Start below the finished surface
The base and drainage are fundamental. Existing ground, vehicle loading and excavation requirements influence how the driveway should be constructed.
Everso Local advice · Driveways
Planning a new driveway: drainage, access and materials
What homeowners should consider before replacing or creating a driveway. This guide is designed to help you have a better first conversation and make a more informed decision, not to replace assessment by an appropriately competent professional.
Consider drainage and the street connection
A larger impermeable frontage can create runoff issues. Think about where water will drain and whether changes to kerbs or highway access require separate permission.
Compare materials on whole-life use
Block paving, gravel, resin and other finishes differ in appearance, maintenance, repairability and suitability. The best option depends on the property rather than one material being universally better.
Questions customers commonly ask
What information helps with a driveway quote?
Approximate area, photos, access, existing surface, number of vehicles and your preferred appearance are useful starting points.
Can I just pave over an existing driveway?
Sometimes existing construction can be reused, but its condition, levels, drainage and suitability need assessing first.