Block Paving Writtle

Block Paved Driveways & Patios Writtle

Block Paving Writtle Essex (CM1): When thinking about hard landscaping for your property in Writtle, block paving is a popular choice for patio areas, driveways and paths. The the most common use of block paving in both residential and commercial situations is for establishing a hard wearing and durable area for parking vehicles.

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Off-road parking is a highly appealing feature for any Writtle property, and a professionally installed block paved driveway will add value to your home. An investment in properly laid block paving now will yield a return in the long run should you ever decide to sell your house.

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It's imperative that you carefully consider how large to build your block paved drive in Writtle, and to draw up an exact design for the planned area. You will want to be able to easily park and manoeuvre your vehicle, and it is better to organise your new drive around these prerequisites, although the size of the land area you've got to build on will have an impact on this. If it's possible in your situation, it's also recommended to install a driveway that can accommodate more than just your own car. This creates space for any visitors to park their cars or perhaps a teenager's vehicle when they get through their driving test.

Always try to get a minimum of three fully itemised quotes from different paving companies, when your are seeking out a skilled contractor to install your new block paving patio or driveway in Writtle. You can ask for recommendations and advice from friends or family, if any of them have had a block paved drive installed recently.

Any Writtle block paving contractor worth their salt will be happy to provide you with a cost-free and detailed quotation for the proposed project. Any contractors who simply turn up at your front door stating they "happen to be in the area on another project", should be avoided. They may of course be legit (very unlikely), and there are far too many scary stories of property owners being left out of pocket when the promised drive isn't successfully completed, or getting second-rate work carried out.

Stuff that you should count on seeing specified on any acceptable quote might be:

  • Preparation of the area
  • Installation of sub-base
  • Drainage and water run-off allowances
  • Amount, colour and design of block pavers
  • Waste disposal
  • Other considerations

GROUNDWORK PREPARATION

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If your new block pave drive is is going to replace an existing drive, it's going to be necessary to lift, remove and recycle the old materials. Additional excavations will often be needed to make sure your new block paved drive adheres to regulations pertaining to your property's damp proof course (DPC). Two courses of bricks below your property's current damp proof course, is the guideline for new driveway installations in Writtle.

Approximately 9 inches (230mm) of soil must be excavated and disposed of if your block paved driveway in Writtle is being installed over grass or bare earth. This means that before your block paving is laid, a good sub-base and sharp sand layer can be created.

INSTALLING THE SUB-BASE

The sub-base is made out of a sharp sand topped layer of MOT Type 1 crushed gravel and stones. A sturdy sub-base ensures your new drive does not shift or develop low lying spots where water can pool. Made from limestone or granite which is firmly packed down to form a sturdy, durable and firm surface for your footpath, patio area or drive in Writtle, Type 1 is a type of crushed aggregate mixture.

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During this stage of the installation any potential issues with drainage will be taken care of. A fall or incline, will be inserted, if this isn't already present in the natural lay of the land, to allow water to drain away easily. This water can either be redirected as far away from your property as possible, or into purpose built drainage grates, installed between the drive and your dwelling.

The base onto which the block pavers are laid is formed by the addition of sharp sand to the compacted sub-base aggregate.

DRAINAGE AND WATER RUN-OFF

All driveways in Writtle of over 5 sq mtr must allow excess surface water to run away to a permeable area. If your drive cannot comply with this precondition, planning permission will be necessary from your local authority. In order to prevent localised flooding, any water run-off from your drive can't be diverted into the drainage system.

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As part of the drive installation process, a reputable block paving installation company in Writtle will figure out your drainage requirements and take the necessary action to keep your new driveway within the legislation. This may require integrated drainage channels, a SUDS compliant permeable driveway and perhaps even the excavation of a soakway on your property.

If your home is within the legally defined limits of a conservation area, additional drainage and design elements may have to be looked into. To get guidance and advice through this process, you should seek the assistance of a reputable block paving installer in Writtle.

QUANTITY, COLOUR AND DESIGN OF PAVERS

Block pavers come in a wide selection of shapes, colours and sizes to suit any design and pattern of drive you have in mind. With anything from the commonly seen straight edged, oblong or square blocks, to the more flamboyant, diamond, s-shape, circular and curved variations, you ought to be able to find your perfect style. You can match up your paving colours with your property's brickwork, or create a striking feature with a contrasting colour.

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Traditional style pavers, known as tumble or tumbled pavers, can be bought for older buildings in Writtle, to create a seamless and sympathetic entryway to your home. These are pre-faded during manufacture and have a rustic and character appearance. You can also obtain contemporary block pavers if you're wanting to concoct a more modern look, and a high-gloss finish is even possible by applying a suitable block paving sealant.

Based upon the structure of your garden area, your new driveway in Writtle could be laid out as a simple oblong or square shape, or it could weave its way around other hard landscaping features for a more desirable effect. Block paving can be laid in many patterns for different effects; Stretcher Bond, Basketweave and Herringbone are three common design patterns. Regardless of the pattern or design you go for, an experienced block paving contractor in Writtle will build you an exceptional looking driveway that will make your neighbours envious.

A block paving edging should also be something to contemplate. Your local block paving installer will be happy to chat about the advantages of raised kerb stones, different shapes and colours, or if your drive even needs to be edged at all.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Any block paving installation quotation must include an itemised fee for the removal of waste materials and the responsible manner of its disposal. Needless to say, the quantity of existing driveway materials and earth that must be disposed of will be dependent on the overall dimensions of your new drive and whether an existing driveway is involved. If it cannot be utilised on other areas of your garden, any excavated topsoil will have to be ferried away by truck, trailer or in a skip. Soil and other materials that have been excavated during the installation must be disposed of in a responsible, environmentally friendly fashion at a registered site.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

Even though not essential for your new driveway in Writtle, you may be urged to apply a seal to the block paving after it's been installed. Sealing a block paving drive will help shield your drive from staining, reduce the risk of weed and algae growth, stops fading and prolongs the lifespan of your drive. The applying of an appropriate block paving sealer is the ideal way to protect the sizeable investment that you have made in your new drive.

Sealants must never be put on a newly installed drive as sand and joints need to settle properly for some time. The suggested waiting time for applying sealant to a new drive is 6 months, and it is always better to use a specialist for this kind of project as it's hard to put right any errors that are made in this process.

TO CONCLUDE

You can totally transform the appearance of your home in Writtle, with a new block paving patio or drive. It can provide you with a stable and hard wearing area for securely parking your vehicle, or create a splendid area to enjoy a sturdy seating and barbecue area in your back garden.

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Block paving work can be done in Writtle and also in: Roxwell, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Little Waltham, Edney Common, Good Easter, Widford, Margaretting, Beauchamp Roding, Broomfield, Ingatestone, Great Oxney Green, Blackmore, Springfield, Willingale, together with these postcodes CM1 3ES, CM1 3NN, CM1 3GJ, CM1 3HQ, CM1 3HD, CM1 3PQ, CM1 3RP, CM1 2NT, CM1 3HF, CM1 3SA. Local Writtle block paving services will probably have the telephone dialling code 01245 and the postcode CM1. Checking this out can ensure that you are accessing local providers of block paving. Writtle homeowners are able to benefit from these and many other comparable services. Simply click the "quote" banner to get info on block paving in your area.

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Also find: Widford block paving, Beauchamp Roding block paving, Margaretting block paving, Little Waltham block paving, Springfield block paving, Chelmsford block paving, Roxwell block paving, Edney Common block paving, Willingale block paving, Great Oxney Green block paving, Blackmore block paving, Good Easter block paving, Broomfield block paving, Galleywood block paving, Ingatestone block paving services and more. Most of these villages and towns are covered by contractors who do block paving. Writtle home and business owners can get block paving estimates by clicking here.

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Some Writtle areas and roads where block paving has recently been carried out - The Shrubberies, Victoria Road, Wykeham Road, Bridge Street, Laurence Croft, Hunts Drive, Back Road, Shakestone Close, Rollestons, Church Lane, Little Stile, Millfields, Blackthorn Close, Mayfield Road, Hunts Close, Romans Place, Sawney Brook, Old Roxwell Road, Chequers Road, Oxney Mead, Edney Wood, Firs Drive, Penrose Mead, as well as the following local Writtle postcodes: CM1 3ES, CM1 3NN, CM1 3GJ, CM1 3HQ, CM1 3HD, CM1 3PQ, CM1 3RP, CM1 2NT, CM1 3HF, CM1 3SA. Work was undertaken in these areas by specialists in block paving. Writtle home and business owners enjoyed professional and reliable block paving services in all cases.

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(This block paving Writtle information was revised and updated on 20-08-2022)