Drainage
French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains to stop waterlogging and keep water away from the house.
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Hard landscaping
Driveways in Norfolk
Gravel and block paved driveways built from the ground up, with the sub-base, edging and drainage done properly.
Driveways
Driveways done properly, across Norfolk
A driveway is only as good as what is underneath it. We build gravel driveways and block paved driveways across Norfolk starting with proper excavation and a deep, compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base, so the surface does not rut, sink or spread.
Gravel driveways are cost-effective, permeable and suit almost any Norfolk property, especially with a gravel grid to stop migration. Block paving gives a crisp, formal finish with a huge choice of colours and patterns. Both come with concrete edging or kerbs, channel drains at the house or garage, and recessed manhole covers so the finish is clean.
What is included
Our driveways service covers
- Gravel driveways with geotextile membrane and optional gravel grids
- Block paving driveways in concrete or clay pavers
- Removal of old concrete, tarmac and crazy paving
- Full excavation and compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Concrete edging, kerbs and soldier courses
- Channel drains, aco drains and soakaways to manage run-off
- Recessed manhole covers and inspection chamber adjustments
- Driveway extensions and turning areas
- Gravel paths and hardstanding for caravans and trailers
Why it matters
What you get with Landscaping Norfolk
Built from the base up
A deep, compacted sub-base is the difference between a driveway that lasts 25 years and one that ruts in two.
Drainage sorted
Channel drains, falls and soakaways keep water away from the house and keep you on the right side of the planning rules.
The right machinery
Access to mini diggers and dumpers, so excavation and compaction are done properly and quickly.
Tidy finish
Edging, kerbs, cut-ins around drains and neatly finished borders. No loose ends.
Our process
How the job runs
- 01
Survey and quote
We check access, levels, existing drainage and what needs to come out, then quote in writing.
- 02
Break out and dig
The old surface is broken out and the area excavated to depth, with spoil removed from site.
- 03
Sub-base and edging
Edgings and kerbs are set in concrete, then MOT Type 1 is laid and compacted in layers.
- 04
Surface and drainage
Gravel or block paving goes down with the drainage, and manhole covers are recessed to match.
Our work
Driveways projects in Norfolk
Good to know
Driveways: your questions answered
Gravel or block paving: which is better?
Gravel is cheaper, permeable and easy to top up, and it suits rural and period properties. Block paving costs more but gives a crisp, formal look and is easier to keep clean. Both need the same solid sub-base, which is where most of the work is.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
If the new surface is permeable (gravel, permeable block paving) or drains to a lawn or soakaway, you do not usually need planning permission. Impermeable surfaces over five square metres that drain to the road do. We build every driveway to deal with its own run-off.
How deep should a driveway sub-base be?
We lay a minimum of 150mm of compacted MOT Type 1 for domestic driveways, increasing this on soft ground or where vans and larger vehicles will park.
Will the gravel spread onto the road?
Not if it is laid properly. Concrete edging or kerbs contain the gravel, and a gravel grid stops it migrating and rutting under tyres. We recommend grids on slopes and at the road entrance.
Can you remove my old concrete driveway?
Yes. We break out concrete, tarmac and old paving with the right machinery and take it away, then build the new driveway on a fresh base.
Norfolk wide
Driveways across Norfolk
We provide driveways throughout Norfolk. Pick your town or village for local details, or get in touch if you are somewhere else in the county.
Often done together
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