Benchmark Paving installs driveways and patios for customers in Oxted. From our Caterham base, we visit your property to assess the space and help you compare paving materials around use, appearance and upkeep. Arrange a free site visit for a quotation based on the work your property needs.
Arrange a free site visit or call 0800 696 5894.
Compare the finish and the construction beneath it
Choosing a new surface can be difficult when photographs show only the finished appearance. Start with its job: parking and turning, a route to the house or an outdoor seating area. Driveway construction and patio construction need to reflect their different uses, even when you want a coordinated colour scheme.
Block paving offers individual units and border patterns; resin-bound surfacing gives a bound aggregate finish; tarmac and gravel provide other approaches to driveway surfacing. For patios, compare outdoor porcelain, natural sandstone, concrete slabs and brick paving. The right comparison includes preparation, drainage and care, not just colour.
Driveway and patio options
- Block paving driveways — patterns, colours and contrasting borders.
- Resin-bound driveways — bound aggregate surfacing with a suitable base and drainage design.
- Tarmac and gravel driveways — compare their installation and upkeep requirements.
- Patio installation — choose between porcelain, sandstone, concrete slabs and brick paving.
Questions to bring to your Oxted site visit
- Which materials suit the intended use, and what are their care requirements?
- Can any existing construction remain, or are removal and a new base needed?
- How will water be managed through the complete construction and drainage arrangement?
- How will the selected finish meet paths, lawns, steps, walls and inspection covers?
What your quotation should cover
When comparing quotations, check that each covers the same area and supporting work. One may assume a suitable existing base while another includes full excavation and reconstruction. Ask for those assumptions and any exclusions to be explained.
Preparation, drainage and permissions
Ground conditions and finished levels vary by property. The base, edges and route for rainwater need to be planned with the selected surface. Check the Planning Portal’s front-garden paving guidance and confirm any property-specific restrictions or access approvals before work begins.
See Benchmark’s completed work
These two projects are confirmed as Benchmark’s own work. Their locations are unspecified; they illustrate design details you can discuss for your property.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare block paving and resin for the same driveway?
Yes. Ask for the differences in preparation, specification, appearance and upkeep to be explained for your property.
Do you install porcelain patios in Oxted?
Yes. We can discuss outdoor porcelain, layout and preparation at a site visit. Our porcelain patio page explains the material in more detail.
Does a permeable-looking surface mean no drainage work is needed?
No. The surface, supporting layers and route for water must work together. The complete design needs to be considered.
Discuss your project in Oxted
Send your location, a short description of the work and any helpful photographs through our contact page. You can also call 0800 696 5894, 0208 485 6462 or 0746 460 7167. We are available 9am–5pm every day; site visits are arranged at customers’ properties.
Our Caterham-based team also serves Warlingham, Bromley, Orpington, Croydon and East Grinstead.