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Driveways in Hednesford: tarmac and block paving
Tarmac and block paving driveways, paths and parking areas in Hednesford, laid on properly prepared sub-bases with drainage built in.
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Staff4dshire Groundworks & Utilities builds new driveways, paths and parking areas for homes and businesses in Hednesford, Pye Green, Rawnsley, Cannock Wood, Hazelslade and Heath Hayes. We do the dig, the sub-base, the drainage and the surface ourselves.
- Driveway extensions and widening
- 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
Working in Hednesford
Hednesford sits between Cannock and the Chase, with former colliery terraces near the centre, post-war estates at Pye Green and Rawnsley, and a good deal of newer housing on the edges of town, all within sight of Hednesford Hills.
Post-war semis in Hednesford often have narrow single drives, so widening into the front garden to fit two cars is one of our most common requests.
For Hednesford (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 only around six miles from our yard over the Chase.
How we work
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.
We dig out to the right depth for vehicle loads, lay and compact a Type 1 sub-base in layers, then fix kerbs or edging before laying the surface. Cutting corners at this stage is why so many drives sink and rut.
Examples of our driveways work
Photos from our own sites across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Click to enlarge.
Driveways in Hednesford: common questions
Are there local ground or drainage considerations in Hednesford?
As in Cannock, the area's coal-mining past can affect some plots, and the sloping ground towards the Chase often calls for retaining walls and careful drainage falls. We check the site and any available records before we price the work.
How long does a new drive take?
A typical domestic drive takes a few days, depending on size, the amount of digging and the surface chosen.
Is tarmac or block paving better for a drive in Hednesford?
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 Hednesford do you cover?
We cover Hednesford and nearby areas including Pye Green, Rawnsley, Cannock Wood, Hazelslade and Heath Hayes.
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