Classic Tarmac Drive in Surrey

A New drive, edgings and parking area to create a cleaner fresher look to this classic house in Woldingham, Surrey.

What the Client Wanted

The client needed to replace a badly worn, sloping, gravel driveway and wanted some recommendations from us.

Initial Contact

We discussed requirements with the client during a site visit and recommended a Tarmacadam entrance to the drive, leading to a paved forecourt area around the front and side of the house and under their carport. The main reasons for our recommendation being that the area around the carport, garage, and house would wear better than tarmac for turning and manoeuvring of vehicles. Aesthetically, the mix of materials also gives better eye appeal.

We also recommended granite sett edgings for the drive, with a slot drain for rain runoff. The clients also needed a new soakaway for a downpipe on their house, and a slab path re-laid, with shingle to the side for easier maintenance.

Where we started

Tired looking drive and forecourt needing a bit more style and a fresher look to the property.

How things developed

We created a lovely forecourt using Brett Alpha Antique blocks adjoining the front of the house which leads down to the Tarmacadam drive with Charlton gates and Chestnut Paling fence.

As works got underway, while excavating levels and digging out for pipework and the soakaway, the client decided they would also like new access gates and posts with surrounding fence. In order to allow for the width of the double gates, we widened the drive slightly, and then installed the gates, which were supplied by Ryall and Edwards Ltd.

Summary

The clients are very pleased with their new tarmac driveway and hardstanding. As you can see, the improvements have totally changed the look of the property.