Driveway Construction
We undertake a variety of driveway work: block paving, concrete, gravel, decorative chippings and tarmac.
The most important part of any driveway project is the preparation. We take great care to ensure that the site is adequately excavated to the formation level and that the sub base material is appropriate to the job, properly laid and compacted. A limestone aggregate Type 1 Sub Base layer is laid to spread the load evenly to the base layer beneath. Where necessary, this is laid on a Geotextile Membrane to provide a barrier to prevent the two layers from mixed together.
The other critical part is the choice of paving materials. It is important to choose materials that complement the design and character of your your home and the surrounding landscape. We have vast experience in this area and we will be pleased to advise you.
Paving materials
Block Paving
Before the driveway paving blocks are laid an adequate depth of sand is put down, levelled and compacted evenly to minimize any subsequent settling. The blocks, sets or cobbles are then carefuly laid by hand, the joints are filled with fine sand, the finished driveway is compacted again and any remaining open joints are filled with sand.
Depending upon the requirements of the job, edging stones or kerb stones will have been laid and finished prior to the driveway being laid.
We are are Marshalls registered driveway installers and recommend Marshalls paving products. However, we can also work with paving stone products from other manufacturers.
Concrete
We take the same care over the preparation of the site for laying concrete driveways. The sub base preparation is just as important to ensure a long and trouble free life for concrete driveways. We use high quality ready mix for the concrete slab.
Gravel
There is a myriad of materials and colours available for gravel driveways - natural stone chippings and decorative gravel in a wide range of colours. A good choice of material can make our driveway look stunning.
Gravel driveways work particularly well for long, sweeping approaches to a large property and there is something special about the crunching sound of your wheels on the gravel as you approach your home!
