Patios and Driveways in Camberley | Preparing the Sub-Base for Better Installation Stability
At Anaid Construction Ltd, we specialise in the installation of premium patios and driveways in Camberley, ensuring durability and longevity in our work. A critical aspect of any successful installation is the preparation of a sub-base. A well-constructed sub-base ensures better stability of new patio or driveway surfaces, preventing instances of sinking, cracking and movement over time.
With years of experience in groundworks and site preparation, we can take a meticulous approach to clearing, excavating and compacting the ground before laying your new surface. This blog post discusses our processes.
We guarantee stable foundations for patios and driveways in Camberley.
Site Clearance | Creating a Solid Starting Point
Before we begin installing patios and driveways, we clear the site of all debris, vegetation and any old surfacing materials. This step is crucial for preventing organic matter from decomposing beneath the surface, which can cause a certain amount of instability. We also ensure that drainage considerations are addressed, avoiding water pooling issues that could weaken the structure.
Our team uses professional equipment to strip back a surface efficiently and to ensure a clean and even working area prior to installations in Camberley.
Bulk Excavation | Achieving the Right Depth
To create stable sub-bases, all ground must be excavated to suitable depths. At Anaid Construction Ltd, we excavate in bulk using modern machinery and ensure that we remove enough material to accommodate a substantial sub-base layer. The depth of excavation depends on the type of surface being installed. For driveways, we typically dig to a depth of 200mm to 250mm.
This allows more room for a deeper and fully compacted sub-base.
Patios in Camberley usually require a shallower excavation but we promise to never compromise on stability. By carefully managing excavation depths, we lay the groundworks professionally for lasting pathways, patios and driveways.
Installing a Durable Sub-Base
The quality of the sub-base material is just as important as the depth. We use high-quality MOT Type 1 or Type 3 aggregates, which provide excellent load-bearing capacities. These materials, laid in layers and compacted thoroughly using professional plate compactors or roller compactors, are a significantly better choice than choosing recycled aggregates just to save a little money.
For driveways, we apply multiple layers of aggregates for foundations that we know are capable of withstanding the weight of vehicles without movement. Patios require a similarly compacted sub-base, but with a fine-grade layer at the top to create a perfectly level base for the chosen surfacing material.
We lay patios and driveways in Camberley in a wide variety of mediums. You can call us to discuss which materials we use during our business hours.
Final Preparations Before Laying the Surface
Once the sub-base is compacted, we fine-tune the surface by adding in a layer of sharp sand or a suitable bedding material, depending on whether we are installing block paving, resin-bound surfaces or natural stone. At this stage, we also implement correct falls and levels to ensure proper drainage, preventing surface water from pooling on newly-laid patios and driveways
By following this meticulous approach, Anaid Construction Ltd guarantees all patios and driveways in Camberley are built on foundations that will last.
A well-prepared sub-base is the key to durable patios and driveways.
Anaid Construction Ltd will use industry-best practices for site clearances, bulk excavation and sub-base installation to deliver high-end results. If you want to learn more about our expertly installed patios and driveways in Camberley, it is advisable to contact us today for a survey, consultation and quotation.
We very much look forward to taking your call and to meeting you.