Chichester Driveways is a family run Portsmouth based company that specialise in driveways and all types of groundwork.

If you are thinking of having a new driveway, patio or maybe some new pathways, look no further than Chichester Driveways. We offer the most competitive, professional and personal service around.

Look through our website at the wide variety of designs and colours that we offer. There are examples of our work and be assured that when you deal with us you talk to the people who do the job - no salesmen!!

Please give us a call or send us an email - either way you can be sure of a friendly and reliable service from Chichester Driveways.

SEQUENCE AND METHOD STATEMENT OF WORK

EXCAVATION

1. Confirm shape of driveway with customer.
2. Fracture existing surface and excavate to a minimum depth of 250mm using 1.5 Mini-Digger (fully trained operator).
3. All waste materials to be removed by Grab Truck.
4. Clear all debris, clean pavement and carriageway before leaving the customers property.

SUB-BASE

1. Lay industrial membrane to cover excavated area.
2. Lay and spread M.O.T 1 to an approximate depth of 190mm.
3. Compact M.O.T 1 to a desired depth of approximately 165mm.
4. N.B Chichester Driveways do no use rubble, crushed concrete of scalpings as a base.
5. Repeat cleaning process where necessary.

SCREEDING

1. Lay and spread washed Sharp Sand to a depth of 65mm.
2. Compact 3 times and screed to the required level and fall (slope).
3. Repeat cleaning process where necessary.

BLOCKS

1. Lay 50mm. heavy duty blocks of customers choice in the requested pattern.
2. Cut blocks to fit on Diamond precision cutter.
3. Set out Header of blocks and mark for cutting.
4. Haunch all edges using C30 concrete for extra strength and support.
5. When all blocks are laid check for slightest imperfections and replace where necessary.
6. Repeat cleaning process where necessary.

FINISH

1. Spread block paving jointing sand and compact whole area.
2. Brush off excess sand.
3. Ensure site is clear of equipment and cleaned thoroughly.
4. Ensure pavement and carriageway is also clean.
5. Ask customer to inspect driveway for work quality.

NOTE:- SUB-BASE (HEAVY DUTY)

Where heavy commercial vehicles are continuously parked or the driveway narrows to such a point that the maximum loading exceeds the parameters of the above Sub-Base it will necessary to install a Commercial Base/Sub-Base.

Additional Information

Chichester Driveways has been a driveway specialist for 17 years building patios, paving areas, block paving front and rears of both commercial and home sites. Chichester Driveways - Chichester Driveways works as a contractor for many companies carrying out groundwork in the south of England including Portsmouth, Chichester, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Arundel, Whiteley, Portchester, Cosham and Havant. We are both a home and commercial installer of patios, driveways and paved areas and has been for many years. Expertise and reliability is our watchword.

Chichester Driveways - Chichester Driveways provides a highly professional service from start through to completion of the contract. Preparing the site, the groundwork, core and sub core layer quality, recommendations for depths for forecourts and driveways and drives is paramount for a long lasting drive and one that is durable, roadworthy and of good drainage. Bretts, Marshalls,or Bradstone products are used extensively in our installations and Chichester Driveways have extensive knowledge of their properties and quality with durability and design.

Chichester Driveways - Chichester Driveways will be more than happy to spend time with you explaining about our company, and the range of products and designs available to you. We are experienced driveway installers of block and brick paving and will advise on the correct drainage elements, parking and hard stand area design, forecourt placement, roadway interfacings and levels, paved and paving design and drainage limitations and which products to choose from ranging from Bretts, Marshalls,or Bradstone. Choices between these products, price costs, pricing, quality, ranges, colours, material quality on delivery as well as their suitability for the site that is being covered. These are all concerns that we will highlight to you in the design and negotiation stage of the construction.

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