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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:02 pm
by WorkingMum33
I had my driveway done last week and before I sign it off I wonder if someone could advise if my concern is valid.
I am not happy about the edging between the driveway and the pavement. One side they have the same height but the other side of the driveway there is 3cm(1inch)from the driveway to the pavement (as a small step). I had a look at a few driveways in my street but none of them have this kind of step, so I am concerned. Am i right to be concerned? if so can it be fixed?
I have two pics but I cannot get in the valid formar, I can email if you like.
I look forward to hearing from you
rgds,
Denise
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:45 pm
by dig dug dan
look at tonys post in the noticeboard. It tells you how to load photies. we can then assess the situation for you!
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:13 pm
by lutonlagerlout
unless the pavement is particularly uneven this is not good
but a picture will speak a thousand words
have the company you used got a landline number and an address?
LLL
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:56 pm
by Dave_L
Sometimes it's unavoidable. If there is such a step, then we could cut the footpath back, form a joint and relay the small area concerned.
As has been said, a photo would be handy.
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:48 pm
by WorkingMum33
Hi,
I hope this pic works. the company is Anglian.I havent paid yet, as I am aware that once signed the customer agreement, that is it.So I wan to make sure they have done it right.
rgds,
denise
[URL=http://varalda.spaces.live.com/photos/c ... ACCD1!122/]
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:16 pm
by WorkingMum33
Hi,
I have used the FAQ but every time I try to post I get the message: You are not allowed to use that image extension on this board. A valid format is: http://www.domain.com/picture.gif, an invalid format is: http://www.domain.com/picture.one.gif
I have tried uploading photos on myspace,hotmail,google, but none works.
Please can someone tell me where I can load the photo on the net so I can add the link to this site?
Thanks
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:26 pm
by WorkingMum33
I hope this one works
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:43 pm
by lutonlagerlout
the existing paving is a bit wonky so it looks unavoidable
looks a fair job there,if they had followed the exact contour of the pavement it would look pants
sadly contractors are NOT allowed to touch the street side of the pavements now,or they could have straightened it up,only the local authority can do that ( at a cost of course)
LLL
looks good from here 
ps i take it the driveway was started before the new regulations regarding surface water came in on the 1st of october???
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:50 pm
by ambient
if its been done by anglian windows (who also do fascias,roofs and paving) i bet that cost a fair bit ???
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:18 am
by Rich H
Looks good to me. Concur with the view that if they'd followed the wonky pavement it would have been awful. It looks properly edged, nice kerbs, etc.
LLL what if it was already hardstanding to the same area?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:32 pm
by WorkingMum33
Thanks for the comments, but I would like a finish like this one.. so instead of step we have a ramp..
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:03 pm
by lutonlagerlout
your not listening,they cannot touch the pavement side of that edging,its illegal
ring the council and ask them to relay the flags on the footpath
good luck
LLL
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:54 pm
by williams
Thats totally acceptable.
Would you rather have a flat drive or a wonky drive which goes with the contours of the poorly laid council pavement?
I wouldnt ring the council either if it was done last week.
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:06 am
by Dave_L
..........and even if you did call Highways, I very mych doubt they would come round and relay the slabs.
Or they might turn up in perhaps 3 years time.....
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:43 pm
by WorkingMum33
Thanks for all the answer.
