ᐅ When should the paving work begin after a new build?

Our view is that the basic groundwork must be completed before moving in, so that you don’t have to constantly walk through sand, mud, and over pallets. The actual garden will develop over time.

The ground around the house is no longer settling, as it is usually fully compacted. It’s a different case when topsoil is added. I would also recommend completing the landscaping immediately if financially possible. A plastered façade should benefit from a gravel or spray protection strip right from day one, in my estimation. In our new development, some people added it later, and the formerly white base area has turned a nice clay-yellow color.

For the driveway, in addition to Nordlys’ suggestion, basalt gravel can also be used. Avoid limestone gravel as it becomes slippery when wet. When laying gravel for the driveway, be sure to consider the correct height for the final surface.

So, gravel is our final solution. Why should I seal so much area? We have problems with water runoff on our hillside anyway, especially for the properties further down, so we shouldn’t cause them additional issues from above. The granite crushed stone we got for splash protection also looks good on the driveway. Yes, it’s a pain when shoveling snow, but we hardly ever get snow here. Karsten