Block Paving Parkeston

Block Paving Parkeston Essex (CO12): If you're planning to add driveway, path or patio to an external area of your house in Parkeston, block pavers are an attractive way to achieve this. In both domestic and commercial situations, making a hard wearing and durable area for parking vehicles is the principal use of block pavers.

The professional installation of a block paved driveway will add value to your house, because off-road parking is a highly desirable feature for any Parkeston property. Should you eventually decide to sell your house, money invested in good block paving now, will yield a return in the long term.

When planning and designing your new block paving dive in Parkeston it is vital to think ahead when you're looking at just how big it should be. You will want to be able to safely park and move around your car or vehicle, and it is better to design your drive around these requirements, although the size of the land area that you have to build it on will have a bearing on this. It is also a wise idea, when possible, to think of installing a driveway that has the capacity for more than just one car. This provides enough space for visitor's vehicles and also for older children's vehicles when they eventually pass their test and begin driving.

When trying to find a professional contractor to lay your new block paved area in Parkeston, always get no less than 3 fully itemised quotes from different companies. If any friends or acquaintances have had a block paving driveway put in recently, you could also ask them if there is anybody they are prepared to recommend.

Any self-respecting Parkeston company will supply you with a free and detailed quotation for the full project. It's not worth taking the risk of hiring chancers who just rock up at your front door with claims like "we're working locally on another project, do you want..?" They may of course be legit (but are unlikely to be), and there are any number of horrific stories of householders being ashamed and out of pocket when a drive isn't finished, or having substandard work carried out.

Provisioned for any quotation would be items like:

• Preparation groundwork (excavations)
• Installation of sub-base
• Drainage and water run-off allowances
• Amount, style and colour of block pavers
• Waste disposal
• Other factors to consider

If you've already got a drive on your property in Parkeston, the old construction materials and waste will have to be lifted, removed and disposed of in a responsible way. To make sure your new block pave driveway conforms to building regulations pertaining to the damp proof course (DPC) of your property, more excavations may also be necessary. Two brick courses or 150mm below your existing damp proof course, is the guideline for new driveway installations in Parkeston.

Around 230mm (9") of soil will need to be dug out and disposed of if your new block pave driveway in Parkeston is going onto bare earth or grass. This ensures that before any actual block pavers are laid, a proper sub-base and sharp sand stratum can be established.

The sub-base is created from a sharp sand covered layer of Type 1 crushed material. To ensure the driveway doesn't shift or develop dips and low lying spots where pools can form, a solid sub-base is essential. Firmly packed down to form a strong, firm and durable surface for your patio area, footpath or driveway in Parkeston, MOT Type 1 is a crushed aggregate mixture, generally made from limestone or granite.

This is the stage where any potential drainage issues will be addressed and allowed for. To encourage excess water to run-off easily, a gradient or fall, will be developed, if one is not already present in the natural lay of the land. You can either redirect this water away from your dwelling, or direct it into drainage channels installed between your house and the drive.

The base on which the paving blocks are laid is formed by shovelling sharp sand onto the packed down sub-base aggregate.

All driveways in Parkeston more than 5 sq metres must allow excess surface water to run off to a suitable permeable area. Planning permission from your local council will be needed, if this precondition can't be complied with. Any excess water from your drive cannot be redirected into the drainage system because of the risk of localised flooding.

To make sure that your new driveway conforms to the legal guidelines, a reliable Parkeston block paving installer will figure out your requirements for drainage as an integral part of the installation process and take any necessary action. This might require built-in drainage channels, a permeable driveway and perhaps even the digging of a dedicated soak-away area on your land.

Houses that are within a designated conservation area will require additional consideration regarding drainage and design factors. A reputable block paving installer will have the experience and knowledge to be able to steer you through this tricky process.

Block pavers come in many different colours, sizes and shapes to suit any design and pattern of drive you want. From standard straight sided, square or oblong blocks, to curved, diamond, circular and s-shape, there'll be a style for you. You can match your driveway colours with your home's brickwork, or create an eye-catching feature with a completely different colour.

Traditional style pavers, better known as tumble or tumbled pavers, are available for older properties in Parkeston, to create a sympathetic and seamless entryway to your home. These are pre-faded and have a character and reclaimed look to their appearance. You can also purchase contemporary block pavers if you're aiming to concoct a more modern feel, and a high-gloss finish is even possible by applying a suitable sealant.

The layout of your new block paving driveway in Parkeston could be a basic square or rectangular shape, or perhaps you've got landscaping features which it will need to weave around. To accomplish different effects, the laying of block paving can be carried out in a number of patterns; Herringbone, Stretcher Bond and Basketweave, being the most commonplace. Regardless of the design or pattern you plump for, a dependable block paving specialist in Parkeston will be able to build you a fabulous looking drive that will turn a few heads.

Edging to your block paving drive should also be considered. You can discuss with your chosen contractor the pros and cons of raised edging, different colours and shapes, or if your drive butts up against walls, whether it actually needs edging at all.

When you receive a quote for block paving installation, the fees for the removal of waste and its expedient manner of disposal should mentioned. The overall size of your new driveway will determine the amount of earth and existing driveway materials that will need to be disposed of. If it cannot be used on other sections of your garden, any excess soil must be moved by by truck, trailer or in a skip. Any earth and other excavated materials should be removed to a registered site, in a sound and responsible fashion.

Almost all block paving installers in Parkeston will urge you to put a coat of sealant on your new drive after it has been installed, although this is not essential. Sealing a block paved driveway will help shield it from staining, reduce the risk of weed and algae growth, prevents fading and extends the lifespan of your driveway. The applying of a quality block paving seal is a great way to protect the sizeable investment you've made in your drive.

Block paving driveways should never be treated straight after installation, because it is essential for the sand and jointing to properly settle for a period of time. The suggested waiting time for coating a new driveway with sealer is six months, and it is always better to use a professional for this type of project as it's difficult to put right any mistakes in this process.

You can transform the appearance of your home in Parkeston, with a new block paved patio or driveway. It can provide you with a stable and hard wearing area for parking your car, or create a wonderful area where you can relax and enjoy a durable barbeque and seating area in your garden.

Block paving work can be done in Parkeston and also in nearby places like: Harwich, Wix, Erwarton, Shop Corner, Wrabness, Tendring, Stones Green, Parkeston Quay, Dovercourt, Upper Dovercourt, Little Oakley, Harkstead, Bradfield Heath, Shotley, Great Oakley, Ramsey, together with these postcodes CO12 4NR, CO12 4QG, CO12 4BE, CO12 4GA, CO12 4AS, CO12 4NZ, CO12 4AT, CO12 4QW, CO12 4SZ, CO12 4FE. Locally based Parkeston block paving specialists will probably have the phone code 01255 and the postcode CO12.

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Block paving has recently been carried out in the following Parkeston streets and areas - Dockfield Avenue, Hazelville Close, Whinfield Avenue, Ray Avenue, High Street, Alexandra Street, Willow Way, Sweden Close, Fronk's Road, Parade Drive, Grafton Road, Arderne Close, Freshfields, Deanes Court, Bullfinch Close, Mill Close, West End Lane, Musgrave Close, Oakland Road, Elizabeth Road, Valley Road, Oulton Close, Pelham Close, Bexley Avenue, Regimental Way, Holly Close, Bramble Tye, King's Road, Beach Road, Vaux Avenue, as well as the following Parkeston area postcodes: CO12 4NR, CO12 4QG, CO12 4BE, CO12 4GA, CO12 4AS, CO12 4NZ, CO12 4AT, CO12 4QW, CO12 4SZ, CO12 4FE.

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