Preparing a driveway for instalment

Question

How do services prepare a driveway for a new drive instalment?

Adam · Answer

Hello.
I can come have a look if u want and give some suggestions free of charge

Alex · Answer

Clear all obstructions, lay sufficient amount of bottoming like type 2 or road plannings. Waker plate it all so that it's compressed.

William · Answer

Excavation to a minimum depth of 300mm below pavement level. 
Lay a pourus membrane. 
Lay a consolidated type 1MOT sub-base.
Fix Aco rainwater drainage system or similar. 
Lay a compacted screed bed (if using block paving)

Christopher · Answer

150mm type 1 hardcore put in 50m at a time and wack depending on the size of your whacker. Obviously dig it out first. Also depend on what u wanting to have on your drive. Blocks. Flags etc.

Colin · Answer

All drive's require there own drainage, soak away, normally under the drive as they are not allowed to discharge onto council property. Excavate to a minimum of 530mm below finished drive, lay a weed control barrier and cover with 100mm hard core and compact, lay 120mm type 1 MOT and compact down to 100mm, screed with grit, sharp sand, lay block in required pattern and spread kiln dried sand and vibrate in with a whacker plate and brush off excess ( job done ).

Preparing a driveway for instalment

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