Paving can connect a garden path, a seating area and the entrance to your home. Start with how each space will be used, then compare materials and construction appropriate to the property.

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If your driveway is looking like it needs a little TLC or your garden could do with a smart new pathway, it’s certainly worth having these areas paved. Few things can transform a front or back garden like clean, evenly-laid new paving.

Here are several paving options to discuss when planning your garden or driveway, with appearance, intended loads, drainage and upkeep considered together.

Brickwork

Brickwork pathways truly never go out of style.

Suitable paving bricks can create a distinctive path, but movement and comfort depend on the product, supporting construction and jointing. Compare external-use products and laying details rather than assuming brick always performs better than stone or gravel.

Brickwork can even be customised by using different coloured bricks to create a pattern or motif throughout the driveway or path.

Indian Stone

Create the elegant, timeless pathway you’ve always wanted with these versatile paving stones.

Indian sandstone is available in products for different uses. Confirm that the exact product and supporting construction suit the proposed patio, path or vehicle area; patio slabs should not automatically be used on a driveway.

Even in modern times, with a variety of man-made options available, natural stone products are still a very popular choice for patios and pathways because of their natural grain, unique colours and interesting patterns through the cut of each stone. The great thing about Indian stone is just how classy it looks, too – an Indian stone pathway gives off a feel of real luxury and good taste.

Block Paving

Giving a similar look to simple brickwork but often bringing in a little more creativity and flair, using the stones to create a bespoke design.

By having block paving laid in an interesting and aesthetically-pleasing design, you can ensure that your new driveway or pathways will look different to the others within the neighbourhood, allowing you to have greater impact on the overall look and feel of the paved areas around your property.

Resin Driveway

A favourite amongst the owners of modern homes, resin driveways can be made to look incredibly sophisticated, even and manicured.

Resin-bound surfacing mixes aggregate with resin before laying. Resin-bonded surfacing scatters aggregate onto an applied resin layer. These are different systems, so confirm which is proposed and do not assume both are permeable.

Resin driveways are certainly increasing in popularity over time, due in part to just how hard-wearing these surfaces are without sacrificing on the overall look of the driveway. This surface can also be created in outdoor spaces at the back of the home, should you wish to extend this look and incorporate bound resin into the paving in your back garden.

Gravel

Perhaps less even and not quite as neat as the other options on this list, the affordability of gravel, paired with its timeless, natural look, has ensured that gravel driveways and pathways never go out of style.

Gravel can also be purchased and laid a little more simply than other surfaces, making it popular amongst those taking a DIY approach to their landscaping. Needless to say, we’d still recommend calling in the professionals to ensure that you get the final look that you really desire!

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M&C Paving Northeast is a professional landscaping business which is located in Blyth. Our staff are highly trained in all aspects of landscaping, taking great pride in their work. We have the resources, skills, and experience to deal with all of your needs and requirements.

All the work carried out by M&C Paving Northeast is of the highest standard and we have been successfully completing work for satisfied clients in Blyth and the surrounding areas for many years. With M&C Paving Northeast you are in the safe hands of a reliable and trustworthy company that can meet all your individual needs and demands.

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