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Driveway Paving Materials: A cost-effective and popular choice. Cost is significantly less than many other options and can be installed quickly by contractors. Durable. Requires some maintenance: sealing every two or three years. Necessary cleaning is minimal. More flexible than concrete. Repairs are visible. Appearance can be strong, clean and dramatic.

Labor and material can be costly. Strong and hardwearing. Not flexible and could crack or chip. Stains come out with difficulty. Replacing bricks requires some skill as they are usually mortared in. Very attractive and complementary to many homes. Looks good laid in designs and patterns such as herringbone.

With cobblestone, the expense of materials and labor contribute to the costliness of this high-end option. It is extremely durable and long lasting. Laid in sand for a more permeable surface, it can be considered environmentally friendly. Cobblestone is highly attractive, adds old world charm and can be laid in elaborate patterns.

Installed at low cost per square foot, concrete is one of the most popular driveway choices. Concrete driveways are long lasting and strong. However, they are not flexible and could crack or shift with frost if they aren't properly installed. Use concrete friendly deicers like calcium. Low maintenance. Stains are hard to remove.

Flagstone is a more costly driveway option, but one that is very attractive. Driveways paved with flagstone transition well with entertaining areas. Proper groundwork, along with a concrete slab and footings should prevent shifting, but individual stones can chip or crack. Regular maintenance and sealing can be pricey.

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