Recommendations for driveway

[Fugster]

Hi folks,

I am looking at replacing my driveway with a lock block type of deal, does anyone have any experience or recommnedations for someone around Aberdeen?

Ta muchley

[flyboyben]

Hey dude! I used Harestone about 7 years ago and they did a good job. You are probably after a more recent recommendation though.

[Fugster]

flyboyben said:

Hey dude! I used Harestone about 7 years ago and they did a good job. You are probably after a more recent recommendation though.

Cheers amigo, I will give them a bell, hope you are well!

[Craigie]

If getting block driveway, might as well buy some of these as well
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servle...

my dad has a block driveway and every year without fail I spend a weekend with the power washer and these tools clearing the moss etc from the blocks.

That's why I just went for chuckie stones on mine, with thick membrane underneath. Better for security and there is something homely about driving along the stones

Of course, its all dependent on how much greenery you have in the vicinity!

[Fugster]

Craigie said:

If getting block driveway, might as well buy some of these as well
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servle...

my dad has a block driveway and every year without fail I spend a weekend with the power washer and these tools clearing the moss etc from the blocks.

That's why I just went for chuckie stones on mine, with thick membrane underneath. Better for security and there is something homely about driving along the stones

Of course, its all dependent on how much greenery you have in the vicinity!

Yeah I was just reading about the maintenance required! That looks like a handy tool. My drive is pretty steep and I have chuckies on there just now, getting the old mustang out is damn near impossible, I had the indignity of getting towed out by a Rangie the other day

[M888SXY]

I used John Duncan Plant Hire and was very impressed.

[motoGF]

Craigie said:

If getting block driveway, might as well buy some of these as well
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servle...

Or if you're of the lazier variety - http://www.everbuild.co.uk/moss-away

[gogsboy]

Is there not companies who seal lock block, saving you a pig of a job?

[More Steam]

Fugster said:

Hi folks,

I am looking at replacing my driveway with a lock block type of deal, does anyone have any experience or recommnedations for someone around Aberdeen?

Ta muchley

ASW did our driveway. OK, it's tarmac, but they did a great job.

http://www.aswaberdeen.com/

[Jefftav]

WE used a product called CoreGravel which a local landscape company installed and we are very pleased. It keeps the gravel where it should be and is firm enough to jack up the cars and place them on stands. It needs the same prep as locbloc & tarmac but is much quicker to finish and apart from a light rake over it is pretty much maintenance free. If it pleases Mrs JT then it must be good.

[Fugster]

Many thanks everyone, I now have a few people to speak to! Its good to get all the feedback

[Lumpyuk]

What are the ruff prices for driveways these days?

[Fugster]

I think it can be anywhere between £65-80 per square metre for lock block, I believe it is less for tarmac etc.

[mikecassie]

Deeside Road Construction would get my vote.