Gravel & Tarmac Driveways in Kent
GRAVEL & TARMAC DRIVEWAYS
HOW IT WORKS
GRAVEL
• Fully excavate the whole area to 250mm below the finished drive level.
• To lay down a heavy duty geo-textile membrane and fully compact a MOT type 1 roadstone sub base.
• To top off the new sub base gravel to the depth of 40-50mm.
CORE GRAVEL
• To fully excavate the whole area to the correct depth.
• To lay down a heavy duty geo-textile membrane and fully compact a MOT type 1 roadstone sub base.
• To supply and install a Core Drive 30-40 gravel stabilisation system.
• Once a complete matrix has covered the whole drive, to supply and install a 20mm golden brown gravel ensuring there is enough gravel to conceal the honeycomb system.
TARMAC
• To fully excavate the whole area to the correct depth.
• To spread and fully compact a MOT type 1 roadstone sub base to the area.
• To supply and lay a 20mm dense bitumen base course, to the correct depth of 50mm and top with a 6mm red tarmac wearing course, to the depth of 30mm. All fully rolled and consolidated.
BENEFITS
GRAVEL & CORE GRAVEL
• Cost-effective
• Eco-friendly, and durable solutions that offer excellent, natural drainage.
• Rustic aesthetic
• Security, as it's a great intruder deterrent
TARMAC
• Durable and strong, lasting up to 20 years with proper care. It is resistant to extreme weather conditions like heat, snow, and frost.
• Cost-effective
• Low maintenance
MATERIALS
GRAVEL & CORE GRAVEL
• Cost-effective
• Eco-friendly, and durable solutions that offer excellent, natural drainage.
• Rustic aesthetic
• Security, as it's a great intruder deterrent
TARMAC
• Permeable tarmac
• Hot Rolled Asphalt (HRA): A traditional finish where pre-coated stone chippings are rolled into the surface for a textured look.
• Coloured tarmac