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Imprinted concrete driveways in Crawley

A patterned concrete drive in one sealed slab.

Pattern imprinted concrete is a single poured slab, coloured and pressed with a mould to look like brick, cobble or stone, then sealed. With no joints, weeds cannot grow through.

Imprinted concrete driveway, cross-sectionLayers from top: sealer, patterned concrete about 100 mm with steel mesh or fibres, Type 1 sub-base 100 to 150 mm, ground. Water runs off the surface. Rain runs off the surface, so it needs falls and a drainColoured, stamped and sealedtop 5 mmConcrete slab with meshabout 100 mmType 1 sub-base100 to 150 mmGround
Imprinted concrete driveway, cross-section. Expansion joints are cut across the slab to control cracking. It is not permeable, so it needs a linear channel drain at the boundary. Typical build-up only. Your installer will confirm the specification for your site.

Things to know in Crawley

  • Clay movement can crack concrete, so a thick sub-base and well placed movement joints matter
  • It is not permeable, so it needs a channel and drainage at the boundary
  • Resealing every few years keeps the colour
  • Patches are hard to match if it is ever dug up

Rough cost

Per m², supplied and laid£55 to £95
Time on site2 to 4 days

Breaking out, drainage and a dropped kerb are extra. See the cost guide.

Common questions

Will imprinted concrete suit a new town semi?

It can look smart, but on a small frontage a plainer pattern usually works better than busy cobble designs.

What happens if a utility company digs it up?

Patching is hard to match exactly, which is why some people choose block paving instead.

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