Block Paving Dursley

Block Paving Dursley Gloucestershire (GL11): When considering hard landscaping features for your property in Dursley, block paving is especially popular for pathways, patio areas and drives. The the most widespread use of block pavers in both commercial and domestic settings is for building a durable and long-lasting parking spot for cars.

Off-road parking is an extremely appealing feature for any property in Dursley, and a professionally installed block paving driveway will increase the value of your home. If you elect to put some money into a really decent area of block paving now, you'll not only gain the advantage of having the use of a valuable facility going forward, you will also reap the benefits when you eventually come around to selling.

It is crucial that you carefully consider how large to make your block paving driveway in Dursley, and to prepare a detailed design for the intended area. It is best to organise your drive to be able to move around and safely park your vehicle, but certainly you may be constrained by the size of the land area you've got to build it on. If it's at all possible in your situation, it is also a wise idea to build a drive that can accommodate one more car. This will give you the additional space required when tradesmen or visitors call, and for additional vehicles that may be owned by your household moving forward.

When you are hunting for a skilled block paver in Dursley, always attempt to get a minimum of three fully itemised quotations from different companies in the area. Where possible, you could ask friends or neighbours who have had a block pave drive installed, for their recommendations and advice.

Any Dursley block paving installer worthy of the name will be delighted to provide you with a completely free and detailed quote for the whole project. Any people who just rock up at your front door declaring they "just happen to be in the area on another project", should be avoided at all costs. They might of course be genuine (very unlikely), and there are hundreds of scary stories of property owners being embarrassed and out of pocket when a driveway is not completed, or having second-rate work carried out.

Stuff that you should anticipate seeing specified on any acceptable quote may be:

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

If you already have a drive, the old construction materials and waste will have to be lifted, removed and disposed of in a responsible way. Further excavations will often be required to make sure your new block paving driveway adheres to regulations in relation to your property's damp proof course. The guidelines require that new driveways are installed 2 brick courses or 6 inches below the existing damp proof course of your property.

Roughly 230mm (9") of soil will have to be dug out and removed if your block paving driveway in Dursley is being laid on top of bare earth or grass. This ensures that before any block pavers are laid, a decent sub-base and sharp sand stratum can be established.

A layer of MOT Type 1 crushed gravel and stones, topped with sharp sand, will be utilised to create the sub-base. To make certain that the driveway will not move or develop dips and low lying spots where puddles can form, a sound sub-base is crucial. Generally made from limestone or granite which is compacted to form a durable, solid and strong surface for your patio area, footpath or drive in Dursley, Type 1 is a form of crushed granular aggregate.

During this stage of the installation process potential drainage issues will be taken care of. A fall or gradient, will be introduced, if this is not already inherent in the lay of the land, to encourage excess water to drain away easily. Either drainage channels/grates can be inserted in between your dwelling and the drive for steering away this water, or it can just be redirected away from your property by the effect of gradient.

Once the type 1 sub-base has been compacted down, sharp sand can be added and levelled off to form a good base for arranging the block pavers.

All driveways in Dursley above 5 sq mtr must allow excess surface water to drain away to a permeable area. If your drive cannot observe this proviso, planning permission will be necessary from your local council. So as to avert local flooding, any excess water from your drive cannot be diverted into the drainage system.

As part of the driveway installation process, a professional block paving installer in Dursley will ascertain your drainage needs and take action as necessary to keep your new drive within the law. They may need to install a permeable driveway, excavate a soakaway area or add integrated drainage channels/grates, so as to accomplish this.

Additional drainage and design features might have to be considered if your home is within a conservation area. With their experience and knowhow, a decent installation contractor should be able to successfully shepherd you through this tricky process, and reach an acceptable solution.

There are many different sizes, colours and shapes of block paving, and whatever design of drive you want, you should have no trouble finding something that suits. From simple straight edged, square or oblong pavers, to circular, s-shape, curved and diamond, there'll be a style for you. You could create an eye-catching feature with a totally different colour, or choose one that pretty much matches the brickwork of your house.

Older buildings in Dursley may be better suited to the traditional style of pavers, better known as tumble or tumbled pavers, which produce a more sympathetic and seamless result. Pre-faded during manufacture and having a reclaimed and time-worn appearance, tumbled pavers give the impression that they have been in that setting for many years. There are also contemporary block pavers for a more modern look, which when given a coat of a suitable sealer, give a high-gloss finish.

Your new block paved driveway in Dursley could be designed as a basic square or rectangular shape, or it could snake its way around other landscaped features of your garden. To achieve distinctive effects, block paving can be laid in a number of patterns; Basketweave, Stretcher Bond and Herringbone, being the most common. No matter what design you dream up, a good block paving installer in Dursley will be able to build you a wonderful looking driveway that will be the talk of the street.

Installing an edging to your block paved area should also be given some consideration. To find out about the pros and cons of raised edging, contrasting shapes and colours, or if your drive is flanked by walls, whether it in fact needs edging at all, you can talk to your block paving contractor.

Any block paving installation estimate must include an itemised allowance for the removal of waste and soil and the responsible method of its disposal. The quantity of waste materials and soil that will need to be carted away will be determined by the size of your new drive. Any excess soil will have to be carted away by truck if it cannot be used in other parts of your garden. Earth and old driveway materials that are excavated throughout the installation must be disposed of in a sound, eco-friendly manner at a registered site.

While it is not really essential for your new drive in Dursley, you may be encouraged to put a coat of sealant on the block paving after it has been installed. Sealing can help to lengthen the life of your block paving driveway, it also enhances the colour, inhibits the risk of algae growth, stops fading and keeps it from staining. A coating of sealant is the perfect way to secure the investment that you've made in your block paved driveway.

Sealers must never be put on a freshly installed block paving driveway as jointing and sand needs to settle properly for some time. It is recommended that you wait no less than six months before applying sealant to a new driveway, and it's advisable to use a specialist for the application because mistakes are hard to correct.

You can truly transform the appearance of your house in Dursley, with a block paving drive or patio. It can create a fantastic area where you can relax and enjoy a durable barbeque and seating area in your garden, or provide a hard wearing and stable area for safely parking your vehicle.

Block paving work can be done in Dursley and also in nearby places like: Newport, Stinchcombe, Woodmancote, Draycott, Wootton under Edge, Berkeley Heath, Woodfield, Lower Cam, Uley, Slimbridge, Breadstone, Gossington, Cam, North Nibley, Bowcott, Moorend, Kingswood, as well as in these postcodes GL11 4EF, GL11 4HN, GL11 4EX, GL11 4DF, GL11 4ER, GL11 4GY, GL11 4PF, GL11 4QB, GL11 4LN, GL11 4AU. Local Dursley block pavers will most likely have the postcode GL11 and the telephone code 01453. Checking this should confirm you access local providers of block paving. Dursley householders are able to benefit from these and numerous other block paving related services. Click on the "quote" banner to get details about block paving in your area.

Dursley Paving Related Tasks

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Block Paving Gloucestershire

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Throughout Gloucestershire you should be able to find block paving specialists who will offer various services for different paving needs. If you're unable to find the right block paving contractor in Dursley itself then you will surely be able to find one close by.

Gloucestershire Block Paver Enquiries

Current Gloucestershire block paving customer projects: Braydon Sykes and Leja Sykes recently enquired about the possibility of a block paving patio area and driveway for a semi-detached house in Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire. Aaryan Cowan was looking for a block paving specialist near Prestbury. Angel Ring and Humphrey Ring recently asked for a quotation for a block paved patio and driveway for a cottage in Lechlade. Khaleesi and Elliot Goodall recently enquired about the possibility of a block paved driveway for a terraced house in Westerleigh, Gloucestershire. Mr and Mrs Quinn recently requested a quotation for a block paved drive and pathway for a semi-detached house in Wick. Teigan and Fynn Boyle recently enquired about getting a price for a block paved drive for a cottage in Dymock. Stevie and Wesley Firth recently asked for a quotation for a block paved driveway for a cottage in Brockworth. Cory Dowell was looking for a block paving installer near Awre, Gloucestershire. All these people searched for "block paving Gloucestershire" and noticed this web page on either Google, Yahoo or Bing.

Block Pavers Near Dursley

Also find: Draycott block paving, Uley block paving, Slimbridge block paving, Kingswood block paving, Berkeley Heath block paving, Woodfield block paving, Moorend block paving, Newport block paving, Wootton under Edge block paving, Lower Cam block paving, Woodmancote block paving, Cam block paving, Breadstone block paving, Gossington block paving, North Nibley block paving, Bowcott block paving, Stinchcombe block paving services and more. All these locations are catered for by people who do block paving. Dursley residents can get block paving price quotes by going here.

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Block Paving Around Dursley

Block paving work was recently requested by folks living in Chestal, Kings Drive, The Broadway, Bull Pitch, Castle Stream Court, Fort Lane, Garden Suburb, Burnt Oak, Rosebery Road, Kingshill Road, First Avenue, Bramble Drive, Second Avenue, The Slade, Tilsdown, Lister Street, Twinberrow Lane, Rosebery Park, Long Street, Ganzell Lane, Highfields Approach, Rowan Grove, Sutton Close, Water Street, The Knapp, St David's Crescent and these Dursley postcodes: GL11 4EF, GL11 4HN, GL11 4EX, GL11 4DF, GL11 4ER, GL11 4GY, GL11 4PF, GL11 4QB, GL11 4LN, GL11 4AU. These locations recently saw activity by specialists in block paving. Dursley residents enjoyed reliable and high quality block paving services.

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