Driveway materials for Glasgow properties
Five surfaces cover almost every Glasgow driveway. Each one differs on cost per square metre, permeability, lifespan and how easily it can be repaired.
Choose the surface by drainage, budget and repairability
| Material | Cost per m² | Lifespan | Permeable | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block paving | £80 – £190 per m² | 25+ years | Yes, with permeable jointing and open-graded base | Kerb appeal, repairability, traditional Glasgow frontages |
| Resin-bound | £100 – £160 per m² | 15 – 25 years | Yes, when laid over a permeable base | Seamless finish, drainage compliance, modern frontages |
| Tarmac | £55 – £90 per m² | 15 – 20 years | No, unless porous asphalt is specified | Large areas, long drives, tight budgets |
| Gravel | £45 – £70 per m² | 10 – 20 years with top-ups | Yes | Budget projects, rural and large frontages, permeable requirements |
| Concrete | £70 – £130 per m² | 25 – 30 years | No | Seamless strength, imprinted patterns, heavy vehicle use |
Block paving
[1]A block paving driveway is built from individual concrete or stone units laid on a compacted sub-base and sand laying course, held by haunched edge restraints.
£80 – £190 per m²
Resin-bound
[2]A resin-bound driveway is natural aggregate mixed with clear resin and trowelled over a permeable base to form a seamless, porous surface.
£100 – £160 per m²
Tarmac
[3]A tarmac driveway is hot-laid asphalt compacted over a Type 1 sub-base to form a continuous, hard-wearing black surface.
£55 – £90 per m²
Gravel
[4]A gravel driveway is loose decorative aggregate laid over a membrane and compacted sub-base, usually retained by a stabilising grid and firm edging.
£45 – £70 per m²
Concrete
[5]A concrete driveway is a reinforced slab poured over a compacted sub-base and finished by brushing, imprinting or exposing the aggregate.
£70 – £130 per m²
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