Block Paving Derry

Block Paving Derry Northern Ireland (BT47): An eye-catching way to add a patio, pathway or drive to your property or garden in Derry, is by using block paving. While block paving does have a myriad of uses in both residential and commercial settings, it's most commonly used for constructing durable and long lasting parking areas for vehicles.

The professional installation of a block paved drive will add some extra value to your house, because off-road parking is an extremely desirable feature for any Derry property. If you decide to put some money into a really decent area of block paving right now, you'll not only gain by having the use of a valuable facility in the future, you'll also get a large part of your investment back when you eventually come around to selling.

You need to think about the dimensions of your block paved driveway in Derry during the design phase, to make certain that it's big enough for your purpose. It is advisable to plan your new drive to be able to move around and safely park your car, but certainly you may be constrained by the dimensions of the garden area you've got to build it on. It's also a good idea, if possible, to think of building a drive that has enough room for more than just one car. This will provide the extra space required when people visit your home, and for further cars that may be purchased by your family later on.

Always try to get no less than 3 estimates from different companies, when your are attempting to find a professional contractor to lay your new block paving driveway or patio in Derry. Where possible, you can ask friends and family members who've had a block paving dive installed, for their advice and recommendations.

Any Derry block paving installer worth their salt will be very happy to provide you with a cost-free and in depth quotation for the whole project. Any contractors who just turn up at your front door saying they "happen to be working locally on another job", should generally be avoided. There are hundreds of horrific stories of householders having substandard work, or being embarrassed and out of pocket when the promised drive isn't properly finished, by these sorts of low-lifes.

Factored into any quote would be items like:

• Preparing the groundwork (excavations)
• Sub-base installation
• Drainage and water run-off specifications
• Colour, design and quantity of block pavers
• Disposal of waste
• Other factors to consider

If your new block paved driveway is replacing an existing driveway, it's going to be necessary to lift, remove and recycle the old construction materials. Further excavations will often be required to make sure that your new block paved driveway complies with regulations relating to the DPC (damp proof course) of your property. The rules require that new driveway installations 2 brick courses below the existing damp proof course of your house.

Derry block paving driveways that are being installed over bare earth or grass, will need about 230mm of soil to be dug out and removed from the site. This will allow for the creation of a proper sub-base and sharp sand layer, before any actual block pavers are laid.

The sub-base is composed of a layer of MOT Type 1 crushed stones and gravel topped with sharp sand. A sturdy sub-base ensures that your drive won't shift or develop dips and low lying spots where puddles can form. The Type 1 is a crushed aggregate, usually made from granite or limestone which is compacted to create a durable, strong and firm surface for your patio, path or drive in Derry.

This is the stage where any issues with drainage will be dealt with. To let the water to drain away easily, a fall or gradient, will be introduced, if one isn't already present in the natural lay of the land. This will be directed either away from your property or into drainage channels that are inserted between your home and the driveway.

The base onto which the blocks are arranged is created by shovelling sharp sand onto the packed down sub-base type 1 aggregate.

Any driveway in Derry that has an area of over 5 sq metres, must have a provision for the excess water to drain off to a permeable area close by. If your driveway can't observe this caveat, planning permission you'll have to apply for planning permission from your local authority. Any excess water from your drive isn't allowed to be diverted into the drainage system in order to avoid local flooding.

To make certain that your new driveway sticks to the legal guidelines, an experienced Derry block paving installation specialist will ascertain your requirements for drainage as an integral part of the driveway installation process and take any necessary action. They may need to excavate a soak-away on your property, install a permeable driveway or add integrated drainage channels, so as to achieve this.

Further design and drainage aspects might have to be considered if your home is within a designated conservation area. With their experience and knowhow, an established block paving installer will be able to successfully guide you through this process, and bring it to a satisfactory conclusion.

To suit any design of drive you need, block pavers come in a variety of different sizes, shapes and colours. From simple straight sided, square or rectangular block pavers, to curved, s-shape, circular and diamond, there will be a style for you. You can match up your drive colours with the brickwork of your property, or create a striking feature with a totally different colour.

Traditional style pavers, generally known as tumbled or tumble pavers, are readily available for older properties in Derry, to create a more sympathetic and seamless entryway to your house. These are pre-faded during manufacture and have a character and rustic feel to their appearance. For a that more modern feel, you can also purchase contemporary pavers, which can produce a high-gloss surface finish when suitably sealed.

Dependant upon the layout of your garden, your new driveway in Derry could be laid out as a basic square or oblong shape, or it could weave around other landscaped features for a more pleasing effect. To accomplish various effects, block paving can be laid in many patterns; Herringbone, Basketweave and Stretcher Bond, being among the most widespread. A skilled block paving installer in Derry will provide you with a quality driveway that looks magnificent, whichever design or pattern you choose.

You should also look at installing some block paving edging. Your local contractor will be happy to talk about the advantages of raised edging, contrasting shapes and colours, or if your new drive even needs an edging at all.

Fees for the removal of waste materials and the responsible manner of its disposal should all be included in a block paving installation quotation. The size of your new drive will determine the amount of earth and existing driveway materials that will be required to be gotten rid of. Unless you are able to make use of the excavated soil in other sections of your garden, it will have to be carted away by truck or trailer. Soil and associated materials that are excavated during the installation must be disposed of in a sound, responsible fashion at a registered site.

Even though not essential for your new driveway in Derry, you may be advised to put a sealing coat the block paving after it has been installed. Sealing can help to extend the lifespan of your block paved driveway, it also brings out the true colour, slows down fading, inhibits the risk of algae growth and keeps it from staining. If you wish to protect the investment of time and money you've made in your new block paving driveway, sealing it is a good way to do it.

Since the joints and sand need to settle properly over time, sealants shouldn't ever be put on a recently installed drive. The recommended waiting time for applying seal to a new driveway is 6 mths, and it is always better to use a professional for this type of project as it's difficult to rectify any mistakes with this process.

You can totally transform the look of your property in Derry, with a block paving drive or patio. It can provide you with an area to sit and relax in your garden, a durable area for safely parking your vehicles, or create a distinctive and unique pathway for accessing your property.

Block paving work can be undertaken in Derry and also nearby in: Eglinton, Strabane, Draperstown, Castlerock, Strathfoyle, Claudy, Ballykelly, Feeny, Limavady, Derry, New Buildings, Portstewart, Ardmore, Drumahoe, Greysteel, Dunnamanagh, Dungiven, as well as in these postcodes BT47 3LA, BT47 2JQ, BT47 2TA, BT47 2JU, BT47 2LW, BT47 2DS, BT47 2DX, BT47 3GX, BT47 3GS, BT47 3LT. Locally based Derry block pavers will probably have the phone code 028 and the postcode BT47. Verifying this can confirm that you are accessing local providers of block paving. Derry homeowners will be able to utilise these and many other paving related services. Simply click on the "quote" banner to get information on block paving in your area.

Derry Paving Related Tasks

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Northern Ireland Block Paver Enquiries

The latest Northern Ireland block paving job posts: Yanis and Efa Fenton recently requested a price quote for a block paved patio area for a bungalow in Dollingstown, Northern Ireland. Colton Perry was trying to find a block paving specialist near Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland. Ruairi Chan from Castledawson, Northern Ireland wanted some block paving done in the garden of his semi-detached house. Chris and Haleema Hobbs recently enquired about getting a price for a block paved path and driveway for a detached house in Limavady, Northern Ireland. Cayden and Alara Gorman recently requested an estimate for a block paved patio area and driveway for a detached house in Donaghcloney. Isla-Rose Dover recently requested an estimate for a block paved drive and pathway for a cottage in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Efa and Jose Mcdonagh recently requested a quote for a block paved patio and driveway for a semi-detached house in Bessbrook. Mr and Mrs Matthams recently requested a quotation for a block paved patio and driveway for a cottage in Annalong. These Northern Ireland householders conducted a search for "block paving Northern Ireland" and located this web page on either Bing, Google or Yahoo.

Block Pavers Near Derry

Also find: Castlerock block paving, Strabane block paving, Portstewart block paving, Drumahoe block paving, Limavady block paving, Strathfoyle block paving, New Buildings block paving, Ballykelly block paving, Dunnamanagh block paving, Ardmore block paving, Eglinton block paving, Feeny block paving, Derry block paving, Draperstown block paving, Claudy block paving, Dungiven block paving, Greysteel block paving services and more. The majority of these areas are catered for by people who do block paving. Derry homeowners can get block paving price quotes by clicking here.

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Block Paving Around Derry

Homeowners who live in the following roads have recently enquired about block paving - Cranford Crescent, Helen Street, Mourne Drive, Aileach Road, Fernabbey Court, Glenabbey Mews, Sevenoaks Fold, Father Mulvey Park, Longtower Street, Long Tower Court, Upper Galliagh Road, Ardan Road, Glenside Road, Seventree Road, Harvey Street, Beaufort Drive, Macneice Close, Knockbrack Park, Sheelin Park, Bayview Terrace, The Diamond, Caw Mews, Ardglen Park, St. Johns Park, Stoneburn Place, McClay Gardens, Coney Road, Charlotte Street, Arden Place, Lone Moor Road, as well as the following local Derry postcodes: BT47 3LA, BT47 2JQ, BT47 2TA, BT47 2JU, BT47 2LW, BT47 2DS, BT47 2DX, BT47 3GX, BT47 3GS, BT47 3LT. Work was undertaken in these areas by experts in block paving. Derry homeowners enjoyed reliable and top quality block paving services in all cases.

More Derry Tradespeople

Needless to say, whenever you are doing home improvements in Derry, Northern Ireland, you'll probably need all sorts of different tradesmen and aside from a block paving specialist in Derry, Northern Ireland, you could also need patio layers in Derry, fence installers in Derry, weeding in Derry, soil drainage services in Derry, waste removal in Derry, a bricklayer in Derry, landscape gardeners in Derry, carpenters in Derry, skip hire in Derry, garden decking in Derry, an electrician in Derry, garden clearance in Derry, garden shed installation in Derry, a handyman in Derry, lawn mowing services in Derry, artificial grass installers in Derry, garden design in Derry, a building contractor in Derry, driveway pavers in Derry, tree surgery in Derry, garden pond installation in Derry, hedge trimming in Derry, and other different Derry tradesmen.

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