20 YEAR COST COMPARISON
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20-Year Lifetime Cost Comparison
All costs are per square metre, excluding VAT. For a typical 50m² driveway, simply multiply by 50.
Most Cost-Effective
Resin Bound Gravel
Initial Install
£70/m²Annual Maint.
£1.50/m²Major Repairs
Every 10 yrs20 Yr Maint.
£30/m²20 Yr Repairs
£19/m²Total 20-Year Cost
£119/m²
Tarmacadam
(Asphalt)
Initial Install
£57/m²Annual Maint.
£2/m²Major Repairs
£20/m²20 Yr Maint.
£40/m²20 Yr Repairs
£40/m²Total 20-Year Cost
£137/m²
Concrete
Initial Install
£85/m²Annual Maint.
£2/m²Major Repairs
£15/m²20 Yr Maint.
£40/m²20 Yr Repairs
£30/m²Total 20-Year Cost
£155/m²
Block Paving
Initial Install
£100/m²Annual Maint.
£3/m²Major Repairs
£20/m²20 Yr Maint.
£60/m²20 Yr Repairs
£40/m²Total 20-Year Cost
£200/m²
Important Notes
- Prices are averages for 2025 and should be confirmed for your specific location and project.
- Maintenance assumes regular cleaning and basic upkeep.
- Major repairs are estimated at two significant interventions over 20 years.
- Costs may vary based on site access, ground conditions, and material choices.