Elevating Curb Appeal: The Superiority of Brick Driveways
A well-done brick driveway can significantly enhance a home’s curb appeal, surpassing many other home improvements. However, the brick driveway industry often suffers from a lack of quality companies, leading to concerns about durability and proper installation. Our brick driveways offer superior advantages compared to concrete or asphalt:
- Manageable: Brick driveways outlast concrete or asphalt, especially in Chicago’s harsh winters, most hard surfaces require repairs every decade.
- Superior Base: Our brick driveways feature a base three times deeper than concrete, ensuring longevity and stability. We meticulously compact gravel every two inches using large compactors and utilize a mix of aggregates to lock the base together. Additionally, we install a geogrid that spans the length and width of the driveway for added reinforcement.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Beyond durability, brick driveways offer unmatched beauty, enhancing the overall aesthetic of any property.
In summary, our brick driveways provide a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution that outperforms concrete or asphalt alternatives.
Transforming Curb Appeal: a Half-Mile Unilock Brick Driveway
Inspired by the stunning Unilock brick driveway featured at the top of this article, a client was determined to have one of her own. She described her friend’s brick driveway as the most beautiful home improvement she had ever seen, and she wanted to elevate her own curb appeal in the same way. Excited by the opportunity, I visited her home and realized the scale of the project—a nearly half-mile driveway leading to a six-car garage motor court. Despite the effort involved, the end result was truly rewarding.
Extravagant Excellence: The Enduring Legacy of a Custom Brick Driveway
Working for this client was a blast. When I arrived in 2006 and saw their patriotic display after 9/11, I knew this man had a bold sense of style. He made it clear he didn’t want just any brick driveway—he wanted one that would make his house stand out. Eager for the challenge, I got to work. Our design incorporated numerous brick paver inlays, weaving through the driveway and later transitioning into the walkway leading to the back patio we installed. Despite the client’s heavy use – if his full size luxury vehicle wasn’t on it or his 30,000 lb truck was —the driveway remains as flat as the day we installed it, over a decade and a half later. Proof that brick pavers, when installed correctly, stand the test of time.
Subtle Sophistication: Designing Andrea's Elegant Brick Driveway
You might recognize this driveway from Andrea’s previous article. She desired a brick driveway with distinctive details, yet nothing too extravagant. We decided to incorporate a subtle round inlay into the driveway, positioned at a 45° angle to the rest of the driveway using matching materials to maintain a cohesive look. As you approached the entry, we transitioned to different materials to define the space. The final outcome was elegant and understated, perfectly complementing her home.
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Typical landscape companies operate with one salesperson, no landscape designers, and several small crews handling multiple projects simultaneously.
At Scott Flanagan Landscape, we operate differently. With two dedicated designers and a six-person installation team focused on one project at a time, we ensure quality and efficiency. While one designer in the office, Scott is able to oversee the on-site crew, guaranteeing a high-quality final installation and minimizing disruption to your daily life.