The cost of paving a driveway depends on a number of factors, including the size of the area you are paving, the material you are using, the number of courses you are laying, the quality of the tarmac you are using and the quality of the paving you are using. These factors all add up to the final cost of paving a driveway. So if you are looking for cost estimates for a driveway in the UK, it is best to check with a professional, who will be able to give you an accurate estimate. Here is a basic guide to how much it will cost to pave a driveway in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average cost of paving a driveway in the UK is \u00a316,000, according to research by Carpetright. Carpetright based its calculation on what it said is an average size of a car park: 125m x 63m, or 1,030 square feet. Carpetright also added that the average price of tarmac used to pave a driveway is \u00a375, and that the average amount of gravel used to pave a driveway is 9.5kg (about 22lbs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Striped sand is perhaps the most common material used for paving driveways, with specifications differing depending on the area you are paving, the material you are using and the thickness of the paving. For the driveways that most people have, this will be fine sand. Striped sand can usually be found for around \u00a35 per cubic yard. Here’s a short comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sand: \u00a35 per cubic yard (5-10 cubic feet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cement: \u00a32.50 per cubic yard (1-3 cubic feet) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crushed chalk: \u00a31.25 per cubic yard (0.2-1 cubic feet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sandstone: \u00a32.25 per cubic yard (1 cubic foot) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or, you can try putting gravel on a thickened base layer. This is often used to fill in the gaps between paving stones. It costs around \u00a33 per cubic yard for excellent quality grit to take the place of sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t