Spring is just around the corner, so I’m starting to think more about the outdoor areas. At the moment, I would like to get quotes for the driveway and paving work. Before that, I’d appreciate your opinions on the driveway and its design.
Here is some information:
Along the entire front of the property, there is a slope down to the street of about 1 meter (3 feet).
From the front door, the ground slopes down toward the street approximately 1 meter (3 feet) over 5 meters (16 feet).
The order is unfortunately wrong. The first idea was, as shown in the last picture (with the grid), to drive out of the carport. That is also how the driveway is currently roughly laid with gravel. However, after the first winter, I’m not so sure anymore:
Everything relates to the last picture with the grid area:
1. It is a huge area for snow shoveling.
2. The snowplow pushes half of the snow into my driveway because it’s a corner lot and my driveway is basically around the corner where the snowplow turns into a dead-end street to pile the snow.
3. The costs mainly depend on the area and the slope. We are quite pragmatic here; we want just standard rectangular paving stones without any fancy designs since only one car will use it.
4. I think this option is overwhelming due to the large area.
For the other two pictures/variants, I’ve initially seen the following advantages: less area, less slope to be retained. It looks more open… The disadvantage is that you have to maneuver the car a bit, compared to the other option where you can basically drive straight into a side street.
Feedback, criticism, and alternative suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Here is some information:
Along the entire front of the property, there is a slope down to the street of about 1 meter (3 feet).
From the front door, the ground slopes down toward the street approximately 1 meter (3 feet) over 5 meters (16 feet).
The order is unfortunately wrong. The first idea was, as shown in the last picture (with the grid), to drive out of the carport. That is also how the driveway is currently roughly laid with gravel. However, after the first winter, I’m not so sure anymore:
Everything relates to the last picture with the grid area:
1. It is a huge area for snow shoveling.
2. The snowplow pushes half of the snow into my driveway because it’s a corner lot and my driveway is basically around the corner where the snowplow turns into a dead-end street to pile the snow.
3. The costs mainly depend on the area and the slope. We are quite pragmatic here; we want just standard rectangular paving stones without any fancy designs since only one car will use it.
4. I think this option is overwhelming due to the large area.
For the other two pictures/variants, I’ve initially seen the following advantages: less area, less slope to be retained. It looks more open… The disadvantage is that you have to maneuver the car a bit, compared to the other option where you can basically drive straight into a side street.
Feedback, criticism, and alternative suggestions are greatly appreciated.
As mentioned, the house is already built, and the architect is no longer involved. Soon, when the landscaping contractor arrives, they need to be given the specifications they will base their calculations on.
We are located at 530 m (1,740 feet) above sea level, and this winter we often had around 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) of snow in the driveway, which was definitely an exception regarding snow removal.
Yes, you are allowed to drive onto the property from any point. The long front side is basically still available for the driveway or directly from the carport. I won’t make any changes at the carport location because right behind it is the neighbor’s driveway, due to boundary line construction.
We are located at 530 m (1,740 feet) above sea level, and this winter we often had around 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) of snow in the driveway, which was definitely an exception regarding snow removal.
Yes, you are allowed to drive onto the property from any point. The long front side is basically still available for the driveway or directly from the carport. I won’t make any changes at the carport location because right behind it is the neighbor’s driveway, due to boundary line construction.
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hampshire28 Feb 2021 07:10After a few days, maneuvering a car by turning it around becomes completely natural. It turns into a routine maneuver that no longer causes any trouble.
How many cars should be able to fit in the driveway? I would prefer option A and make the driveway narrower overall than the width of the carport—unless a third car needs to be parked regularly. Less widening, less ground sealing, lower costs, better appearance.
In my opinion, during winter it is more important to be able to safely manage a sloped section than the effort involved in clearing snow from it. We found it a bit slippery for a few days; one of the cars was always parked at the lower end. Ultimately, it worked out quite well. At the steepest spot, the car purposely slid a few meters when leaving and gathered some momentum when arriving.
How many cars should be able to fit in the driveway? I would prefer option A and make the driveway narrower overall than the width of the carport—unless a third car needs to be parked regularly. Less widening, less ground sealing, lower costs, better appearance.
In my opinion, during winter it is more important to be able to safely manage a sloped section than the effort involved in clearing snow from it. We found it a bit slippery for a few days; one of the cars was always parked at the lower end. Ultimately, it worked out quite well. At the steepest spot, the car purposely slid a few meters when leaving and gathered some momentum when arriving.
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T_im_Norden28 Feb 2021 08:09Is it possible to drive straight towards the house coming from the left side?
If so, instead of driving at an angle as in option a, I would drive straight towards the house.
Then turn right into the carport to park, and adjust the size of the paved area in front of the house and carport until it fits.
If so, instead of driving at an angle as in option a, I would drive straight towards the house.
Then turn right into the carport to park, and adjust the size of the paved area in front of the house and carport until it fits.
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