Hello,
Does this question belong under 'Garage' (here) or should it be posted in the neighboring forum under 'Landscaping'?
We need to renew a driveway to the garage, about 50m2 (540 sq ft). Currently, there is a drainage system in front of the garage, but I have no idea where it drains to... Is this drainage absolutely necessary, or could the water be directed by slope "under the hedge" or towards the street for runoff?
Furthermore, a downpipe that currently drains onto the driveway from the side should be routed underground – can this be drained easily, or do I need to work with infiltration trenches or soakaways installed in the ground?
We have received a rough quote (only one so far), not itemized but including new gravel base (20cm (8 inches)) and paving grit (5cm (2 inches)), as well as reusing most of the old stones (disposal of old stones would have cost more than buying new stones at about 20 EUR/m2) arranged in a new pattern with approximately 15% replacement [at the sides], including 3-4 soakaways. The total is around 8,500 EUR gross, or 6,700 EUR "cash" 🙁
Since I have little knowledge in this area, I wonder if this is expensive or if that’s a reasonable price?
It should be noted that usually only passenger cars use the driveway, but it should be able to accommodate vehicles up to 3.5 tons due to an RV occasionally using it...
Does this question belong under 'Garage' (here) or should it be posted in the neighboring forum under 'Landscaping'?
We need to renew a driveway to the garage, about 50m2 (540 sq ft). Currently, there is a drainage system in front of the garage, but I have no idea where it drains to... Is this drainage absolutely necessary, or could the water be directed by slope "under the hedge" or towards the street for runoff?
Furthermore, a downpipe that currently drains onto the driveway from the side should be routed underground – can this be drained easily, or do I need to work with infiltration trenches or soakaways installed in the ground?
We have received a rough quote (only one so far), not itemized but including new gravel base (20cm (8 inches)) and paving grit (5cm (2 inches)), as well as reusing most of the old stones (disposal of old stones would have cost more than buying new stones at about 20 EUR/m2) arranged in a new pattern with approximately 15% replacement [at the sides], including 3-4 soakaways. The total is around 8,500 EUR gross, or 6,700 EUR "cash" 🙁
Since I have little knowledge in this area, I wonder if this is expensive or if that’s a reasonable price?
It should be noted that usually only passenger cars use the driveway, but it should be able to accommodate vehicles up to 3.5 tons due to an RV occasionally using it...
I think without any pictures, the whole thing feels a bit lacking in substance...
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Oh, who really sees a serious need here?
It looks like the base layer under the right lane of the vehicle has settled beneath the paving. If there is no need to win a prize for precision, three (double) rows of stones can be lifted and relaid after adding more base material. Apart from a possible slight rattling near the gutter when driving over it, there is basically nothing wrong, right?
Does thread 46017 about the driveway for the motorhome parking space "belong" here as well?
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
It looks like the base layer under the right lane of the vehicle has settled beneath the paving. If there is no need to win a prize for precision, three (double) rows of stones can be lifted and relaid after adding more base material. Apart from a possible slight rattling near the gutter when driving over it, there is basically nothing wrong, right?
Does thread 46017 about the driveway for the motorhome parking space "belong" here as well?
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
It looks like your paving will last a long time, but it no longer looks good.
If you think it’s worth it, have it redone.
Remove everything, including the base layer (about 30-50cm (12-20 inches)),
use recycled material, compact it, add gravel, and lay new paving on top.
Make it suitable for a load of 10 tons, due to maneuvering of the motorhome and work van.
If you think it’s worth it, have it redone.
Remove everything, including the base layer (about 30-50cm (12-20 inches)),
use recycled material, compact it, add gravel, and lay new paving on top.
Make it suitable for a load of 10 tons, due to maneuvering of the motorhome and work van.
