When laying down fresh paving slabs in Sittingbourne or upgrading a back garden, standard 600x600mm slabs are usually the default. However, larger 900x600mm vitreous porcelain tiles have quickly become a favourite choice across Britain. Here is our honest take on whether they make sense for your home. 1. Modern Looks with Fewer Joint Lines A…
As winter approaches, cold, freezing nights are right around the corner. If you have invested in resin driveways in Kent, keeping your front surface safe and ice-free is likely top of mind. But before you grab a bucket of standard rock salt, it pays to know what is safe for your surface. Can you salt…
As late summer rolls into autumn, trees right across Kent begin shedding their leaves. While a golden garden looks picturesque on an October morning, leaving a thick layer of damp leaves sitting on your front entrance isn’t ideal. If you have installed resin bonded driveways in Kent, you might be wondering whether those decomposing leaves…
Thinking about updating your front garden before autumn sets in? Installing block paved driveways in Kent is one of the quickest ways to boost your home’s kerb appeal, but there is a legal detail plenty of homeowners overlook: surface water drainage. In 2008, planning legislation was amended to deal with flash floods that were created…
Late summer in Kent brings sunny afternoons, backyard barbecues, and, unfortunately, plenty of organic debris that can dull your exterior surfaces. Resin surfaces are famous for being low-maintenance, but a little seasonal attention goes a long way. Whether you have smooth-bound surfacing or durable resin bonded driveways in Sittingbourne, taking care of your entrance before…
Switching to an electric vehicle is great for your carbon footprint, but your front garden might feel the strain. Modern battery packs mean electric SUVs routinely weigh upwards of 2.5 tonnes. At Base Driveways, a question we keep hearing from local homeowners is whether parking a heavy EV every night will leave unsightly tire ruts…