Block Paving Northam

Block Paving Northam Devon (EX39): If you are looking to add patio, driveway or path to an outside area of your property in Northam, block pavers are an attractive way to accomplish this. Creating a hard wearing parking spot for vehicles is the main use of block pavers in both commercial and domestic settings.

A professionally installed a block paving driveway will increase the value of your house, because off-road parking is a particularly desirable feature for any property in Northam. An investment in decent block paving now will pay dividends in the long run should you decide to sell your house.

It's imperative that you think carefully about how large to make your block paved driveway in Northam, and to prepare a detailed design for the intended area. Obviously, you might be limited by the size of the land area that you have to build it on, but it's best to organise your new drive to be able to manoeuvre and easily park your car or vehicle. If it's at all possible in your circumstances, it's also recommended to build a driveway that has the capacity for one more vehicle. This provides enough space for visitor's cars and also for teenager's cars when they pass their test and start driving.

Always try to obtain at least 3 price quotes from different companies, when your are searching for a professional contractor to lay your block paving driveway or patio in Northam. Where possible ask neighbours or friends who have had a block paving dive installed, for their advice and recommendations.

Any self-respecting Northam firm will offer you a free and detailed quote for the entire project. Try to avoid chancers who say they "happen to be working locally on another job." There are far too many scary stories of homeowners having shoddy work, or being embarrassed and out of pocket when the promised drive isn't finished, by these types of scoundrels.

Items that will be listed in any quote might include:

• Preparation groundwork, i.e. excavations
• Sub-base installation
• Drainage and water run-off specifications
• Design, quantity and colour of block pavers
• Disposal of waste materials
• Other issues to consider

If you already have a driveway, the old construction materials and waste will need to be lifted, removed and disposed of in a responsible way. It might be required to perform further excavations to make certain that building regulations concerning the DPC (damp proof course) of your property are observed. New driveway installations should be two brick courses or 6 inches below the existing DPC.

If your block paving dive in Northam is being installed over bare earth or grass, roughly 230mm of soil will have to be excavated and removed. This ensures that before your block pavers are laid, a good sub-base and sharp sand stratum can be created.

The sub-base is made up of a sharp sand topped layer of MOT Type 1 crushed material. The installation of a solid and stable sub-base is essential to ensure the drive does not end up with low lying spots and dips where water can pool and cause problems. Made from granite or limestone which is firmly packed down to form a sturdy, firm and durable surface for your drive, footpath or patio in Northam, Type 1 is a type of crushed aggregate mixture.

Any issues with drainage will be addressed during this phase of the installation process. If one isn't already present in the lay of the land, a fall or gradient will be developed, to encourage the water to run-off. Either drainage channels/grates can be inserted between your home and the drive for channelling this water away, or it can just be redirected away from the property by the effect of gradient.

As soon as the sub-base aggregate has been compacted down, sharp sand is added and levelled out to create a good base for arranging the paving blocks.

Excess water has to be drained away to a suitable permeable area on all driveways over 5 sq mtr in Northam. Planning permission from your local council will be needed, if this stipulation cannot be adhered to. So as to prevent localised flooding, any water run-off from your driveway is not allowed to be redirected into the drainage system.

To make sure your new drive sticks to the legislation, a reliable Northam block paving specialist will determine your drainage needs as part of the driveway installation process and take any necessary measures. They might need to install a SUDS compliant permeable driveway, add built-in drainage grates/channels or excavate a dedicated soakaway, in order to achieve this.

Additional design and drainage factors may have to be considered if your home is within a declared conservation area. To get advice and guidance through this process, you should seek the assistance of a decent installation specialist in Northam.

There are many different shapes, colours and sizes of block pavers, and regardless of what design of drive you require, you should have no trouble finding something that suits. With everything from the frequently seen straight sided, oblong or square pavers, to the fancier, diamond, curved, s-shape and circular versions, you ought to be able to find the ideal style. Block paving can be colour matched to suit the brickwork of your home, or be in total contrast to create a striking feature.

To create a more sympathetic and seamless entrance for older homes in Northam, you may favour purchasing the traditional style of pavers, often called tumbled pavers. These pavers have been pre-faded during manufacture to give the appearance of being aged and time-worn. There is also contemporary block paving for that more modern feel, which when correctly sealed, create a high-gloss finish.

Depending on the layout of your garden, your new drive in Northam could be designed as a basic square or oblong shape, or snake around other existing features for a more desirable effect. Three of the most common paving designs are Basketweave, Stretcher Bond and Herringbone, although the laying of block paving can be completed in many patterns for various effects. A professional block paving specialist in Northam will be able to provide you with a quality drive that looks amazing, whichever pattern you choose.

You must also look at installing a suitable block paving edging. Your local block paving installer will be delighted to talk about the finer points of raised kerb stones, different shapes or colours, or if your drive even needs an edging (as when bounded by walls).

When you are given a estimate for block paving installation, an itemised fee for the removal of waste materials and its proper manner of disposal should accounted for. The size of your new driveway will dictate the quantity of soil and waste materials that must be carted away. Any excavated soil must be ferried away by truck if it cannot be utilised on other sections of your garden. Eco-friendly disposal at a registered site is vital for any waste soil and old driveway materials.

While not really essential for your new drive in Northam, you might be urged to put a coat of sealant on the block paving after it has been installed. Sealing a block paving drive will help protect your drive from staining, lower the risk of algae and weed growth, prevents fading and extends the lifespan of your drive. If you want to safeguard the investment of time and money you've made in your block paved drive, coating it with a quality sealant it is the perfect way to accomplish it.

Block paved driveways should never be treated right after installation, because it is vital for the sand and joints to settle properly for a good while. It's advised to use a professional for the application of sealer, as mistakes are difficult to resolve, and it is also suggested that you wait a minimum of six months before doing it.

A block paved patio or drive can totally transform the appearance of your house in Northam. It can create a wonderful area to relax and enjoy a durable BBQ and seating area in your back garden, or provide a stable and hard wearing area for parking your vehicle.

Block paving work can be undertaken in Northam and also nearby in: Roundswell, Handy Cross, Fremington, Newton Tarcey, St Johns Chapel, Weare Giffard, Appledore, Yelland, Lydacott, Bideford, Instow, Newton Tracey, Westward Ho!, Abbotsham, as well as in these postcodes EX39 1NT, EX39 1LY, EX39 2RZ, EX39 1NB, EX39 2RW, EX39 1EY, EX39 1BW, EX39 2RN, EX39 1DX, EX39 1SX. Locally based Northam block paving services will probably have the dialling code 01237 and the postcode EX39. Checking this out should ensure that you access local providers of block paving. Northam householders are able to benefit from these and countless other paving related services. Simply click the "quote" banner or form to get information on block paving in your area.

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Devon Block Paver Enquiries

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Block Pavers Near Northam

Also find: Fremington brick & block paving, Instow brick & block paving, Westward Ho! brick & block paving, Roundswell brick & block paving, Abbotsham brick & block paving, Handy Cross brick & block paving, Yelland brick & block paving, Lydacott brick & block paving, Weare Giffard brick & block paving, St Johns Chapel brick & block paving, Appledore brick & block paving, Newton Tracey brick & block paving, Newton Tarcey brick & block paving, Bideford block paving services and more. The majority of these areas are catered for by contractors who do block paving. Northam home and property owners can get quotes by going here.

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Block Paving Around Northam

Block paving work was recently needed by householders living in Fordlands Crescent, Hubbastone Road, Northam Road, Riverside Court, Morwenna Park Road, Mount Raleigh Drive, Churchfield Road, Edwards Drive, Dudley Way, Glenburnie Road, Shoreland Way, Swanswood Gardens, Diddywell Road, Adrian Close, Gainsborough Drive, Fairway, Clevelands Park, Vickers Ground, Riversmeet, Torridge Road, Tudor Close, Knights Field Way, Scott Avenue, Nelson Road, Armada Way, Jubilee Road, First Raleigh and these Northam postcodes: EX39 1NT, EX39 1LY, EX39 2RZ, EX39 1NB, EX39 2RW, EX39 1EY, EX39 1BW, EX39 2RN, EX39 1DX, EX39 1SX. Work was accomplished in these places by experts in block paving. Northam homeowners benefited from trusted and dependable block paving services.

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