Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 8:12 pm
I'm leaning towards the bonded option as it seems to look a little less 'artificial' than the bound surface and my understanding is that it would be considerably cheaper - an important consideration when I have 350 sqm to cover.
Am I making the right decision? Is bonded gravel good enough for my purposes or should I save up the extra cash to go for bound gravel?
If so, is it possible to have bound gravel that doesn't look like plastic (as many of the driveways around here seem to look?
My drive is currently covered in asphalt (this in turn was covered in loose gravel, that has been scooped up and left piled in a corner). My contractor has had to dig several trenches into the existing asphalt and excavated around the entire driveway to widen it. He now wants to fill the trenches and surface the areas that have been excavated. Is there an optimum way to do this if I'm planning on having bonded gravel laid?
My drive in a slope however, I understand that there are regulations requiring me to provide drainage. Any advice on the best way to achieve this?
Anyone able to recommend any contractors (or themselves) in my area (West Malling, Kent)?
Any advice on how I can vet a contractor to ensure he isn't a cowboy?
Am I making the right decision? Is bonded gravel good enough for my purposes or should I save up the extra cash to go for bound gravel?
If so, is it possible to have bound gravel that doesn't look like plastic (as many of the driveways around here seem to look?
My drive is currently covered in asphalt (this in turn was covered in loose gravel, that has been scooped up and left piled in a corner). My contractor has had to dig several trenches into the existing asphalt and excavated around the entire driveway to widen it. He now wants to fill the trenches and surface the areas that have been excavated. Is there an optimum way to do this if I'm planning on having bonded gravel laid?
My drive in a slope however, I understand that there are regulations requiring me to provide drainage. Any advice on the best way to achieve this?
Anyone able to recommend any contractors (or themselves) in my area (West Malling, Kent)?
Any advice on how I can vet a contractor to ensure he isn't a cowboy?