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.
Discuss protection and detailing where exposed structure continues outdoors.
What the drawing needs to explain
Detail one connection with structural dimensions, visible finishes and adjoining materials. Have required protection measures and service space explicitly assessed.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep protective-coating and finish information with structural documentation. Have later alterations to exposed structural elements assessed beforehand.
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.