Do I need planning permission for a new driveway in Ipswich?

Usually not, as long as the surface is permeable or water runs to a border or soakaway rather than out into the road. Resin bound gravel and block paving with drainage both meet this. Rules can differ for listed or flood risk properties, so check with the council if you are unsure.

How long does a new patio take to lay in Ipswich?

A typical patio in Ipswich takes three to five days. Day one is usually clearing and digging out, then the sub base goes in, then the slabs are laid and finally the joints are pointed. Wet or freezing weather can hold up pointing. We give a timescale with the quote.

What is the best paving for a driveway in Suffolk?

Block paving and resin bound gravel are the two most common choices. Block paving copes well with heavy vehicles and can be repaired unit by unit. Resin gives a smooth, weed resistant surface that drains through. The right choice depends on the base, the budget and the look you want.

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Paving Contractor in Ipswich

A paving contractor in Ipswich for patios, porcelain paving and gravel driveways. Every surface is built on proper groundworks so it drains, stays level and lasts. Free quotation before any work is booked.

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Patio Installation

A patio job starts with clearing the old surface, then laying and compacting a sub base before any slab goes down. Falls are set so water runs away from the house rather than back towards it. Sandstone, limestone, concrete and porcelain all work. See the patio installation page.

Porcelain Paving Installation

Porcelain does not stain or fade the way natural stone can, and it stays clean with a brush and water. It has to be laid on a full mortar bed with primer on the back of each slab, or it lifts. See the porcelain paving installation page for more.

Gravel Driveway Installation

Gravel is the cheapest driveway surface to lay and the easiest to put right, but it only stays where you want it if the edges hold it and the base underneath is sound. Loose stone tipped onto bare ground sinks and spreads. More is on the gravel driveway installation page.

Groundworks and Excavation

Groundworks are the part nobody sees and everything else depends on. Digging out to the right depth, dealing with soft ground and getting the drainage and levels right is what stops paving sinking later. See the groundworks and excavation page for what is involved.

Patio Cleaning and Sealing

Moss, algae and black spot make a good patio look worn out. Cleaning takes that off, and re sanding the joints and sealing the surface slows down how quickly it all comes back. More is on the patio cleaning and sealing page.

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Paving grew out of the landscaping side of Gardenwise Landscaping and Gardening, because so many garden projects needed a patio or a driveway as part of the work. As a paving contractor in Ipswich we now lay patios, block paving and gravel driveways, and we carry out our own groundworks rather than waiting on another trade.