{"id":42,"date":"2017-01-31T16:40:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T16:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=project_page_element&#038;p=42"},"modified":"2017-02-01T12:41:04","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T12:41:04","slug":"paving","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/paving-driveways\/paving\/","title":{"rendered":"Paving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many types of driveway surfacing. A popular way to cover your driveway is to use paving. The most common materials used for paving are concrete, stone and clay brick. <\/p>\n<p>Most homeowners decide which type of paving they want by thinking about what they want their driveway to look like and how much money they want to spend.<\/p>\n<p>But is paving the best way to surface your driveway? It depends on what you\u2019re after. We\u2019ve put together a list of pros and cons to help you decide whether a paved driveway is for you.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<h5>Low maintenance<\/h5>\n<p>Paved driveways are very low maintenance. All they need is the occasional hose down or sweep. A few weeds may appear between pavers, but you can easily pull these out as and when they appear.<\/p>\n<h5>Long-lasting<\/h5>\n<p>Paved driveways are long-lasting. If you install and maintain your paving correctly it should last for at least 20 years.<\/p>\n<h5>Easy to repair<\/h5>\n<p>Paved driveways are easy to repair. This is due to the fact that they are made up of lots of small parts. If part of the driveway becomes damaged you only have to remove and replace the affected pavers. This is relatively inexpensive and doesn\u2019t affect the appearance of the driveway.<\/p>\n<h5>Varied<\/h5>\n<p>Paved driveways come in a variety of different materials, colours, shapes and sizes. You can use different colours and shapes to create attractive patterns and designs. Many people coordinate their driveways with their homes. This contrasts with other materials, like asphalt, which only come in one colour.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/driveways.quotatis.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2013\/05\/Driveway200-5.jpg\" alt=\"Driveway200-5\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<h5>Fragile<\/h5>\n<p>Some types of paving can be fragile. Clay paving especially can crack or break under pressure. This can be a problem if you frequently have heavy vehicles on your driveway.<\/p>\n<h5>Expensive<\/h5>\n<p>Installing a paved driveway can be expensive. This is because paving is more expensive than other driveway surfacing materials, like gravel.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re after a driveway surface that\u2019s low maintenance, long-lasting and easy to repair, a paved driveway might be for you. If you want to get one installed, fill in the online form below. We\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 local tradespeople, who\u2019ll be able to give you a free quote.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in other types of driveway surfacing, take a look at our information on gravel, asphalt and concrete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paving is another way to surface your driveway. It can be made of various materials, but is most commonly made up of concrete blocks or clay bricks. It\u2019s popular with people looking for an aesthetically pleasing driveway, as it comes in lots of different colours, shapes and designs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":112,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[3],"class_list":["post-42","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-paving-driveways"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"From \u00a312 per sq m","price_sub_detail_label":"Concrete"},{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"","price_detail_label":"From \u00a325 per sq m","price_sub_detail_label":"Stone"},{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"","price_detail_label":"From \u00a350 per sq m","price_sub_detail_label":"Clay brick"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"1-3 days for a small domestic driveway","time_sub_detail_label":""}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"<ul>\n<li>Low maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Comes in a range of different materials and attractive designs<\/li>\n<li>Long lasting \u2013 should last at least 20 years<\/li>\n<li>Easy to repair \u2013 you only need to repair or replace the damaged parts, and not the whole driveway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","inconvenients":"<ul>\n<li>Clay paving can crack or break under pressure<\/li>\n<li>Expensive compared to other driveway materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Paving - Local Quotes Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Paving is another way to surface your driveway. 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