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Block Paving in Barnes

Block paving can look great as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional answer to your driveway and will 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 options available to you. The bricks found in block paving are manufactured from clay commonly, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get broken over time, they can certainly be replaced. It also means that it's easier 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 herringbone pattern is created by the tradesperson by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone pattern create a stylish and appealing look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Complete our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can provide you with a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Barnes

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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Block paving installation cost in Barnes 2024

Labour cost £2,800
Material cost £1,000
Waste removal £200
Time frame: 1-2 days

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Barnes

Barnes is a district within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It's inside the north east of the borough and is positioned 5.8 miles west south west of Charing Cross.

Barnes has numerous 18th and 19th century buildings in the streets near Barnes Pond, which make up Barnes Village conservation area where most of the mid-19th century buildings sit. Around the east riverside, there is the WWT London Wetland Centre which adjoins many fields for 3 primary national team sports.

The town had been a part of Surrey, and it appears in the Domesday book as ‘Berne’. Barnes’ village church was built in between 1100 and 1150 and named the Chapel of St Mary’s. It was extended during the early thirteenth century, and was added to once again in 1786. A huge fire destroyed components of the extensions to the chapel in 1978, so restoration work was accomplished in 1984.

Barnes includes a large amount of sporting history spanning decades. In football, a High Master of St Paul’s School, Richard Mulcaster, is recognised with turning mob football into a refereed team sport. The school sits on Lonsdale Road, but at the time of Mulcaster it was located in St Paul’s Cathedral. The town has a non-league football team named Stonewall FC, who play at Barn Elms Playing Fields.

Barnes Rugby Club is known to be the oldest club in the world in any football code. They play next to the WWT London Wetlands Centre. The town is also identified for rowing; the loop of the Thames surrounding Barnes is a part of the Championship Course utilised for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

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Block paving pros in Barnes

Driveline Paving and Patios Ltd

26 review(s)
Based: in Slough, SL2 3DR

Building roofing and paving

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Justyn F., KT1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Kingston upon Thames

Got the job done quickly at a fair price

Marshall'S Paving and Landscaping

9 review(s)
Based: in St. albans, AL5 3BW

Professional Block paving and Landscaping services.

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George B., SG1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Stevenage

I have chosen to go with Marshalls because of their greater history in drives and because they are cheaper

Stonehaven Landscapes

2 review(s)
Based: in Aldershot, GU12 5AW

At stonehaven building and landscapes we take pride in every job we do. We strive to understand what you need and to achieve this to the highest standards. We take care in understanding your requirements, and with more than 30 years of experience, we...

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Giuseppe R., GU1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Guildford

I am not yet in the position to provide ffedback on the company rather than for the very good approach in contacting me ...

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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John P., SW18
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Excellent

L Marshall Contractors Limited

34 review(s)
Based: in Tiptree, CO5 0LU

We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985. 

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Graham P., SS7
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Benfleet

Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .

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Benedict W., W8
3

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.

MGB Driveways and Patios

17 review(s)
Based: in Worcestershire, SO23 9AT

We provide a full paving and landscape service which can transform a tired garden, patio or driveway into a space you can love and be proud of. It is our aim to provide a top end quality installation at a competitive price without compromising the...

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M., PO20
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Chichester

Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.

Secure Paving & Landscaping

24 review(s)
Based: in Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QR

Professionally but friendly run business for over 20 years, top quality tradesmen and only the finest materials are used. We specialise in all types of driveways and patios, including block paving, resin, bonded, driveways, imprinted, concrete, drive...

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Shaki M., UB3
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Hayes

Very quick contact with excellent consultation service discussing what they provide.

Redcrest Driveways

4 review(s)
Based: in Slough, SL3 9PX

Family run paving and landscaping company. With over thirty years experience, we pride ourselves on our reliability and quality workmanship. All work is guaranteed and we are fully insured. Our aim is to give the customer a high standard competit...

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Carol D., SL6
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Maidenhead

Good job, from quote to completion of work. Started when promised and finished on time. Lovely job.

Enhance Driveways

4 review(s)
Based: in Stoke poges, SL2 4QA

Enhance surfacing I am block paving and tarmacadam specialist I specialise in block paving , tarmacadam, hot tar spray and coloured stone chippings ,patios,gravel,paths and any kind of hard standing I also have over 15 years of experience in th...

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Peter L., BN17
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Littlehampton

Jack was the only contact made to us. He was excellent with attendance and work planning.

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03 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Block

London - SW13

Enquiry from: Julianna P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Install a brand new driveway

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13 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB8

Enquiry from: Ben W

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to have driveway block paved, aprox 108 sqm

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31 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL3

Enquiry from: Karbon A

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

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23 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL3

Enquiry from: Amrik S

Start Date: Immediate

front drive way re -done. Cutrrently ity is block pavoiurs but the maintenance is too much.

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25 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB10

Enquiry from: Janet L

Start Date: Immediate

small grassed area at front of house to be block paved like the rest of the driveway. looking to also have a petanque court in the back garden and the patio to be extended slightly are you the prope...

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24 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

West Drayton - UB7

Enquiry from: Amoryn v

Start Date: Immediate

Current driveway is concrete Would like block paving or mixture of gravel and block paving. Dropped kerb to be added.

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01 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL3

Enquiry from: Eben R

Start Date: Immediate

70sq paving/driveway 30sq patio

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04 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL3

Enquiry from: Connie M

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner block paving driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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09 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB10

Enquiry from: Michael H

Start Date: Immediate

27sqm permeable block paving front garden. to remove existing lawn and block pave. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front...

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23 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Ashford - TW15

Enquiry from: Mohammed H

Start Date: Immediate

Patio and driveway with block paving

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16 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

Addlestone - KT15

Enquiry from: Rosa R

Start Date: Immediate

28 square metres Shannon paving

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08 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB10

Enquiry from: Helen B

Start Date: Immediate

Driveway and retaining wall for terraced house

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11 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Staines-upon-Thames - TW18

Enquiry from: Dimpal L

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for reliable company t do new driveway job

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10 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB10

Enquiry from: Debbie O

Start Date: Immediate

to lay a complete driveway

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15 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Egham - TW20

Enquiry from: Faraz S

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint

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11 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Shahram R

Start Date: Immediate

we would like both block paving and gravel driveway. in addition some gates fitted and a wall to be built are you the property owner: owner of the property location: front what work is required: drive...

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09 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB8

Enquiry from: Eram Q

Start Date: Immediate

current driveway is gravel, with a broken cement pathway. Would like to replace with a new block driveway

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03 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB10

Enquiry from: Justin M

Start Date: Immediate

Driveway installation; currently have gravel which needs excavating and a wall which needs a knocking down

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01 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Shahram R

Start Date: Immediate

we would like both block paving and gravel driveway. in addition some gates fitted and a wall to be built are you the property owner: owner of the property location: front what work is required: drive...

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02 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Uxbridge - UB8

Enquiry from: Nabil A

Start Date: Immediate

new block paving driveway with fence are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughl...

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FAQs

Do I need to be at home when my driveway is being worked on?

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.

is block paving permeable?

Is Block Paving Permeable?

Back in 2008, there was a regulation introduced which comes with a requirement guiding the pavement of front gardens. It requires homeowners to incorporate the conventional impermeable driveways which makes for an uncontrolled run off of rainwater into sewers, roadways, local watercourses etc. However since then, new systems have been established which complies with the legislation and permit driveway laying of block paving without requiring planning permission while still providing the same visually appealing features as the conventional systems. Therefore, a short and simple answer to whether block paving is permeable is yes.

A permeable paving driveway (unlike the conventional ones which quickly diverts rainwater towards the edges to local drains) purposefully diverts rainwater into the built paving structure which oversees a controlled release of the rainwater into the environment. Permeable block paving comes with a wide range of benefits which includes the following:

• No Planning Permission Required

Unlike the traditional system, permeable block paving requires no planning permission as it oversees the driveway draining by ensuring that the surface water passes directly through the joints which makes sure the drains are not over worked and minimizing the risk of flood.

• Puddles Reduction By Natural Drainage

A permeable block paving minimizes puddles as well as standing water which helps to boost natural drainage. This is due to the laying process which features little voids that permits the passage of water.

• Natural Filtration

A natural filtration occurs when water is allowed to return to the ground by permeable block paving which helps assists in getting rid of any pollutants from the rain water.

• Flood Prevention

Permeable paving can help to prevent flooding as it absorbs water rather than directing it to the local drains or leaving it to build up on the surface’s top.

• Natural & Sustainable Materials

Natural and recyclable materials can be incorporated in producing permeable paving which is an excellent choice especially if you’re seeking a more sustainable driveway.

what sand for block paving?

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.

how much to block pave a drive?

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.

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