ᐅ Does anyone have experience with Elastopave?

Hello, we are currently looking for a cost-effective way to pave our driveway, which is about 30m (98 feet) plus the courtyard (total approx. 300sqm (3,230 sq ft)). Using paving stones would be too expensive since we would have to hire someone to do it.

I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with Elastopave or resin-bound gravel and can provide rough prices per sqm (sq ft)?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Rennich schrieb:

Hello, we are currently looking for an affordable option for our driveway, which is about 30m plus the courtyard (a total of 300 sqm)

You have chosen a cost-effective option with the resin-bound gravel. For 300 sqm (a total of 300 square meters), I would estimate a total price of around 30,000 to 50,000 euros, including extensive ground preparation work. Online, you can also find similar prices ranging from 50 to 100 euros per sqm (plus ground preparation).

nordanney schrieb:

You chose an affordable option with the stone carpet. For the entire 300sqm (extensive subfloor preparation is necessary), I would estimate around €30,000 to 50,000.
You can also find similar prices online, between €50 and 100 per sqm plus floor preparation costs.

Yes, Elastopave was just the first one we found. We are not tied to this brand.

It is more expensive than asphalt and paving. I once saw a comparison in a road construction magazine.

The earthworks and ground preparation are at least as complex as for paving, if not more. The subsoil must be able to absorb water.
The stone carpet, including stones, primer, and binder, is more costly than paving, gravel, and sand.

nordanney schrieb:

You really chose an affordable option with the stone carpet. For the 300sqm (about 3,230 sq ft), I would estimate a total cost of €30,000 to €50,000, including extensive floor preparation work.
Online, you can also find similar prices ranging between €50 and €100 per sqm (about $47 to $94 per sq ft), plus the cost of ground preparation.

haydee schrieb:

It’s more expensive than asphalt and paving stones. I once saw a comparison in a road construction magazine.

The earthworks and ground preparation are at least as complex as for paving, or even more so. The subbase must be able to absorb water.
Stone carpet with stones, primer, and binder is more expensive than paving stones, aggregate, and sand.

Okay, the more I research, the more I come to the same conclusion. Thanks for the reply. Looks like we’ll stick with gravel after all.

I would stay as well, even if the money is tight or there isn’t enough time to do it. Ours is also just gravelled and will remain that way for another year.