Block Paving South Ockendon

Block Paving South Ockendon Essex (RM15): If you're hoping to add a drive, patio area or pathway to the garden of your property in South Ockendon, block paving is an eye-catching way to achieve this. Whilst block paving does have many uses in both residential and commercial environments, it's most frequently used for constructing durable and hard wearing parking areas for vehicles.

For any property in South Ockendon, off-road parking is a highly appealing feature which will increase the value of your house, as long as it is installed professionally. Should you eventually decide to sell your house, money invested in properly laid block paving now, will pay dividends in the long term.

When designing your new block pave driveway in South Ockendon it's essential to think carefully when you're looking at just how large you should make it. Certainly, you may be restricted by the size of the area that you have to build it on, however it's advisable to plan your new driveway to be able to safely park and manoeuvre your vehicle. If it's at all possible in your circumstances, it's also recommended to build a driveway that has the capacity for more than just your own vehicle. This provides extra space for visitor's cars and also for teenager's cars when they eventually pass their test and begin driving.

When attempting to find a qualified contractor to lay your block paved area in South Ockendon, always obtain a minimum of 3 quotes from different paving companies. You can ask for advice and recommendations from neighbours and friends, if any of them have recently had a block paved drive installed.

Any self-respecting South Ockendon block paving installer will provide you with a free and comprehensive quotation for the entire project. Try and avoid people who state they "just happen to be in the area on another job." They could of course be genuine (but are unlikely to be), and there are far too many scary stories of property owners being left out of pocket when a drive isn't successfully completed, or receiving poor quality work done.

Factored into any quote should be items like:

• Preparation (excavation) of the area to be paved
• Sub-base installation
• Drainage and water run-off requirements
• Style, amount and colour of block pavers
• Disposal of waste materials
• Other considerations

If your new block paving driveway is replacing a pre-existing driveway, it will be necessary to lift, remove and recycle the old construction materials. More excavations may be needed to make certain that your new block paving dive obeys building regulations in relation to your property's DPC (damp proof course). The guidelines demand that new driveways are laid at least 2 brick courses below the current damp proof course of your house.

If your block paved driveway in South Ockendon is being installed over grass or bare earth, roughly 230mm (9 inches) of soil will have to be excavated and removed. This ensures that before the block pavers are laid, a good sub-base and sharp sand layer can be created.

The sub-base is made out of a sharp sand covered layer of MOT Type 1 crushed material. A sound sub-base ensures that your new drive will not shift or develop dips and low lying spots where puddles can form. The MOT Type 1 is a crushed aggregate mixture, typically comprising limestone or granite which is firmly packed down to form a sturdy, firm and durable surface for your driveway, patio or footpath in South Ockendon.

Any drainage issues will be taken care of during this stage of the installation process. A slope or fall, will be introduced, if not already present in the lay of the land, to allow water to flow away easily. This can be directed either away from your house or into purpose built drainage grates installed between your driveway and your home.

As soon as the type 1 sub-base has been firmly compacted down, sharp sand will be added and levelled out to form a base for laying the paving blocks.

Excess water must be drained off to a permeable area on every driveway over 5 sq mtr in South Ockendon. If your driveway can't comply with this precondition, planning permission you'll need to get planning permission from your local council. Any surface water run-off from your driveway cannot be redirected into the main drainage system in order to avoid local flooding.

To keep your new drive within the legislation, an established South Ockendon block paving installer will investigate your drainage needs as an integral part of the driveway installation process and take any necessary action. This might require the installation of built-in drainage channels, a permeable driveway and perhaps even the excavation of a soak-away on your property.

Additional drainage and design factors might need to be considered if your property is inside a designated conservation area. An established block paving installer will have the experience and knowhow to be able to steer you through this tricky process.

To suit any design and pattern of driveway you need, block pavers come in a multitude of sizes, colours and shapes. With everything from the commonly seen straight sided, square or rectangular blocks, to the more ornate, s-shape, curved, diamond and circular variations, you ought to be able to find your perfect style. You could match your driveway colours with your property's brickwork, or create an attractive feature with a totally different colour.

To create a more seamless and sympathetic entryway to older buildings in South Ockendon, you might favour purchasing the traditional style of block pavers, often known as tumbled pavers. These pavers have been pre-faded during manufacture to give the look of being old and time-worn. There's also contemporary block paving for that more modern look, which when correctly sealed, provide a high-gloss finish.

Your new paved drive in South Ockendon could be designed as a basic oblong or square shape, or it could weave around other landscaping elements of your garden. To achieve various effects, block paving can be laid in a number of patterns; Stretcher Bond, Basketweave and Herringbone, being the most widespread. A good block paving installer in South Ockendon will provide a quality driveway that looks magnificent, whichever pattern and design you pick.

You should also think about installing a suitable edging. You can chat with your chosen contractor about the benefits of raised edging, different shapes and colours, or when your driveway butts up against walls, whether it actually needs to be edged at all.

A block paving installation quotation must always include an itemised allowance for the removal of waste materials and its correct disposal. The volume of existing driveway materials and soil that will need to be disposed of will be determined by the scale of your new drive. If it cannot be made use of in other areas of your garden, any excavated topsoil must be transported away by truck or in a skip. Any earth and other excavated materials must be removed to a registered site, in a sound and ecological manner.

While not a requirement for your new drive in South Ockendon, you might be urged to put a coat of sealant on the block paving after it has been installed. You will extend the life of your block paved driveway by treating it, and additionally the sealer lowers the risk of weed growth, shields it from staining, prevents fading and brings out the true colour. The applying of a quality paving seal is an excellent way to protect the sizeable investment that you have made in your new drive.

Sealers must never be put on a newly installed driveway as sand and joints need to settle properly for some time. The recommended waiting time for applying seal to a new drive is six months, and it is always wise to use a professional for this type of project because it is hard to put right any errors with this process.

A block paved patio or drive can transform the appearance of your house in South Ockendon. It can create a fantastic area where you can relax and enjoy a durable BBQ and seating area in your garden, or provide a hard wearing and stable area for parking your car.

Block paving work can be done in South Ockendon and also in nearby places like: Aveley, Cranham, Stanford-le-Hope, North Stifford, Linford, Chafford Hundred, Purfleet, Orsett, North Ockendon, West Horndon, Bulphan, Horndon on the Hill, Grays, Badgers Dene, West Thurrock, as well as in these postcodes RM15 5PJ, RM15 5AL, RM15 5AY, RM15 5JH, RM15 5HW, RM15 5FR, RM15 5HT, RM15 5LX, RM15 5QH, RM15 5QB. Locally based South Ockendon block paving services will probably have the postcode RM15 and the telephone dialling code 01708. Checking this will guarantee you are accessing local providers of block paving. South Ockendon householders are able to utilise these and lots of other related services. Click on the "quote" banner or form to get specifics of block paving in your location.

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Block Pavers Near South Ockendon

Also find: Grays block paving, North Stifford block paving, Aveley block paving, Badgers Dene block paving, Stanford-le-Hope block paving, Cranham block paving, Chafford Hundred block paving, West Thurrock block paving, West Horndon block paving, Bulphan block paving, North Ockendon block paving, Orsett block paving, Horndon on the Hill block paving, Linford block paving, Purfleet block paving services and more. All of these places are catered for by people who do block paving. South Ockendon home and property owners can get estimates by going here.

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Block Paving Around South Ockendon

Over the last 12 months block paving paths and driveways were professionally installed in the following South Ockendon streets: Garth Road, Cedar Rise, Buckles Lane, Rosies Way, Fusedale Way, North Road, Eden Green, Holly Drive, Dennises Lane, Aldham Drive, Anglia Way, Church Crescent, Irvine Gardens, Hall Lane, Orchard Close, South Road, Canterbury Parade, Cruick Avenue, Nursery Close, Fortin Way, Loman Path, Cander Way, Cheelson Road, West Road, Station Approach, Dalroy Close, Bovey Way, Callan Grove, Buckles Lane, Victorias Way, Bingham Close, Elwick Road, and in these Essex postcodes: RM15 5PJ, RM15 5AL, RM15 5AY, RM15 5JH, RM15 5HW, RM15 5FR, RM15 5HT, RM15 5LX, RM15 5QH, RM15 5QB. These locations recently saw activity by specialists in block paving. South Ockendon home and business owners enjoyed the benefits of trusted and competent block paving services.

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