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Driveways in Cannock: tarmac and block paving
Tarmac and block paving driveways, paths and parking areas in Cannock, laid on properly prepared sub-bases with drainage built in.
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A driveway is only as good as what is underneath it. Our team lays tarmac and block paving driveways in Cannock on properly dug-out, compacted sub-bases, with edging and drainage designed in from the start.
- Removal of old surfaces and muck away
- Tarmac driveways laid in two coats
- Block paving driveways in herringbone and other patterns
- Excavation and compacted Type 1 sub-base
- Kerbs, edgings and block borders
- ACO channels, gullies and soakaways
- Dropped kerb works coordinated with the council
Working in Cannock
Cannock grew as a mining town, so much of its housing is inter-war and post-war semis and short terraces, with newer estates at Heath Hayes, Norton Canes and Huntington and plenty of commercial units along the A5 and the M6 Toll corridor.
Post-war semis in Cannock often have narrow single drives, so widening into the front garden to fit two cars is one of our most common requests.
For Cannock (WS11 and WS12), planning applications are handled by Cannock Chase District Council, and highways matters such as scaffold licences, skips on the road and dropped kerbs by Staffordshire County Council. Our yard at Kimberley Business Park is a straightforward run across Cannock Chase on the A460.
How we work
Since 2008, front gardens over five square metres paved with impermeable material usually need either drainage to a permeable area or planning permission. We design driveways so water drains correctly, using channels, soakaways or permeable paving where needed.
We agree levels against the house damp-proof course, existing paths and the pavement before any work starts, and we leave the site swept and clean with the old surface removed.
Examples of our driveways work
Photos from our own sites across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Click to enlarge.
Driveways in Cannock: common questions
Are there local ground or drainage considerations in Cannock?
Cannock's mining history means old workings can be a consideration on some plots, so checking the Coal Authority records before designing foundations is sensible. We check the site and any available records before we price the work.
Can you stop my drive flooding?
Yes. We add ACO channels across the entrance or by the house, gullies and soakaways sized for the area.
Is tarmac or block paving better for a drive in Cannock?
Tarmac is quicker to lay and usually cheaper per square metre; block paving offers more design choice and individual blocks can be lifted and relaid. Our blog post on tarmac vs block paving explains it in detail.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not usually if the surface is permeable or drains to a lawn or border. Impermeable surfaces over five square metres at the front generally need planning permission from Cannock Chase District Council.
Which areas near Cannock do you cover?
We cover Cannock and nearby areas including Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, Huntington, Chadsmoor and Bridgtown.
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