Block Paving
A 1-2-inch screed of sand is laid over the compacted hardcore layer, with blocks laid on the sand. Blocks are cut to size where necessary, kiln-dried sand brushed into all joints and the drive compacted with a vibrating plate to finish.
Driveways
Depending on size, usage and underlying soil-type of driveways, a hardcore base (usually MOT Type 1 aggregate) is laid to a depth of 4-6-inches and compacted with a vibrating plate. Where the subsoil is relatively soft or the ground is ‘made-up’, a membrane can be laid beneath the hardcore to help prevent future movement of
Design Work
All designs are hand-drawn, most commonly at 1:100 scale. We charge between £50-500 for designs depending on the size of the garden and any other required services, such as drain inspection and drainage solutions, level surveys, test digs or planning consent advice or applications. In most cases, the design fee is refunded if you continue
Our Standard Procedures
{flike} Here we have documented all of our standard procedures for our work. This is to ensure you as the customer know what to expect and if there is something you either want us to do differently or cannot see here you can specify that when you place an order. Our Design Work Procedures Design
Permeable Drives
The main options for permeable driveways are block-paving, permeable tarmac, supported turf and gravel. We have illustrated some of the available products and how they work. Grass-guard products come in a variety of styles and materials, from concrete to 100% recycled plastic. Laying of these products usually requires a free-draining hardcore base, overlain with compacted
Tarmac
Tarmac is one of the drive covering options we supply. It has a range of benefits, and doesn’t tend to be too expensive, which makes it a very popular option for driveways.
Block Paving
Block paving is still very popular, offering a wide range of colours, sizes and patterns for your drive. There is now also the choice of using traditional concrete blocks or new natural stone pavers. Block paving: how it works In order to lay a standard block paved drive, we would usually dig-out 8-inches/20cm of material
Walling and Retainers
As you will see from some of the images, we carry out many different walling projects to suit your requirements. Retaining walls can be built using a variety of materials from standard bricks, reclaimed bricks, natural stone bricks, rendered walls, block walls or sleeper retainers. Copings also vary from brick to slab to stone or
Decking
Decking is very versatile. It can be laid to form many types of pattern, it can be suspended over an area and different levels can be created easily. Hardwood and softwood timber can be used, both with a life-span exceeding 20 years and comes either grooved or plain. Various maintenance issues apply to the different
Patios
Patios can be laid using a variety of materials. All, however, fall into two categories, man-made products and natural products. Concrete slabs are often made to recreate the natural stone look, but are disadvantaged by weathering much quicker and losing their colour. Natural stone slabs have a number of advantages over their concrete cousins. They