Driveway
Size: ~250-327m² gravel area Current: Gravel surface, water runoff issues
Current State
Section titled “Current State”- Gravel driveway in place
- Water from village road flows down driveway toward house
- Raised gravel stop considered
- Concerns about redirecting water to neighbors or stone walls
- French drain across front (at gates) to intercept village road runoff
- Driveway-grade geotextile/weed barrier (≥200 g/m², 8-12 kN/m tensile strength)
- Proper drainage solution (avoid neighbor/wall flooding)
- Raised gravel stop/edging
French Drain Plan
Section titled “French Drain Plan”- Location: across front of driveway gates
- Purpose: stop village road water flowing to house
- Pipework: redirect intercepted water safely
Materials Needed
Section titled “Materials Needed”- Woven polypropylene geotextile (driveway grade, not garden grade)
- Heavy-duty barrier for vehicle loading
- French drain pipework and aggregate
- 326.91 m² gravel area measurement noted
- Water management critical to prevent house flooding
- Must not redirect to neighbors’ property