Is Paving Cheaper Than A Resin Driveway

1. Installation Price

The cost of building a resin driveway is strongly influenced by the condition of your existing driveway. To save a long explanation, we will simply state that if you have a concrete, tarmac, or slabbed driveway, resin will unquestionably be less expensive than block paving. However, if your driveway lacks a “base” (e.g., gravel, old block paving, grass, etc.), we can certainly state that traditional block paving will be less expensive.

2. Material Price

Resin driveways typically use less material than block pavers. Resin can be applied immediately to an existing surface, eliminating the need for substantial groundwork. Paving, on the other hand, will always necessitate many materials, which will certainly raise the cost. However, if there is no “existing surface” for the resin to be laid on, we must make a new base with permeable tarmac, which raises the prices for resin.

3. Maintenance Fees

Resin driveways are well-known for their cheap maintenance costs; no weeds, oil stains, or fading, thus they require little maintenance. Block paving necessitates regular sealing, professional cleaning, weeding, repair, and even resurfacing, all of which increase maintenance costs.

4. Long-Term Sturdiness

Both resin and block paving are long-lasting choices. If not abused, a resin drive can last up to 20 years. Block paving should endure roughly 20 years as well, but only if it is regularly maintained.

5. Design Preferences

Resin driveways are more flexible in terms of style and design, and the colour/pattern options are virtually limitless, making the product completely configurable. A paved drive can be done in a variety of styles and designs, although not quite as many. This is a matter of personal preference more than expense.

Overall, the cost of a resin driveway will be lowered if you already have a concrete, tarmac, or slabbed driveway, as this saves a lot of groundwork. Because the groundworks necessary to build a resin driveway from scratch are extensive, the cost of a block paving driveway will be substantially lower if the project must be done from scratch (i.e. there is now no base to start).