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Excavate, lay base, compact and prepare for concrete or paving
Driveway Preparation
Equipment Hire
Driveway preparation requires excavating to the right depth, spreading and levelling the base material, and compacting it properly before concrete or paving. Stanford Hire provides the full equipment set for driveway preparation.
Recommended Equipment
Common Driveway Preparation Tasks
Driveway excavation
Base material spreading and levelling
Base compaction
Spoil removal
Road base delivery
Edge preparation
Existing surface removal
Site preparation for concrete or paving
Ground Conditions & Advice
A well-compacted base is critical for any driveway. Use the plate compactor for 3–6 passes on each layer of base material — thinner layers compact better than thick ones.
For Commercial Sites & Contractors
Commercial & Long-Term Equipment Hire
Daily and weekly hire is available, with discounted long-hire pricing on selected machinery from 7 days. We can deliver and collect from site, with selected machines prepared to site requirements including relevant high-vis markings, amber beacons/flashing lights and service history documentation.