Traditional Driveway Designed Makes A Welcoming First Impression
Location
Ramsden Bellhouse, Essex
Materials
Marshalls Tegula Block Paving
Marshalls Drivesett Kerb,
Marshalls Drivesett Tegula Kerb
Montford Spear Top Iron Railings
R & A Precast Coping Stones
Plum Slate Chippings
Soft Landscaping
Key Statistics
121m3 of earth and hardcore excavated
52m3 of Type 1 imported
378m2 of weed membrane installed
348m2 of block paving laid
88m of kerb edgings laid
15m of concrete pin kerb edgings laid
26m of drainage installed
1.2m3 of concrete footings poured
1,446 bricks laid
11 pier caps installed
9 iron railings installed
4 brick lights installed
30m2 of slate chippings spread
The initial directive was to design an aesthetically pleasing front garden and driveway to increase the kerb appeal of the property.
Our design proposal included an in-out driveway for convenience, widening of the existing entrances and the installation of lighting to improve accessibility.
Marshalls Tegula block paving was selected for its traditional tumbled appearance – providing the perfect match for this property. We employed a mix of two different colours – Traditional and Harvest for a natural effect.
To retain the soft landscaped areas, we included complementary Drivesett Kerbs. And to minimise maintenance, we implemented low-maintenance structured planting and Plum slate to restrict weed growth.
As the property is situated on a narrow road, passing vehicles often drive across the front edge of the property, churning up the grass in the process. The design solution was to install Marshalls Tegula Kerbs along the front perimeter. This high kerb serves as a deterrent to motorists while also complementing and enhancing the appearance of the driveway.
A decorative brick wall – complete with iron railings and bath stone coping stones – was constructed to add visual impact.
The result was a big transformation that has injected some serious kerb appeal into this property.
