
Fenmac Ltd t/a FM Property Maintenance
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Mira J., AL8
Paving & Driveway | Block in Welwyn Garden
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Block paving can look good as a driveway. It really is a stylish and functional solution to your driveway and will give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a bit different, there are many block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are manufactured from clay commonly, but some are made of different composite materials. One of the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it is simpler to perform work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone pattern by placing the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone pattern create a stylish and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to buyers. Complete our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can give you a quote for a block-paved driveway.
The typical cost for a block paving project is about £4,000. For smaller areas of paving, or if you live in a cheaper area of the country, expect to pay approximately £3,000, but for larger areas or within the London area, costs may be as much as £4,600-£5,000.
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Abbots Ripton is a village in Cambridgeshire. It is five miles north of Huntingdon. It has a population of just 309, and covers 4,191 acres of land. The parish is situated in the District of Huntingdonshire, which also includes St Ives, St Neots, Godmanchester and Ramsey.
The village is known as the site of the Abbots Ripton railway disaster in 1876, where a Flying Scotsman train crashed during a blizzard.
Abbots Ripton has a lengthy history. The Domesday book names it Riptone, and in the 11th century it was named Riptune. Moat Farm has trees going back to Shakespeare's era, and St. Andrew's church tower is around 400 years old. It includes a bell manufactured in 1400 and another from 1671. The nave, aisle and porch of the church are even older, erected in the 13th century.
The village has a 17th-century pub, the Three Horseshoes, which was badly damaged by a fire in 2010 created by embers in the chimney.
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Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Johanna H
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require quotes for block paving and resin drive. currently have tarmac. the space required is approx 4 cars worth. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you requ...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Maryjane C
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Removal of existing patio and replacement with similar. Also removal of bases for oil tank and greenhouse
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Marlene B
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Small patio laying plus tidy up small garden
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Susan O
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Stone slab patio 10 x 20 feet
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Louise S
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We need a shed base laying of 7 ***, and a grey slab patio measuring 17 ***. We are terraced with no access to the garden so everything must go through the house.
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Jeremy B
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Patio laying in back garden Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how big is the driveway area: 1-2 cars What lev...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Mark S
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Front driveway 88 square meters. Block paving required. Black edging, red block inside. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Wh...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Allan M
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28 600x600 slabs laid and earth removed
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Allan M
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28 600x600 slabs laid and earth removed
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Allan M
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28 600x600 slabs laid and earth removed
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Allan M
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28 600x600 slabs laid and earth removed
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Allan M
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28 600x600 slabs laid and earth removed
Huntingdon - PE28
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Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: New driveway with drop curb required.
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Ross H
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Redo small patio area and extend further approx 15 metres squared
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Maisie W
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A 5m x 7m or bigger patio to put a swimming pool on. Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Gurminder C
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approximately 90m sq block paving. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: John H
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lay a small patio to locate an arbour and access to it
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Cliff S
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Widen existing brick driveway stub in preparation for wood carport
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Ellanette V
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Patio of 30 slabs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio What level of service do you r...
Huntingdon - PE28
Enquiry from: Jayne O
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Laying of a new patio (approx. 3x6m) and levelling and turfing / seeding garden (approx. 5x4 fence panels area).
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How To Lay Block Paving
Do you wish to know how to install block paving? We’ve got you covered! Here, you’ll find a useful step by step guide that’ll provide you with all the necessary information to lay a wide range of block paving products available in the market today. You must, however, note that the installation of block paving can be a tricky affair and should not be attempted unless you have undergone a proper training or have a good experience in the field. If otherwise, we’d advise you to leave the task for a reliable block laying professional to guarantee the best results and also avoid making costly mistakes.
lDesign
• Draw up a design to perfectly suits your needs.
• Decide on the type of block as well as colour.
lExcavation
• Use a mini excavator or a JCB ( depending on the size of the job) to excavate the driveway.
• Identify and mark out the area to be excavated.
• Dug out the area until you reach a suitable level
• Ensure that the proposed finish level is 150mm underneath the damp proof course in any of the adjoining building’s brick.
lEdge Restraints
• Build a 100mm depth-thick concrete foundation with the help of a concrete mixer, 1 part cement and 6 parts ballast.
• Position the kerb unit on top of the level with a string line and spirit level.
• Use a trowel and rubber mallet to mortar the kerb unit to the foundation.
• Haunch the back of the kerb units in such a way that the concrete reach half way up the kerb’s rear.
lSubbase
• Put the crushed concrete in the edge restraints and ensure it’s at the desired level of 50mm.
• Use a vibrating plate to compact and level
lScreeding
• Apply a layer of sharp sand (to 50mm depth) and campact it using a vibrating plate.
• Apply second layer of sharp sand (to 20mm depth) on top of the first layer.
• Level the second layer to the correct falls.
lInstallation Of Paving
• Lay the block paving starting from the bottom of a slope.
• Ensure the blocks are placed at about 10mm to 15mm above the required finish level.
• Make sure the blocks used are between 3-5 packs as you proceed with your desired pattern. You may need to cut smaller block pieces to fill smaller gaps.
lFinishing Touches
• Clear out the area to ensure no debris is left on the blocks.
• Put kiln dried sand and brush across the whole of the area, ensuring the sands falls between the blocks’ joints.
• Compact the drive with the vibrating plate.
• Brush more kiln dried sand over the area and compact again
• Repeat the process until the joints are full of sand.
Can You Lay Block Paving On Top Of Concrete?
The replacement or improvement of your driveway is unarguably one of the most expensive projects you can undertake in the exterior of your home. When done by a true professional the results can be impressive and visually appealing, however you’d have to pay huge bucks to have this done. This is exactly the situation with block paving as it is not only time consuming, but also a lot more expensive when compared to other types of driveway.
A large chuck of this cost is associated with the removal of the existing driveway. So assuming your old driveway is concrete, can you simply pave over the existing concrete? If yes, will it save you money? The simple and short answer is yes. It’s in fact advisable to pave over concrete as this will not only add around 20% to your home’s value, but also make it look a lot more attractive and pleasing to the eye.
However, there are some problems associated with block paving over concrete. It may be better to remove the concrete in situations whereby the base is substandard. For instance, if the ground underneath the concrete is failing, there’ll most definitely be problems.
Also, there’ll be some issues with settling (not even the cracks). If your concrete is dropping little amounts every year, these can affect the blocks and ultimately lead to dropping of some sections of the block paving in such a way that they’ll no longer be on the same level as the other blocks. Giving a rise to the possibility of drainage issues, tripping hazard and lots more.
Other issues that may crop up can be triggered as a result of using the wrong size block height as well as totally ignoring or overlooking the undulations of the concrete.
Have you decided to install block paving and wondering what the best sand to be applied to the joints is in order to achieve a perfect job? Well, you’re at the right place! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to block paving and we seek to give you a reliable solution once and for all.
The best sand for block paving is a kiln-dried sand. It’s an extremely fine sand which has been dried in a kiln to get rid of all the water before it’s incorporated to achieve the best results. Therefore, the sand contains no moisture and is commonly used to fill the joints of block paving to keep the paving’s structure rigid and strong. It also goes a long way to prevent the ingress of water while stopping the paving from moving and becoming loose. The major reason why the paving sand must be dried is to allow it flow easily into the joints as well as the block paving’s gaps. As result of this smooth flowing to the bottom of the joints, there will be no sand sticking to the sides of the pavers.
Another major reason why kiln-dried sand is commonly applied to the block paving’s joints is to prevent water from penetrating the paved area. It also tightens the individual pavers together to prevent from moving and becoming loose. In the event whereby you happen to leave the joints of your block paving without kiln dried sand, it’s highly likely that they’ll sink as a result of water penetration and the blocks will become very loose. After washing block paving, it’s very important to also replace any sand washed off in the process once the paving is dried to prevent water ingress into the joints.
Your contractor should have access to your driveway and a power source. If they have these things, you don’t need to be there while they’re working on your driveway. However, it’s worth being around if you can so you can clarify details and answer any questions.
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