Planning Your Patio – Patios Southend

There is nothing better in the summer months than relaxing in your beautifully landscaped garden, enjoying an alfresco meal on your new patio area.

Your Patios Southend can be adjoining your property or in a separate area of the garden.  Either way it will be somewhere to relax with family and friends on a hot sunny afternoon or cool evening. 

Co-Operative Contractors offer a full design and planning service creating a bespoke patio at an affordable price to suit your budget.  They use the best quality materials available and guarantee their work for 5 years.

Before deciding on what style of patio your want you need to think about what it will be used for i.e., sun loungers, patio table and chairs, barbequing area, outdoor bar etc.  Once you have made that decision you will then have to decide on the size required, the area that you are going to put it and what materials you want to build it from.

Patios Southend is available in hundreds of styles, colors and textures. Here are some materials that are ideal to make your patio:

·         Natural stone or flagstone

·         Concrete

·         Brick

·         Pavers

Flagstone and Natural Stone offer a completely natural look using slate, limestone or bluestone.  As each piece has to be put into place and is of various thicknesses it takes longer to put down but it will be a beautiful addition to your garden.

Concrete on it’s own can look very boring and unattractive but if you use a stamped pattern on it, or add a coloring agent to the concrete it will transform it from dull and boring into an area to be enjoyed by all.

Bricks can add charm and blend in beautifully with your property however as this is a natural product it is porous so it will retain water and moisture.  When the weather gets cold and freezes it can crack and will need to be replaced, it can also become slippery in shaded areas where moss has the opportunity to grow.

Pavers come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are a delightful addition to any garden.  As this is a manufactured product all pavers are the same depth so will go down easier and quicker.

About Company: Co-Operative Contractors offer a free, no obligation site survey and quote, working to the highest standard delivering top quality service and work.

Contact us on 0800 696 5034 or 0777 483 4444 for your free quote, help and advice.

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Driveway Designs – Driveway Southend

Having the correct Driveway Southend can instantly add value to your property and enhance the curb appeal.  Using the correct materials is as important as the overall design; Co-Operative Contractors can discuss all aspects of your new driveway with you.

Co-Operative Contractors can work with you to design a style that will suit your property and the layout of your garden.  Your driveway needs to withstand daily use of your vehicles and any visitors so should be sturdy, and have adequate drainage that will prolong the life of your driveway.

There are many materials on the market available to create the perfect Driveway Southend:

·         Resin Bound

·         Sandstone Cobbles and Setts

·         Imprint Concrete

·         Tarmac

·         Gravel

All have their own benefits and level of maintenance. A driveway can be dulled or even ruined by soil erosion, dirt and grease from your vehicles, the weather and any oil or fluid spills. 

A Resin Bond driveway gives the effect of a gravel driveway but without the loose chippings.  The colorful aggregates and gravels are bonded into a resin coat and added to concrete or tarmac.

There are many variables of Sandstone Cobbles and Setts.  All will add beauty and value to your property.  Create your own bespoke look from contempary to classic adding a touch of luxury.

Imprint Concrete Driveways Hadleigh are very effective and durable.  There are a variety of colors and patterns to choose from.  An imprinted driveway will give you a weed free, long lasting driveway that will not sink and can withstand the weight of your vehicles for years to come.

Whilst a Tarmac driveway could be the easiest to maintain it is not always the cheapest option as it requires more work and time to lay.  It has a smooth finish and can be laid down in any shape and size, finished with a decorative edging complimenting your landscaped garden.

Gravel driveways are easy to maintain but are very tough and economical and will last for years.  They are available in a variety of colors, which will co-ordinate beautifully with your property. 

Co-Operative Contractors offer a free, no obligation site survey and quotation, with a full 5 year guarantee.  They work to the highest of standards delivering top quality service and work.  They can also repair, clean or re-seal your existing driveway.

Contact us on 0800 696 5034 or 0777 483 4444 for your free quote, help and advice.

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Driveway Paving- Hiring a Contractor to Pave Your Driveway

A paved driveway offers a variety of benefits over that is made of gravel. Not only does it look better but it is also simpler to maintain. It also reduces the risk that your automobile will be scratched by a stone. Paving a Driveways in Brentwood is a major job and it is not cheap. Therefore you need to make sure that you understand how to find the best contractor for the job. In order to do this you need to know exactly what is involved in paving a driveway so that you know what to look for in a contractor's bid.

The most important thing that you need to look at when you are having a driveway paved is the prep work. You need to make sure that the Driveways Brentwood is poured on a well prepared base. This is something that you need to make sure that you discuss along with your contractor in Brentwood. In most cases the least costly bids that you will get will be from companies that do not do this part of the job properly. If you select to make use of an affordable contractor you will find that your driveway does not last over a couple of years.

A proper base for a driveway requires that the area be excavated to a depth of at least a foot; this is going to cost you a little bit of money because excavating that deep is not simple. You will then need six to eight inches of aggregate put in as a sub-base. This is will support the whole driveway so it's to be completed properly. Make sure that any bid that you get from a contractor in Brentwood includes this work and that the depth and the amount of aggregate are specified in the bid.

The next part of the driveway is the base layer; this should be at least 2 inches thick. It is important to keep in mind when you are getting a bid for your Driveways Brentwood that the bid specify that the base be at a compacted thickness of inches. If not you may find that they pour inches of asphalt and then compact it down to a much smaller amount. Two inches is necessary to make sure that your driveway can support the weight of your automobile.

After the base layer is done the final step in paving a driveway is the top layer which should be at least one and half inches thick. The important thing here is to ensure that the proper asphalt mix is used

On last thing that you should ensure is included in the bid that you get is the slope of the driveway to permit for drainage. You don't require water pooling in the midst of your Driveways Brentwood so it should slope down from the middle towards the sides. Normally a slope of a quarter inch for each foot of distance is ideal. A contractor will know the proper slope but you need to make sure that this is included in the bid so that there is no confusion.

Actually finding a contractor to pave your Driveway in Brentwood should not be all that hard, there are plenty of them. The best place to start is to ask for referrals from people that you know. In case you know anyone who has had their driveway paved they could probably recommend anyone. Another option is if you know any general contractors who build houses they could be a great source as they work with paving contractors on a regular basis. The objective here is to make a list of at least contractors that you can research further.

About Company: Co-Operative Contractors have over 10 years experience in planning and supplying driveways. They have a wealth of knowledge and can offer you a free site survey, free design and planning and a free estimate. 

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Having Your Driveway Paved – Co-Operative Contractors

Having a beautiful driveway embellishes the look of your property and can increase its value. Paving a Driveway Benfleet is a big job and can be costly if not done correctly. 

Co-Operative Contractors have over 10 years experience in planning and supplying driveways. They have a wealth of knowledge and can offer you a free site survey, free design and planning and a free estimate. 

A paved driveway has a lot of advantages over a driveway made of gravel. A paved driveway looks better, tidier and is easier to maintain. It will not have the potential to scratch your vehicle like a driveway made of gravel would should a loose stone hit it.

The most important part of laying a paved driveway is the preparation work that is required to ensure it will last for many years to come. It is imperative that the foundations are laid correctly.  Excavated to the correct depth of at least a foot, this will enable you to put in 6” to 8” of aggregate as a sub-base.  This part of the job has to be done correctly so that it can support the whole driveway. There are a lot of companies that will not do this part of the job properly which will inevitably shorten the lifespan of your Driveway Benfleet.

After the sub-base has been done the next stage is putting in the base layer, which should be at least two inches thick. It is necessary to be this depth as it has to support the weight of the vehicles parked on your driveway. The last step in laying your new driveway is putting down the top layer, which should be a minimum of one and a half inches in depth.   You should also ensure there is adequate drainage. The Driveway Benfleet needs to be sloped to stop water from pooling in the middle.

Co-Operative Contractors would be able to discuss all your needs and suggest the right design to suit your property. There are many variables they would be able to advise you on:

·         Straight, Curved or Square design

·         Color and materials to be used

·         The correct drainage

·         How to maintain your driveway

·         Supply decorative borders

·         Shrubbery and ornamental decorations

The work will be guaranteed with the reassurance that should any problems arise Co-Operative Contractors will carry out any necessary remedial work.

As well as laying you a brand new driveway or updating your old one Co-Operative Contractors can provide the following services:

·         New Patios

·         Repairs

·         Re-surfacing

·         Cleaning

·         Sealing

·         New Stonework

·         Decorative Edging

·         Leveling

For more information contact Co-Operative Contractors on free phone 0800 696 5034 or 0777 483 4444.

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