Front Garden & Driveway Upgrade | Ballymena
The Challenge: Drainage Issues & Sinking Surfaces
The primary frustration for these homeowners was an aging tarmac driveway that had become worn and was actively sinking. The most critical issue was the slope of the drive, which directed water straight toward the garage. With no existing drainage channels, heavy rainfall caused water to run directly inside the building, creating a persistent and stressful problem for the owners.
Our Solution: Precision Engineering & Durable Surfacing
We implemented a complete structural and aesthetic overhaul to ensure the driveway would perform properly for years to come:
- Advanced Drainage & Preparation: We addressed the slope and water management issues first, ensuring that all groundworks were handled correctly to prevent future flooding.
- Porcelain & Granite Entrance: We installed bespoke porcelain steps with granite risers to create a clean, modern entrance to the home.
- Granite Sett Detailing: A granite sett entrance was added to provide a high-end architectural detail that ties the entire project together.
- SMA Driveway Surfacing: The entire driveway was surfaced in SMA (Stone Mastic Asphalt), selected for its contemporary appearance, extreme durability, and low-maintenance properties.
- Structural Edging: Granite kerbs were installed around the perimeter to retain the layout properly and maintain sharp, tidy lines across the front of the property.
@delandscapes Here’s a recent front garden transformation we’ve just completed in Ballymena. When the homeowners first reached out, their biggest frustration was the old tarmac drive. It had been there for years, it was sinking, worn out, and sloped straight toward the garage. With no drainage channels in place, every heavy rainfall meant water running directly inside, and they were completely fed up dealing with it. We used porcelain for the steps with granite risers, giving the entrance a clean, modern finish. Around the edges, we installed granite kerbs to retain everything properly and keep the whole layout sharp and tidy. We also added a granite set entrance to give the front of the property a really strong, high-end detail that ties the whole job together. To finish the full driveway, we surfaced it in SMA, which not only looks contemporary but is extremely durable and low-maintenance. The difference this has made to the look and functionality of the home is massive — a huge upgrade from what was there before. If you’re looking to get booked in for a full garden transformation like this one, drop me a WhatsApp on 07476 662075 with: 🍃 Your name 🍃 Address 🍃 Photos of your garden 🍃 Description of what you’re after
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