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Marshalls Block Paving North East – Brindle
Recent Marshalls Block Paving North East – Brindle 220m2
Recent Marshalls block paving project in the North East. This particular project involved us transforming a grassed area, using Marshalls brindle standard paving with retaining walls and pillars for gates. In addition, we added 30m of fencing and re-turfed the lawn area. This totally transforms the overall look of the property as you will see from the before and after photos below.
Before Marshalls Block Paving, Retaining Walls, Pillars, Fencing & Turfing
After Transformation Photos
Why Choose Us For Your Block Paving Project?
Not only do we have almost 40 years experience in landscaping. All the products we use are from leading manufacturers and come with exceptional guarantees.
For your information, we are on the Marshalls Register for Accredited Landscapers, Contractors & Driveway Installers. Marshalls are extremely strict with their vetting procedure and constantly assess the competence and work of contractors on their register.
When it comes to design, texture and choices, we certainly have a large selection of products to choose from. Our designers have a good eye for detail and are here to advise you each step of the way with your project.
We don’t just offer block paving for driveways and patios, we also have a range of other solutions including the latest resin for driveways.
Complementary Services
Another great fact about our team is we also offer a range of others services to complement your project. Which is an added benefit for many customers who prefer one company to handle the whole project from start to finish. Our other services include;
- Turfing
- Artificial Grass
- Garden Walls
- Patio Paving, Pathways & Steps
- Garden Walls
- Timber Sleeper Planters
- Decking
- Fencing & Gates
- Terracing
- Seating Areas & Much More.
Furthermore, we carry out work for both the private sector and commercial businesses.
Financing your block paving project in the North East
For customers interested in financing their project, we offer a range of different solutions, you can find out more on our Finance Page.
Contact us for a FREE quotation
Finally, if you would like a FREE quotation for your next project, please contact us, you will find all our details on the contact page.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
Construction forecasters bet on delayed soft Brexit
Forecasters predict construction will just avoid an output decline this year if a soft Brexit is finally delivered.
But economists for Experian warn that their forecast of sluggish growth would have to be ripped up if the UK crashes out of the European Union with no deal.
The latest forecast for the next three years predicts construction will see a weak 0.4% rise in workloads this year followed by a return to stable but below trend growth of between 2.5%-3% in 2020 and 2021.
Forecasters now presume a “soft Brexit” will be the eventual outcome, with the UK gaining similar access to the EU single market as it does currently.
“We fully anticipate that such a deal could take longer to conclude than the initial transition period, and we do not expect a Brexit deal related bounce back in output growth to materialise until 2021,” says the report
It also assumes the planned Wylfa nuclear power station is not cancelled and the road building programme does not slip, as some in the industry fear.
Of the three key construction sectors housing and infrastructure are expected to experience good growth while there is weakness in the non-residential building sectors, like offices, retail and education.
It will probably not be until towards the mid-2020s that this profile unwinds.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Balfour boss in Brexit blast at Chancellor
Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn is reported to have taken part in a conference call with ministers last night after the Government’s Brexit deal defeat,
Sky News said Quinn and bosses from Tesco and Amazon voiced their concerns to a trio of ministers including Chancellor Philip Hammond.
Quin is reported to have asked: “I would like to know when we might get back to a normal functioning government.
“Decisions are being delayed on HS2, new nuclear, Heathrow expansion.
“The enemy of business is delay and procrastination, and the construction industry will face large-scale restructuring where it cannot carry the resources it will need over the next 25 years, and capability will have to be let go.
“Once resources are lost to industry it is very difficult to get them to come back; the next six months are critical.”
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Concrete Installation: 6 Steps Your Concrete Contractor Should Be Doing Prior to Paving
While many people are familiar with the general concepts of concrete installation, what it takes to prepare for a concrete job, the right way, is more of an unknown. Understanding the initial steps involved in a concrete installation project can help you get a better idea of job requirements and timelines. As you plan for your concrete paving project, keep in mind that paving is rarely completed the same day as the prep work.
At Wolf Paving, our experienced concrete contractors know the best way to prepare your home or worksite for concrete installation. In fact, there are six basic pre-installation steps every contractor should follow.
Concrete Installation Preparations
1. Date Estimation
Our prep crew foreman will contact you in advance with an estimated start date for your project. If applicable, Wolf Paving will contact Diggers Hotline. If you need to know immediately when your project is set to begin, call us directly for details.
2. Mark Out Project
Members of our paving team will first mark out your concrete paving project, including defining and squaring out the edges for a neat, straight appearance.
3. Build The Base
If excavation is required, the dirt and debris portion will be cut 8” to 10” inches deep. In its place, 6” to 8” inches of crushed material is placed to provide a stone base. Different base materials will be used to fit each individual job.
4. Remove Old Pavement (If Needed)
On existing asphalt or concrete removals, the old pavement is removed and will be recycled in our recycling facility.
5. Drainage Requirements And Forms
After determining drainage requirements and when the finished grade is established, forms will be placed around the edges of the concrete paving area. If additional crushed stone base is required to establish elevations and strengthen the existing base, it will be added.
6. Add Grid Reinforcing Steel
Then, grid reinforcing steel is installed, designed to provide tensile strength to the paving.
After this prep work is done, it’s time to start pouring your concrete pavement!
It’s important to note that if soft areas are found, costs to undercut and rebase would be a ‘quoted’ extra, strictly for time and materials.
Have more questions about your concrete project?
Check out our Concrete Paving FAQ page, or contact one of our paving specialists.
It’s never too early or too late to request a free paving estimate. For the Milwaukee area, call us at 262-965-2121. For the Madison area, call us at 608-249-7931.
With over 75 years of paving experience, from highways to driveways, we are your local source for all of your paving needs. Wolf Paving’s concrete contractors offers services from Milwaukee to Madison, and everywhere in between, including all areas around: Sun Prairie, Oconomowoc and Waukesha.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Mini robots plan to fix underground pipes
New micro robots will be built to repair the country’s underground pipe network and cut the disruption caused by road excavations.
Scientists from four British universities will use a £26.6m government investment to develop 1 cm long robotic devices that use sensors and navigation systems to find and mend cracks in pipes.
The traffic closures and disruption to businesses of these roadworks is estimated to amount to more than £5 billion.
Robots will also be developed to be sent sent to hazardous work places such as offshore wind-farms and nuclear decommissioning facilities.
Science Minister Chris Skidmore said: “While for now we can only dream of a world without roadworks disrupting our lives, these pipe-repairing robots herald the start of technology that could make that dream a reality in the future
“From deploying robots in our pipe network so cutting down traffic delays, to using robots in workplaces to keep people safer, this new technology could change the world we live in for the better.
“Experts in our top UK universities across the country are well-equipped to develop this innovative new technology.”
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Chief Executive, Professor Sir Mark Walport said: “The projects announced today demonstrate how robots and artificial intelligence will revolutionise the way we carry out complex and dangerous tasks, from maintaining offshore wind farms to decommissioning nuclear power facilities.
“They also illustrate the leading role that the UK’s innovators are playing in developing these new technologies which will improve safety and boost productivity and efficiency.”
The £26.6 million government funding boost is part of the modern Industrial Strategy, investing in the technologies of tomorrow and creating high skilled jobs across the country.
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