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Block Paved Driveways & Patios Reading

Block Paving Reading Berkshire (RG1): A stylish way to create a pathway, drive or patio area to your garden in Reading, is by using block paving. Creating a hard wearing and durable area for parking vehicles is the principal use of block paving in both commercial and residential situations.

Off-road parking is a particularly appealing feature for any Reading property, and a professional installation of a block paved driveway will increase the market value of your house. An investment in good block paving now will yield a return in the long run should you ever decide to sell your house.

You will want to think carefully about the overall dimensions of your block pave driveway in Reading during the design stage, to make sure it is large enough for your purpose. It is advisable to design your drive to be able to easily park and move your vehicle, but naturally you might be constrained by the dimensions of the land area you have to build on. It is also a good idea, where possible, to think of putting in a drive that has room for more than one car. This enables visitors to park their own vehicles or possibly an older child's car when they eventually get through their driving test.

Always try to obtain no less than 3 fully itemised quotations from different firms, when your are attempting to find a reliable contractor to install your block paving driveway or patio in Reading. You could ask for recommendations and advice from family and friends, if any of them have had a block paved driveway installed recently.

Any self-respecting Reading block paving installer will offer you a free and detailed quote for the full project. Try and keep away from people who state that they "happen to be working locally on another project." Although they might be genuine, there are far too many horror stories of householders having shoddy work, or being left out of pocket when a driveway is not finished.

Stuff that you can anticipate seeing itemised on any satisfactory quotation could be:

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

GROUNDWORK PREPARATION

If you have a pre-existing drive, this material will have to be removed and disposed of in the correct manner. It might be required to carry out additional excavations to make sure that building regulations relating to the damp proof course of your property are observed. New installations of driveways require them to be 2 brick courses or 150mm below the existing damp proof course.

Reading block paved driveways being laid on bare earth or grass, will need about 230mm of soil to be dug out and taken away. This allows for a decent sub-base and sharp sand to be laid before the block pavers are installed.

INSTALLING THE SUB-BASE

A layer of MOT Type 1 crushed gravel and stones, covered with sharp sand, will be used to form the sub-base. To ensure that the driveway won't move or develop dips where water can pool, a sturdy sub-base is vital. The Type 1 is a crushed granular aggregate, typically comprising granite or limestone which is compacted to create a strong, firm and durable surface for your driveway, terrace or path in Reading.

During this phase of the installation any potential drainage issues will be addressed. An incline or fall, will be developed, if one is not already present in the natural lay of the land, to allow excess water to run-off easily. This will be directed either away from your property or into drainage grates installed between your drive and your dwelling.

Once the sub-base aggregate has been compacted down, sharp sand is added and levelled out to create a base for laying and arranging the block pavers.

WATER RUN-OFF AND DRAINAGE

All driveways in Reading above 5 sq mtr must allow surface water to drain away to a suitable permeable area. If your drive cannot abide by this precondition, planning permission you will need to get planning permission from your local authorities. In order to avert local flooding, any water run-off from your drive cannot be diverted into the main drainage system.

Pathway Block Paving Near Reading Berkshire

To make sure your new driveway adheres to the regulations, a competent Reading block paving specialist will check your drainage requirements as part of the driveway installation process and take any necessary measures. This might require the installation of built-in drainage channels, a SUDS compliant permeable driveway and perhaps even the digging of a soakway area somewhere on your land.

Homes which are inside the legally defined limits of a conservation area will require added consideration with regards to design and drainage aspects. An established block paving installer will have the knowhow and experience to steer you through this process.

DESIGN, COLOUR AND QUANTITY OF PAVERS

There are a number of different shapes, sizes and colours of block paving, and no matter what design and pattern of drive you want, you should be able to find a suitable solution. From standard straight edged, square or oblong pavers, to s-shape, diamond, curved and circular, you'll find a style for you. You could create an attractive feature with a contrasting colour, or pick one that pretty much matches and complements your home's brickwork.

Traditional style block paving, known as tumbled pavers, can be purchased for older buildings in Reading, to create a sympathetic and seamless entryway to your home. These are pre-faded and have a character and reclaimed appearance. There is also contemporary block paving for that more modern feel, which when suitably sealed, provide a high-gloss finish.

Based upon the layout of your garden, your new block paving drive in Reading could be laid out as a straightforward oblong or square shape, or it could weave its way around other landscaping features for a more attractive effect. Block paving can be done in several patterns for different effects; Herringbone, Stretcher Bond and Basketweave are 3 of the most common designs. Whatever the pattern, an experienced block paving contractor in Reading will build a quality driveway that looks fantastic.

You should also consider installing a suitable block paving edging. To find out about the benefits of raised kerb stones, contrasting shapes or colours, or if your driveway butts up against walls, whether it needs edging at all, you can chat with your chosen contractor.

WASTE DISPOSAL

When you're given a estimate for block paving installation, the charges for the removal of waste materials and its correct manner of disposal should all be listed. The scale of your new drive will determine the amount of earth and waste materials that will be required to be gotten rid of. If it cannot be utilised on other parts of your garden, any excess earth must be ferried away by truck or in a skip. Any soil and other excavated waste must be removed to a registered site, in a sound and eco-friendly manner.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

Almost all block paving installers in Reading will urge you to seal your new driveway after it has been installed, although this isn't essential by any means. Sealing can prolong the life of your block paved driveway, it also prevents fading, protects it from staining, brings out the true colour and lowers the risk of weed growth. The applying of a decent block paving sealer is a great way to safeguard the considerable investment that you have made in your driveway.

Because the jointing and sand needs to properly settle for some time, sealants shouldn't ever be put on to a freshly installed driveway. It is recommended to wait no less than 6 months before applying sealant to a new block paved driveway, and it is advised to use a professional for the application because mistakes are difficult to resolve.

TO CONCLUDE

Besides adding a useful feature, and boosting the price of your building, you can transform the appearance of your home with a new block paved driveway or patio. It can provide you with an area to sit and chill out in your garden, a hard wearing area for safely parking your vehicles, or create a distinctive and unique garden path leading up to your house.

Block paving work can be done in Reading and also in nearby places like: Emmer Green, Englefield, Sulham, Earley, Tidmarsh, Lower Earley, Mapledurham, Norcot, Binfield Heath, Dunsden Green, Trench Green, Purley on Thames, Theale, Caversham Heights, West Reading, Southcote, Pangbourne, Tokers Green, Shinfield, Play Hatch, Chazey Heath, Sonning, Whitley, Pingewood, Calcot, Caversham, as well as in these postcodes RG1 1AT, RG1 2AD, RG1 2EA, RG1 1PB, RG1 2PY, RG1 2BH, RG1 1DP, RG1 2LZ, RG1 2PD, RG1 2QH. Local Reading block pavers will most likely have the postcode RG1 and the telephone code 0118. Verifying this can ensure that you are accessing locally based providers of block paving. Reading householders will be able to benefit from these and lots of other related services.

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Latest Berkshire block paving customer job requests: Ethan Rushton and Saira Rushton recently enquired about the possibility of a block paved path, driveway and patio area for a cottage in Basildon, Berkshire. Mr and Mrs Gardner recently enquired about getting a price for a block paving driveway and patio area for a terraced house in Kintbury. Aoife Hatton in Earley asked the question "is there anyone who does block paving near me?". Leighton Armstrong was trying to find a block paving specialist near Speen. Alessandro and Lula Waller recently enquired about a block paved drive and pathway for a semi-detached house in Knowl Hill. Theon and Eshal Copley recently enquired about getting a price for a block paving path and driveway for a cottage in Knowl Hill. Athena Goodman was trying to find a block paving installer near Inkpen, Berkshire. Elsie and Eric Singh recently requested a quotation for a block paving driveway, patio and path for a detached house in Upper Basildon, Berkshire. These Berkshire property owners did a search for "block paving Berkshire" and came across this page on either Yahoo, Bing or Google.

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People who live in the following areas and streets have recently requested block paving - Silver Lane, Tickhill Close, Tarlton Court, The Plummery, Beecham Road, Alfred Street, Springfield Park, Bec Tithe, Church Hill, Castle Hill, Albury Close, Balmore Park, Telford Crescent, Davis Street, Chatsworth Close, Chester Street, Skye Close, Bath Road, Douglas Grange, Thames Side, Cartmel Drive, Chalkhouse Green Road, Boulton Road, Carrick Gardens, Birds Lane, Calshot Place, Saxby Close, The Walled Garden, Denby Way, Boldrewood, as well as these local Reading postcodes: RG1 1AT, RG1 2AD, RG1 2EA, RG1 1PB, RG1 2PY, RG1 2BH, RG1 1DP, RG1 2LZ, RG1 2PD, RG1 2QH. Work was done in these locations by experts in block paving. Reading residents were given reliable and professional block paving services in all cases.