The materials you use to surface your driveway affect its cost, durability and aesthetic appeal as well as practicality. From functional concrete or asphalt to eye-catching paving, eco-friendly turf pavers to simple gravel, there's a driveway material to suit every site and situation. Although a simple gravel driveway, or an eco friendly turf material, are the most cost effective designs of all, they provide unique challenges during winter months, as snow removing equipment tends to get tangled on the uneven surfaces.

A driveway paved with new or recycled bricks is hardwearing and attractive. Particularly suitable for driveways are herringbone designs, often flanked by header courses in contrasting tones. A concrete driveway is one of the most durable options, but also one of the most expensive. An asphalt top with concrete, or brick, header courses offers an attractive compromise.