Problem Driveway

[UrbanGreen]

We bought a house with a crazy paving driveway. Not only does it look hideous and dated it is now deteriorating due to the fact that we use it.

As best I can tell, before I start ripping it up, it is Westmorland Stone (or some other green stone) mortared on top of a concrete slab driveway. The crazy stone pieces are of varying thicknesses so the mortar underneath is also variable which would leave me with a very uneven surface if I managed to remove the crazy paving.

What is the best option going forward? I've not got the funds to get experts in to do the job.

 

[lasors]

Depends what you DO want to spend and of course how big it is.

I would get a digger and driver in to dig it all out. Grab hire to cart it all away. Fill the hole with type 1 MOT and compact to the finished level you require. This will give you a flat surface which you can easily re-level at a later date to accept block paving(?) as and when you can afford it.

Depending on size and area, round here for a 40sqm drive that might cost £500 ish.

 

[DazH]

or 20mm Gravel if you cant afford block paving.

 

[UrbanGreen]

I was hoping to have a bonded resin driveway when funds allow. Just want to get rid of the crazy stuff and prepare in advance for a future surface.