A Proven Track Record – Your Driveway Company in Orpington, Sevenoaks & wider Kent | TW Contractors
As one of the first things you or any visitor sees when approaching your property, driveways have more than just an essential functional role – they play a big part in what’s referred to as “curb appeal”. Driveways should be well-constructed and up to the task of welcoming vehicles and those on foot without risk of damage or injury due to loose stones and the like, and also be easy on the eye, complementing surrounding features and your property’s architectural period. TW Contractors, specialising in the design and construction of block paving, gravel, resin bound, resin bond, concrete and tarmac driveways, help clients around Bexleyheath, Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks and Sidcup achieve just this.
Driveway Material Choices
Tarmac Driveways – When we think of the prototypical driveway, we probably first think of tarmac. It’s cost-effective, with projects typically running cheaper than competing options. On top of that, it is low-maintenance when sealed, and provides a simple and minimal aesthetic which won’t take away from, or clash with the property’s facade and other features making up your driveway (e.g planting beds). It also deals well with the changing of the seasons and temperature fluctuation, which these days, seems like an increasingly important quality!
Block Paving Driveways – One of the most popular modern driveway materials and for good reason. Block paving offers a stylish finish that is highly customisable, as you can combine different colours and styles of paver to really put your own stamp on a driveway. Other benefits of block paving that attract our clients around Bexleyheath, Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks and Sidcup, include the fact that if damaged, individual pavers can simply be replaced, keeping the cost and time of repair to a minimum.
Gravel Driveways – A classic that offers rustic, traditional appeal. As with pavers, you can get creative and combine different types of gravel, ensuring that the approach to your property will match the property’s exterior. Another key benefit is peace of mind for the security conscious around Bexleyheath, Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks and Sidcup. With a soft crunch under foot, you’ll be able to hear individuals and vehicles approaching your property.
Resin Bond & Resin Bound Driveways – Despite the similar names, the techniques a driveway company employs with these options have importance differences. Resin bound driveways will deliver a permeable surface with a smooth but durable finish; the fact it’s sealed also means no loose stones to kick up. The process sees resin and stone mixed together, then laid down. Resin bond driveways, on the other hand, see resin spread across the driveway surface, before loose stones are placed on top. The advantage here is it feels a little more like a loose gravel driveway, and less “synthetic”. Confused about the differences, advantages and drawbacks? Give our driveway company a call for more detailed explanation.
Concrete Driveways – For something simple, ultra-hard wearing and low maintenance, look no further than concrete driveways. Many commercial clients around Bexleyheath, Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks and Sidcup will call in a driveway company to lay concrete due to their specific demands: high traffic / high usage requires a tough customer, and concrete is certainly that. But they can also look surprisingly sophisticated, with a smooth finish, choice of colours and the possibility of painting the finished driveway however you’d like.