Ground Preparation…

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Complete Driveways believe Correct ground preparation is the most important part of any drive and paving project. Without the proper

preparation and materials it will simply sink. This is because the top layer of block/slab/tarmac will not be properly supported underneath.

Too often, companies offer very cheap block-paving installations, but leave out the sub-base so they can make more profit. It may look good when it is finished, but within a few weeks or months it will sink. We are meticulous in our ground preparation because we have a reputation to uphold and want you to be satisfied with our work for many years. We pride ourselves on our reputation, and as a local company its not in our interest to carry out sub-standard work.

We would normally spend over half of the installation time preparing the ground, digging the foundation, laying the sub grade and sub base, installing drainage if needed, installing any necessary kerbs and walls, and leveling the bedding layer before finally laying the blocks or slabs.

We dig the surface area out to a depth of approx 200mm. This allows for the depth of the paving blocks + 50mm bedding + 100mm sub-base.

All weeds and other unwanted material is removed, and we excavate any soft spots and fill with compacted sub-base material. We then install a high quality landscape fabric to ensure you don't have any nasty weeds or roots appearing in the future.

This is essential to ensure your paving lasts a long time. The sub-base layer is often the main load-bearing layer of a paved area. It is designed to evenly spread the load of the paving, and any traffic. We use high quality sub-base material, using a compacter to firmly compress is. This can take time and we may need to go over it many times to ensure it's properly compacted.

Once we have completed the sub-base, we will install the edging courses and drainage. The perimeter edges of the paving can be laid in a different colour, or even a different block, and is laid on a concrete bed, against an exisiting or new wall or paving edgers. This will prevent sideways movement and are strong enough to withstand the forces of your vehicles.

We are happy to provide colour samples of all of our Concrete Paving we have a range of paving available to suit every home.