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Block Paving Burnham-on-Crouch Essex (CM0): An eye-catching way to add a drive, pathway or patio to your property or garden in Burnham-on-Crouch, is by using block paving. The the most widespread use of block pavers in residential and commercial settings is to build a durable and hard wearing parking area for cars.

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A professionally installed a block paved driveway will increase the market value of your home, because off-road parking is an extremely appealing feature for any property in Burnham-on-Crouch. Should you ever decide to sell your house, money invested in decent block paving now, will yield a return in the future.

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When designing your new block paved drive in Burnham-on-Crouch it is essential to think carefully when you are considering how big you should make it. Of course, you may be limited by the dimensions of the land area that you have to build it on, however it is better to organise your drive to be able to manoeuvre and easily park your car. If it is possible in your situation, it is also recommended to put in a driveway that has the capacity for more than just your own vehicle. This provides extra space for visitor's cars and also for teenager's cars when they pass their test and start driving.

When looking for an experienced contractor to install your block paved area in Burnham-on-Crouch, always get at least 3 fully itemised quotes from different paving companies. Where possible, you could ask friends or neighbours who have had a block paving driveway installed, for their advice and recommendations.

Any Burnham-on-Crouch block paving company worth their salt will be perfectly happy to provide you with a cost-free and comprehensive quote for the entire project. Any contractors who simply turn up at your front door stating they "happen to be in the area on another project", should be avoided at all costs. They might obviously be genuine (but are unlikely to be), and there are far too many scary stories of homeowners being embarrassed and out of pocket when the promised drive is not completed, or getting second-rate work done.

Stuff that you can expect to see specified on any acceptable quotation may be:

  • Preparation of the area
  • Sub-base installation
  • Water run-off and drainage requirements
  • Design, amount and colour of block pavers
  • Disposal of waste materials
  • Other issues to consider

PREPARING THE GROUNDWORK

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If you've got an existing drive, these materials will have to be removed and disposed of in the proper fashion. It could be necessary to do additional excavations to make sure that regulations in relation to your property's DPC (damp proof course) are complied with. Two brick courses or 6 inches below your existing damp proof course, is the rule for new driveways in Burnham-on-Crouch.

Roughly 9" (230mm) of soil must be excavated and removed if your block pave driveway in Burnham-on-Crouch is going onto grass or bare earth. This allows for a decent sub-base and sharp sand layer to be established before any block paving is installed.

SUB-BASE INSTALLATION

The sub-base is made up of a sharp sand covered layer of MOT Type 1 crushed material. A sound sub-base makes sure that the driveway does not shift or develop low lying spots and dips where puddles can form. Compacted to create a solid, durable and strong surface for your footpath, drive or patio in Burnham-on-Crouch, Type 1 is a crushed aggregate mixture, usually comprising limestone or granite.

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This is the time where drainage issues will be addressed and sorted. To encourage the water to flow away easily, a fall or gradient, will be introduced, if one is not already present in the lay of the land. Either drainage channels and grates can be inserted in between your home and the driveway for channelling this water away, or it can just be redirected away from the property by the incline.

Sharp sand is shovelled onto the packed down sub-base Type 1 aggregate and levelled out to form a base for the pavers to be laid into.

WATER RUN-OFF AND DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS

Every driveway in Burnham-on-Crouch with an area of more than 5 square metres, must include a provision for the water to run to a suitable permeable area close by. If your drive can't observe this stipulation, planning permission will be needed from your local council. You aren't permitted to redirect water run-off from a drive into the main drainage system, since it can increase the risk of localised flooding in the area.

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To keep your new driveway within the legislation, a reliable Burnham-on-Crouch block paving installation company will calculate your requirements for drainage as an integral part of the driveway installation process and take any necessary measures. In order to accomplish this they may need to excavate a dedicated soakaway, add built-in drainage grates/channels or install a permeable driveway .

Additional drainage and design elements may need to be considered if your house is inside the legally defined limits of a conservation area. With their knowledge and experience, a trustworthy installation company should be able to skillfully shepherd you through this tricky process, and bring it to a satisfactory conclusion.

QUANTITY, DESIGN AND COLOUR OF PAVERS

To suit any design and layout of driveway you want, pavers come in a number of different shapes, colours and sizes. From the commonplace and widespread, straight edged, oblong or square pavers, to the more flamboyant, s-shape, circular, diamond and curved designs, there will be a style that satisfies your needs. Paver colours can be matched to suit the brickwork of your home, or be contrasting to create an attractive feature.

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Older houses in Burnham-on-Crouch may be more suited to the traditional style block paving, often known as tumble or tumbled pavers, which produce a more seamless and sympathetic result. Pre-faded and with a reclaimed and time-worn appearance, tumbled block pavers give the impression that they've been there for many years. For a that more modern feel, there are also contemporary block pavers, which can even produce a high-gloss surface finish when correctly sealed.

Depending on the structure of your garden, your new drive in Burnham-on-Crouch could be designed as a basic square or oblong shape, or snake around other existing features for a more desirable effect. The laying of block paving can be carried out in a number of patterns for different effects; Basketweave, Herringbone and Stretcher Bond are the 3 most common designs. Whatever the pattern, a decent block paving specialist in Burnham-on-Crouch will be able to build a quality drive that looks amazing.

You must also look at installing a block paving edging. You can chat with your chosen contractor about the advantages of raised kerb stones, contrasting shapes or colours, or if your driveway is bounded by walls, whether it in fact needs edging at all.

THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE

Any block paving installation estimate should always include an allowance for the removal of waste materials and the proper manner of its disposal. The quantity of earth and waste materials that will need to be gotten rid of will be dictated by the dimensions of your new driveway. Unless you are able to utilise the topsoil in other sections of your garden, it will need to be transported away by truck. Any earth and other excavated waste must be disposed of at a registered site, in a responsible and ecological fashion.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

Whilst it is not a requirement for your new driveway in Burnham-on-Crouch, you might be encouraged to apply a seal to the block paving after it's been installed. Sealing can extend the life of your block paving driveway, it also shields it from staining, reduces the growth of algae, improves the colour and slows down fading. The applying of a quality paving sealer is the perfect way to protect the significant investment that you've made in your driveway.

Sealants should never be put on a newly installed driveway as joints and sand need to settle properly for some time. It's advisable to use a specialist for the application of sealer, since errors are tricky to rectify, and it is suggested that you wait no less than 6 months prior to doing it.

CONCLUSION

A block paved patio or drive can totally transform the look of your home in Burnham-on-Crouch. It can provide you with a stable and hard wearing area for securely parking your vehicle, or create a fantastic area where you can relax and enjoy a sturdy seating and BBQ area in your garden.

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Block paving work can be undertaken in Burnham-on-Crouch and also in: Althorne, Purleigh, Ostend, Mundon, Cold Norton, Eves Corner, Wallasea, Maylandsea, St Lawrence, Stoneyhills, Steeple, North End, Tillingham, as well as in these postcodes CM0 8EP, CM0 8BH, CM0 8BX, CM0 8EU, CM0 8DF, CM0 8QG, CM0 8RJ, CM0 8JA, CM0 8EQ, and CM0 8HW. Local Burnham-on-Crouch block paving specialists will probably have the telephone code 01621 and the postcode CM0. Checking this out can guarantee you're accessing locally based providers of block paving. Burnham-on-Crouch home and business owners can benefit from these and various other comparable services. Homeowners in need of block paving quotations can just click on the "Quote" banner.

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Block paving repair is key to keeping your paved surfaces in Burnham-on-Crouch looking good for years to come. With the passing of time, block paving may experience issues like loose joints, sunken blocks or cracks. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to prevent further damage and ensure an attractive and safe surface. Among the repair options are realigning misaligned blocks, removing and replacing damaged blocks or filling gaps with fresh jointing sand. The lifespan of your paved area can be extended through seeking specialist assistance for repairs to block paving, which ensures sound assessment and effective restoration. (71469)

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