What this work involves
Discuss use, site levels and the existing base. Establish levels and drainage before selecting materials.
- Materials and laying pattern
- Base and loading
- Drainage and edging
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Avoid later outdoor work reopening recently repaired junctions.
What the drawing needs to explain
Create a phase drawing with three colours: repair now, improve later and investigate first. Mark where phases meet, such as roof edges, service routes and finished floors.
Allow for later maintenance
Update the maintenance record after each phase. Keep photographs of concealed elements and note which investigation questions remain open.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on area, substrate, materials and soil removal. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for paving, driveways & paths. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging paving, driveways & paths?
A driveway and garden path carry different loads. The base should suit the intended use, not just the chosen paving material.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.