The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:21 pm**

Hi

First time poster... I am contemplating putting in a new access road / track through a field. The track would be used by cars, tractors, horseboxes etc on a daily basis. It would be approx. 200m long and maybe 2.5/3m wide with say two passing places, big enough for a large horsebox. What grade / depth of sub base should I be looking at and any idea of a guide price? Also, may be looking to get it tarmaced eventually, so is there anything I need to know before? Thanks for any advice.

Posted: **Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:58 pm**

ideally heavy duty
200mm of subbase and 150 of concrete
but budget may dictate this
others will come with a budget but its going to cost a few quid
good night jim bob
mary ellen :;):

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:14 am**

You may need a geo-textile if the sub-grade is iffy in any way, and if you want a decent tarmacadam job, you'll need an edge restraint or kerb of some description.

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:34 am**

the muckaway will determine how much make up you'll have, ie, capping layer, geotextile, sub base. depending on conditions, also as the boss suggested, an edge restraint.

Posted: **Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:40 am**

Also consider access for a fire engine. Im pretty sure thats a legal requirement if it leads to buildings. Ive had two jobs widening tracks for that very reason

The Brew Cabin

New access road / driveway / track - Basic spec, idea of costs etc