Paving & Driveway | Block
Ballyclare - BT39
Enquiry from: Isabel F
Start Date: Immediate
I need an area of 12 3x2 slabs laid in back garden for a shed.
Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional answer to your driveway and can give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a little different, there are many block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are most commonly manufactured from clay, but some are made of different composite materials. One of the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can be replaced easily. It also means that it is simpler to carry out work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a fantastic 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 design create an elegant and appealing look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Fill out our online form to get in touch with 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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Ballyclare - BT39
Enquiry from: Isabel F
Start Date: Immediate
I need an area of 12 3x2 slabs laid in back garden for a shed.
Ballyclare - BT39
Enquiry from: Claire D
Start Date: Immediate
Paved patio area
Ballyclare - BT39
Enquiry from: Colin B
Start Date: Immediate
Garden dug up and replaced with tarmac Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Tarmac Location: Front What work is required: Driveway
Ballyclare - BT39
Enquiry from: Miriam B
Start Date: Immediate
paving for back garden - 2 areas - approx 12ftx10ft one area 15x12ft - not looking anything overly expensive. Its an area for the dog. Many thanks Miriam Are you the property owner: Owner of the prop...
Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Vera M
Start Date: Immediate
A small Area paved
Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Linda H
Start Date: Immediate
Back garden paved 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 Roughly how big is the drivewa...
Ballymena - BT43
Enquiry from: Jonathan M
Start Date: Immediate
60 metres square of driveway with grey block paving preferably charcoal colouring mix
Ballymena - BT43
Enquiry from: Grace L
Start Date: Immediate
Paving around the house Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Patio Roughly how big is the drive...
Belfast - BT14
Enquiry from: William W
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway paved with block bricks
Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Yvonne N
Start Date: Immediate
Block Paving driveway cleaned
Belfast - BT17
Enquiry from: Tina M
Start Date: Immediate
Tarmac to paving
Belfast - BT17
Enquiry from: Isobel W
Start Date: Immediate
I would like to get my daughters small back garden either paved or concreted please i dont know her full postcode and i just what a price please
Belfast - BT17
Enquiry from: CHRISTINE M
Start Date: Immediate
back garden paved 30*20 ft
Belfast - BT17
Enquiry from: Susan A
Start Date: Immediate
Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Belfast - BT15
Enquiry from: Joanne M
Start Date: Immediate
Garden
Belfast - BT9
Enquiry from: Rhona F
Start Date: Immediate
Patio laid 6m X 5m approx. On level garden at rear of house
Antrim - BT41
Enquiry from: Mantas R
Start Date: Immediate
91m2 paving blocks plus 20m drain
Ballymena - BT43
Enquiry from: Anthony W
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway want ashfelt on drive plus step made
Antrim - BT41
Enquiry from: Gary M
Start Date: Immediate
30 sq metres 100mm deep
Ballymena - BT42
Enquiry from: David C
Start Date: Immediate
Repair large hole in driveway David
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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.
One thing you should know about block paving a drive is that it can be very expensive depending on a number of factors such as the materials to be incorporated, block paving pattern, labour cost as well as the size of the drive in question. However, before you get started it’s always a good idea to obtain multiple quotes to compare the prices and select the most reasonable quote. Here, we’ve provided a breakdown of the block paving cost to ensure that you’ll not get ripped off.
There are three main types of block paving which includes clay blocks, concrete blocks as well as natural stone. If you were to go for complex block paving patterns and extras such as drainage solutions and edging, you may have to pay a significantly higher price. The size of your drive is also a major determinant of your block paving cost. What’s more? The materials you need as well as the contractors you select will all play a key role in the final cost of block paving your drive.
The material cost for the three types of block paving includes: Clay block £70 to £100 per m2, concrete blocks £20 to £60 per m2 and natural stone £50 to £105 per m2. To calculate your total material cost, you’ll need to determine the size of your drive.
The cost of labour for installing block paving is usually within the range of £50 to £100 per square metre. In certain cases, you may also have some waste removal needs. If you’re going to hire a specialist that’ll take a day or two of labour to get the job done, it’ll cost about £150 to £200 per day.
Other additional block paving costs include: hardcore £300, blocks and edgings £1,700, sharp sand £250. kiln-dried sand £250 and skip hire £500.
Driveway work is usually done in the warmer half of the year. This is partly to avoid bad weather. If you want to get ahead and avoid waiting for a contractor to be free, you should try getting in touch with a professional in the early spring so a date can be booked for install as soon as practically possible.
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.
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