spend money on a space you might use more in the spring (which in the depths of January, seems […]

Glossary of driveway and paving terms

When it comes to installing a new driveway at your property, or resurfacing your existing one, you may find you hear a lot of terminology being bandied about. This can easily leave a surfacing novice unsure as to what you’re looking for, or what’s being recommended to you by a contractor. To keep things clear […]

How to plan your Indian sandstone or block paving patio

Your new patio can become a fantastic feature of your home’s outdoor space. A patio can be a great area of the garden for entertaining guests, having a bbq or placing furniture for relaxing on. However, to ensure this space fulfils its desired purpose it is important you put in sufficient thought and planning. Here […]

Should I get my driveway sealed?

Driveway sealing is primarily used to ensure the longevity and maintain the appearance of your driveway. It can be used across many different driveway materials such as asphalt, tarmac and block paving. This article will describe what exactly driveway sealing is and what the benefits of sealing your driveway are.   What is driveway sealing? […]

A Guide to Removing Stains from Block Paving

Block paving is a very popular choice for driveways, patios and pathways all over the world, thanks to its versatility, the variety of designs available and the durability of the paving slabs themselves. However, like most surfaces, block paving can fall victim to stains and marks, which can damage the clean and consistent appearance of […]

How to Maintain Your Block Paving Driveway

A very popular driveway surface all around the world, block paving can be the perfect addition to your property in both style and durability. However, like all surfaces, they need to be maintained and looked after over the years, to maximise their potential and keep them looking fresh for as long as possible. Weeds Weeds […]

How to Clean Your Driveway For Fantastic Results

While it may not be the first area of your property that springs to mind when you think of cleaning, maintaining the cleanliness of your driveway can have a significant impact on the overall look of the exterior of your home or business premises. In this article, we will look at the most effective ways […]

Building a Home for Under £150,000

Building a home is an enormous challenge, whether you’re an experienced property developer or a complete beginner. Building a house on a small budget is an even bigger task, one that requires meticulous spending and an ability to get the best out of both the space and money available to you.

The Advantages of Block Paving

  A high-quality driveway or patio can instantly improve the visual appeal of your home, creating a much more striking, inviting impression from the front of your house or providing a perfect environment in which you can relax or entertain guests in the garden. However, with a huge range of surfacing options available, selecting the […]