Block Paving Whitehaven

Whitehaven Block Paving & Driveway Services

Block Paving Whitehaven Cumbria (CA28): If you're hoping to add driveway, path or patio to an outside area of your house in Whitehaven, block paving is an attractive way to accomplish this. The the most common use of block pavers in commercial and domestic situations is to establish a durable and long-lasting area for parking cars.

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A professionally installed a block paved driveway will increase the market value of your house, because off-road parking is a highly desirable feature for any property in Whitehaven. An investment in decent block paving now will yield a return in the future should you ever decide to sell your house.

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You need to think about the overall dimensions of your block pave driveway in Whitehaven during the design stage, to make sure it's large enough for your purpose. You will need to be able to easily park and move around your car or vehicle, and it is advisable to plan your drive around these prerequisites, even though the dimensions of the garden area you have to build it on may well determine this. It is also a wise idea, if possible, to think of putting in a drive that can hold more than just one car. This will give you the extra space needed when visitors or tradesmen call, and for extra vehicles that could be purchased by your household in the future.

When hunting for an experienced contractor to lay your new block paved area in Whitehaven, always get a minimum of 3 detailed quotations from different companies. Where possible, you could ask friends and family who've had a block paved drive installed, for their advice and recommendations.

Any Whitehaven block paving company worthy of the name will be willing to provide you with a free and in depth quote for the proposed project. Any contractors who just rock up at your door declaring they "just happen to be in the area on another project", should be avoided at all costs. They could obviously be legitimate (but are unlikely to be), and there are hundreds of horrific stories of householders being left out of pocket when a driveway is not finished, or receiving second-rate work carried out.

Things that you should count on seeing itemised on any satisfactory quotation may be:

  • Preparing the groundwork (excavations)
  • Sub-base installation
  • Water run-off and drainage prerequisites
  • Quantity, colour and style of block pavers
  • Disposal of waste materials
  • Other considerations

GROUNDWORK PREPARATION

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If you already have a drive, the old materials and waste products will have to be lifted, removed and disposed of in a responsible way. More excavations may be necessary to make certain that your new block pave driveway conforms to building regulations in relation to the DPC (damp proof course) of your home. New driveway installations need to be at least 2 courses of bricks or 6 inches below the current damp proof course.

Whitehaven block paved driveways that are being installed over grass or bare earth, will need roughly 230mm (nine inches) of soil to be dug out and taken away. This is going to allow for the installation of a proper sub-base and sharp sand stratum, before your block paving is laid.

INSTALLATION OF THE SUB-BASE

The sub-base is composed of a layer of MOT Type 1 crushed material covered with sharp sand. To make certain that your driveway will not shift or develop low lying spots where puddles can form, a solid sub-base is essential. Firmly packed down to create a firm, strong and durable surface for your footpath, drive or patio in Whitehaven, MOT Type 1 is a crushed aggregate, normally made from limestone or granite.

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This is the stage where any potential drainage issues will be dealt with. To allow the water to drain away easily, a gradient or fall, will be introduced, if not already present in the lay of the land. Either drainage channels/grates can be installed between your home and the driveway for channelling this water away, or it can simply be redirected away from the property by the incline.

The final base onto which the paving blocks are arranged is formed by the addition of sharp sand to the compacted type 1 sub-base.

WATER RUN-OFF AND DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS

Every driveway in Whitehaven which has an area of more than 5m2, must have the provision for excess water to run off to a suitable permeable area nearby. If your drive can't conform to this precondition, planning permission will be necessary from your local authorities. Any excess water from your drive is not allowed to be redirected into the drainage system in order to prevent local flooding.

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Any experienced block paving installation company in Whitehaven will analyse your drainage requirements and take the measures needed to keep your new driveway within the law, as an integral part of the installation process. In order to achieve this they may need to add built-in drainage grates/channels, install a SUDS compliant permeable driveway or excavate a soakaway on your property .

If your house is within a designated conservation area, further design and drainage features may need to be considered. To get guidance and advice through this process, you must seek the assistance of a reliable block paving installer in Whitehaven.

COLOUR, AMOUNT AND STYLE OF PAVERS

Pavers come in a number of different sizes, shapes and colours to suit any design and layout of driveway you need. From the regular and ubiquitous, straight sided, rectangular or square pavers, to the more flamboyant, circular, curved, diamond and s-shape designs, there will surely be a style that satisfies your needs perfectly. You could create an attractive feature with a different colour, or select one which closely matches the brickwork of your property.

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Older buildings in Whitehaven might be more suited to the traditional style of block paving, better known as tumbled or tumble pavers, which produce a more sympathetic and seamless result. Pre-faded and with a reclaimed and time-worn appearance, tumbled block pavers give the impression that they've been in that setting for years. There's also contemporary block paving for that more modern feel, which when given a coat of a suitable sealer, give a high-gloss finish.

Dependant upon the layout of your garden area, your new block paved drive in Whitehaven could be laid out as a basic square or rectangular shape, or weave around other existing features for a more attractive effect. The three most commonplace block paving designs are Stretcher Bond, Herringbone and Basketweave, although block paving can be laid in a number of patterns to gain different effects. A skilled block paving company in Whitehaven will be able to provide you with a quality drive that looks amazing, whatever pattern you choose.

You should also think about installing a suitable block paving edging. Your local installer will be glad to chat about the finer details of raised edging, contrasting shapes or colours, or if your new drive even needs an edging (as when bounded by walls).

THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE

When you're given a quote for block paving installation, an allowance for the removal of waste and soil and its proper method of disposal should all be listed. The dimensions of your new drive will influence the volume of soil and existing driveway materials that will need to be gotten rid of. Any excavated soil will need to be shifted by truck if it cannot be utilised in other parts of your garden. Any excavated earth and other waste materials should be disposed of at a registered site, in a sound and eco-friendly fashion.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

You could be encouraged to apply a seal to the block paving after it has been installed, although this is not essential for your new drive in Whitehaven. You can extend the lifespan of your block paving drive by treating it, and furthermore the sealer keeps it from staining, reduces the growth of weeds, improves the colour and prevents fading. If you would like to protect the investment you've made in your block paving driveway, sealing it is the ideal way to do it.

Block paved driveways should never be treated right after installation, as it's important for the jointing and sand to settle properly for a period of time. It is best to use a professional for the application of sealer, as mistakes are difficult to fix, and it is also suggested that you wait no less than 6 mths before doing it.

CONCLUSION

A block paved patio or drive can totally transform the appearance of your property in Whitehaven. It can provide you with a hard wearing and stable area for parking your car, or create a splendid area where you can enjoy a durable seating and BBQ area in your garden.

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Block paving work can be carried out in Whitehaven and also in: Distington, Mirehouse, Moor Row, Howman, Arlecdon, Sandwith, Rottington, Parton, Harras Moor, Bigrigg, Frizington, Ennerdale Bridge, Bransty, Moresby Parks, Moresby, Hensingham, as well as in these postcodes CA28 6SG, CA28 6AZ, CA28 6DY, CA28 6EP, CA28 6JF, CA28 6SA, CA28 6DX, CA28 6AA, CA28 6NG, and CA28 6BS. Locally based Whitehaven block paving services will likely have the telephone dialling code 01946 and the postcode CA28. Verifying this should ensure that you access local providers of block paving. Whitehaven home and business owners can benefit from these and countless other similar services.

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Also find: Hensingham block paving, Moresby block paving, Moor Row block paving, Harras Moor block paving, Parton block paving, Mirehouse block paving, Arlecdon block paving, Frizington block paving, Rottington block paving, Moresby Parks block paving, Distington block paving, Sandwith block paving, Bransty block paving, Bigrigg block paving, Ennerdale Bridge block paving, Howman block paving and more. People who are hunting for block paving, will find that these services are readily available in all these towns and areas. Business and home owners in these areas can obtain estimates for block paving by clicking here.

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(This block paving Whitehaven article was edited and updated on 22-02-2024)

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