Brignell Home Improvements

Driveways - Choice of materials

Brignell Home Improvements - Driveway Specialists

Block Paving

Many households decide to go with block paving for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Block paving is durable in many ways, having a block pathway/driveway to your home can be a hugely useful asset that will ensure everything stays together even during those horrible winter months

  • This is a hugely desirable look for homes; many people will be more than happy to look at your home if you ever decide to sell based on this fact. It’s a very interesting look and many people believe it’s by far and away the most welcoming look for outside of a home

  • It’s a look that isn’t exactly going to go out of date, either. Block paving has been around for many years and still retains that fantastic appeal to many clients.

  • It’s all about being to find the right style and look for a home, and the best way to do that is to simply put everything together in the nicest package possible.

We concentrate on delivering a service that is varied, timely and can easily match the standards of any other block paving firm within the local area.

We know how to make the design stand out, but we also know how to present the service. Our workmen are extremely professional and have the equipment and expertise to carry out all driveway installations.

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Expert Advice

Brignell Home Improvements are a professional and family run business with over 15 years experience working in the field of paving and landscaping. We can guide you step by step through the entire installation and repair service (your choice) to ensure that you receive the best service possible when it comes to block paving and landscaping.

Materials

We pride ourselves on the appearance, strength and durability of our finished product, but what makes Patterned Concrete driveways superior to the alternatives? 

  • All the strength of 100-150mm of fibre reinforced 30 newton concrete pattern imprinted concrete driveway paving 

  • A firm compacted sub-base and crack control joints to minimise any cracking.

  • The attractive appearance of cobbles, slate or blocks with no sinking or spreading.

  • Pattern Imprinted Concrete lends huge versatility to features such as steps and flower borders.

  • The bespoke design of each individual impressed driveway makes it unique.

  • Planning Permission is rarely required as we deal with all those requirements within the driveway design.

  • Low maintenance sealed surface enabling oil spillages to be easily removed.

Imprinted Concrete is a method used for laying high strength concrete and applying both the chosen colour and pattern to the surface of the mix in situ. Provided it is laid correctly there are many advantage for using this product on driveways, patios, paths, pool surrounds or any other area requiring a suitable hard standing.

Block paving gives your property a refreshing look that’s very easy on the eyes, and will help improve the overall look and feel of your home.

Drainage can be installed, if required.  Any drain covers can be incorporated into the same design as the driveway while still being able to access it.

A wide range of choice in colours, shapes, sizes, styles and designs.

Edgings can also be incorporated using a range of materials/products in a choice of colours, size, and design.

Maintenance

We provide a maintenance service for driveways, paths and patios.

All outdoor surfaces will need a little maintenance, from time to time. With changeable weather conditions and general wear and tear, this will affect the driveway and patio surfaces.

Dirt, grime, moss and algae can form on the surfaces and need cleaning. Patio cleaning as well as cleaning of the driveway is best done through the technique of power washing. It is necessary to get the your patio or driveway jet washed since it is usually the entrance to your property and must therefore reflect the high hygiene standards you are already maintaining within the home.

In wet weather leaves, grime and plant life can cause the outdoor surfaces to become slippery, which is not an ideal situation.

Our cleaning experts are trained to do excellent jet washing job on cleaning any outside area which attract weeds, moss and algae. High pressure jet washing is a cost effective and quick way of bringing dirty patios/driveways back to life. 

The four stages to a beautifully restored patio or driveway:

Step 1 - Surface Cleaning to remove all the dirt, grime, moss and algae etc.
Step 2 - Weedkiller and Fungicidal wash will help keep the weeds away for longer.

With block paving, after cleaning the driveway/patio can be re-sanded and also a sealant can be applied to the pavers which enhances the natural colour and helps keep the moss and algae etc. away for longer.
Step 3 - Re-sanding / Repointing of joints
Step 4 - Sealant Coating to enhance and protect your driveway or patio

Tarmacadam driveway needs a bit of attention.