Living in the Garden of England has its perks, but as any Kent homeowner knows, our winters are becoming increasingly defined by one thing: relentless rain. In 2026, we are seeing more flash flooding and standing water than ever before. If you are considering a new surface, your first question is likely whether the investment…

If you’ve walked through any residential street in Sittingbourne or Maidstone lately, you’ve likely noticed a quiet shift. Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a rare sight on our driveways. But while we enjoy the lower running costs and smoother drives, there is a heavy secret beneath those sleek chassis. At Base Driveways, we are…

Not all driveways are constructed on a level piece of land. Here in Kent, homes frequently have slopes, dips, or other issues with the land at the front of them. One of the most common questions people ask us is whether they can still have a resin driveway. The simple answer is yes, but only…

Choosing the right driveway surface is not simply a question of how it looks, but how you would like to use your home every day and perhaps deal with maintenance to ensure that investment lasts for a considerable amount of time. At Base Driveways, we install tarmac driveways throughout Kent and often talk with people…

A well-designed patio should be like an additional room outside. It creates space for you to sit, relax, entertain, and enjoy your garden for the greater part of the year. But even the best patios in Kent eventually start to show their age. Weather, ground movement, and years of use can wear down the surface,…

Turning a front garden into a practical parking space is one of the easiest ways to gain added value and day-to-day convenience while cleaning up the look of your house. More and more homeowners are making the switch, especially when it comes to block paved driveways in Kent. The right design can lift the entire…