Every guide below answers one question completely, from what a driveway costs per square metre to how Glasgow City Council assesses a dropped kerb application.
Cost
A driveway in Glasgow costs approximately £45 to £190 per square metre installed, depending on the surface material, the depth of the sub-base and the drainage solution required.
Permeable paving and planning
Most domestic driveways in Scotland are permitted development, but permission is commonly required when the surface is impermeable and drains to the public road, when the property is listed or in a conservation area, or when a new vehicle access onto a classified road is formed.
Dropped kerb permission
A dropped kerb in Glasgow requires a vehicle crossing consent from Glasgow City Council's roads service, applied for by the property owner or an authorised contractor, assessed against road safety and footway criteria, and constructed to the council's specification.
Materials
Block paving suits homeowners who want repairability and kerb appeal, resin-bound suits those who want a seamless permeable surface, and tarmac suits large or sloping driveways on a tight budget.
Drainage
A Glasgow driveway must manage its own surface water on site, using a permeable build-up, a soakaway, or a channel drain connected to an approved outfall.
Maintenance
Driveway maintenance in Glasgow means keeping joints filled, keeping drainage clear and treating moss, because persistent damp is the main cause of surface deterioration in the west of Scotland.
Scope
A driveway carries vehicle loading and needs a deeper sub-base and thicker units than a patio or path, which carry foot traffic only.
Send your measurements, or ask us to measure on site. We quote by material, sub-base build-up and drainage solution, so you can compare like with like.