If your driveway is spread over an expansive area and cost is a concern, concrete is not really the best option. Continue reading as we dissect the pros and cons of concrete driveways to help you make an informed decision when selecting one for yourself.

Advantages of Concrete Driveways

• Durability

Concrete is one of the most durable materials you can select for a driveway. It can withstand all kinds of weather and stay safe from the scorching sun and freezing snow. Concrete is a popular choice for driveways and patios as it is incredibly hard-wearing and can easily stand pedestrian and motor traffic. With proper maintenance and care, these driveways can last for over three decades.

• Versatility

Concrete slabs can be cut in any shape according to preference. They are also available in a wide range of colours and designs, meaning you can design the driveway to match the look of your house or opt for a completely different and eye-catching design. At Base Driveways, you can find an option that best matches your tastes and budget.

• Affordable

Concrete is a relatively affordable option when you consider its longevity. Depending on the maintenance, you may only need to get the driveway built once in the time of your homeownership.

Disadvantages of Concrete Driveways

• Stains

Since concrete is a relatively light-coloured material, which also makes it appealing, there will be some instances of colour etching, tyre marks, or oil stains from vehicles. While these stains can be easily removed with soap and a pressure washer, the driveway can appear unsightly up until it is washed.

• Maintenance

Concrete does require aftercare in the form of annual maintenance. You might need to contact professional groundworks experts for driveways in Kent to apply a high-quality sealer on all the concrete exposed to the freeze and thaw cycles as it protects the concrete from absorbing moisture, and damage from weather fluctuations.

• Cannot be resurfaced

If your driveway starts to look aged and unsightly, or suffers damage due to some reason, itcannot be repaired, patched up or replaced. While this will not happen in a long time, once concrete starts to crack, it needs to be completely removed and replaced.

Overall, the different pros and cons of concrete driveways in Kent should be considered by homeowners. If you were able to decide your preferred choice, get in touch with Base Driveways to discuss more the various products available in our portfolio. We can help you get a free no-obligation quote for your driveway requirements.

This is why more homeowners today are installing a driveway on which to park the car. First and foremost, it is right outside your door, so you don’t have to walk however far it is to wherever you parked it last night, and also the threat of vandalism diminishes almost to nothing.

So if you don’t have a driveway but do have a car, at Base Driveways we can help you. It’s what we do.

A well-installed driveway can add value to your home too, and there are many different choices of materials that you can use for it. We can install driveway paving in Kent in your choice of brick blocks, for instance. But you are not restricted to paving, because you could use concrete, shingles, resin bonding, or tarmac instead.

What you choose depends partly on the use to which you are going to put the driveway, such as whether it is just for a car or two, or for something heavier. It also depends very much on how the appearance of the finished driveway affects the overall appearance of your home. You can take a scroll through our Portfolio to see some of the different driveways we have installed recently. And, of course, there is always your budget to take into consideration.

In fact, some of the least expensive are tarmac driveways in Kent. And just before you think “Uuuurrrgghh”, tarmac today doesn’t have to be black!

No, you can have a tarmac driveway in a choice of different colours to complement the appearance of your home and the rest of your front garden. Alternatively, you can turn the whole of the front of your home into a driveway, and this has one big advantage. Once we have laid your new driveway, in whatever material you choose, it will never need mowing!

We understand that every customer is an individual and has specific requirements, and to that end we ensure that we understand exactly what is needed and then design and carry out the work according to plan, on time and on budget. 

Your driveway paving in Kent can be created in one of many different materials so that it makes the front of your home look splendid, at the same time as performing the function required of being a home for your family cars. If you do not park on the driveway but have a garage so much the better. There is an old saying that you only get one chance to make a great first impression, and this is so true when it comes to visitors, or even passers-by of your home.They judge both you and your home by what they see first, and that is always going to be your driveway.

But at Base Driveways we don’t just stop at driveways. Far from it. We can craft you a splendid patio in a wide range of materials such as brick block paving, various stones such as flagstone or sandstone, gravel, reconstituted stone, and more, which will be a delight to sit on and enjoy a glass of your favourite wine or two while the sun goes down. Of course, you can also use it for breakfast when the sun comes up in the morning.

Need a pathway across your lawn to get to the veg plot at the bottom? We have got you covered. You can watch a programme such as Garden Makeover to get inspiration for a pathway, and then we can design and build it for you so that it is exactly the same. Not only that, but you get a Two-Year No-Nonsense Guarantee as well.