Driveways & Paving

Can tarmac/patio flags go right up to bricks of house?

Anonymous user 30/06/2026 - 7.58 AM

The render on my new house is right to the ground and needs to be cut away. Once that is done what would be best to do with the tarmac and patio flags which currently both go right up to the render? Once the render is removed there will be a small gap between them and the bricks of the house. Is it ok for the tarmac to be repaired right up to the bricks as long as it slopes away? What about the patio flags? What is the best approach? Thanks

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The key thing is to maintain a gap between the finished ground level and the house walls once the render has been cut back. For most houses, the finished surface (tarmac, paving, gravel, etc.) should be at least 150mm (6 inches) below the damp-proof course (DPC). If the render currently runs down to ground level, cutting it back is the right first step.

Answered30 June 2026

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