Family Left In Impossible Situation Receives Support From Grantex
Lewis from JHB (UK) Ltd had carried out a site visit at the request of the Parson family a short time back. They had been left with an unfinished patio and driveway thanks to a contractor who hadn’t returned to finish the job or rectify the issues, despite pocketing thousands of pounds. The initial work was required to provide wheelchair access for the Parsons’ lovely Son and had now left the family in an impossible situation, as the failed driveway now posed a safety hazard as well.
Lewis knew he had to do something to help with this desperate situation and called on suppliers to pull together and come to the rescue, which, of course, they did!
To The Rescue
From start to finish, suppliers rallied to help; from removing the rubble and providing equipment to remove and re-lay the base, to provide the materials required for the transformation, not to mention the hard work and skills of those involved in making this project a success. Everyone rallied together to transform this driveway disaster into something functional, fit for purpose and the envy of the neighbours!
JHB contacted Addagrip Terraco for a resin-bound system for the new driveway. As a Grantex Surfacing stockist, Addagrip contacted us to see if we would like to help assist this family and we were only too pleased to be able to help with a donation of our Silver Blue specialist-screened dried aggregates. The Addagrip Stonebound system was selected in Castle Grey for its seamless, flexible resilience, which offers SUDs permeability.
Day One breaking up the old failed driveway and starting again from scratch.
Work begins
Day One: Out with the Failed
It took three days for this incredible driveway transformation to occur. Day one was dedicated to breaking up and removing the old failed driveway and making good the beginning of the foundations.
Day Two: Preparing the Base
Day two focused on preparing the base — one of the most important stages of the whole installation. A resin-bound surface is only as good as the foundation beneath it, so getting this stage right was essential to ensure the driveway would be strong, stable and built to last.
Day Three: The Transformation
By day three, the transformation was ready to take shape, with the Stonebound resin-bound driveway being laid. The result was a safe, functional and attractive outdoor space that the family could finally enjoy again — a proper rescue, not just a quick tidy-up.
Completed resin-bound driveway
Used in this Driveway SOS transformation.
Available in 1–3mm and 2–5mm.
A light silver-blue/grey angular granite with dark blue/black flecks, ideal for resin-bound and resin-bonded systems subject to regular traffic.
Project Collaborators
JHB (UK) Ltd
Project coordination, labour and installation
DTM Grab Hire
Sub-base stone transportation and rubble removal
Tool Care Hire
Digger, breaker and wacker plate hire
Civil Solutions Ltd
Sand, cement and flat tops
Addagrip Terraco
Stonebound resin-bound system
Grantex Surfacing
Specialist-screened dried aggregates