Driveline Paving and Patios Ltd
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Paving & Driveway | Block in Kingston upon Thames
Got the job done quickly at a fair price
Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is a stylish and functional solution to your driveway and can give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a bit different, there are plenty of block paving materials and options available to you. The bricks found in block paving are mostly manufactured from clay, but some are made of different composite materials. Among the main benefits to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get broken over time, they can be replaced easily. It also means that it's easier to carry out work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern since it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a fantastic choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone pattern by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone design create a stylish and appealing 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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Barnet is a substantial London borough having a populace boasting 356,400. In fact, it's the second largest borough in England's capital city that has an area of 86.74 square kilometres. Formed in 1965, the area is part of both Middlesex and Hertfordshire. Make sure that you choose your suitable property enhancement company in Barnet by comparing and contrasting 100 % free estimates.
Building roofing and paving
Got the job done quickly at a fair price
M R Contractors has grown to become one of the most respected paving contractors in the area. Our attention to detail, unrivalled value and customer service has enabled us to grow year on year
Excellent service
Marshalls Block Paving Limited is a Block Paving and Civil Engineering company with many years of family tradition and expertise in this industry going back over four generations of Marshall's. All our work is carried out to the highest of standards....
Professional and competent. Took time to ask me what I wanted & made constructive suggestions. No hard sell.
Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work
Excellent
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 .
Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.
We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985.
Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements
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...
Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.
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...
Very quick contact with excellent consultation service discussing what they provide.
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...
Good job, from quote to completion of work. Started when promised and finished on time. Lovely job.
Paving & drainage /off road parking specialist
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Barnet - EN4
Enquiry from: Jade W
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front garden leveled out, small front wall removed and driveway laid. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front wha...
Barnet - EN4
Enquiry from: Farheen S
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Hi- I need my drive way paved.
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Sue P
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front path in block paving and steps in slabs. New low wall at the front
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Angela H
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renewing drive. and drainage layout. layout at the moment is higher than damp course of house. want to use blocks i have.. i have a drive that drops towards house. are you the property owner: owner o...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Christina S
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garden turned into block paving drive
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Arun M
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block paving for driveway and the food path
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Helen H
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paving of front drive . how nuch more do you want me to say ??? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Innes H
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Either a driveway created out of front garden with hedge removed - maybe drop curb… Or pathway and front garden made safe and clean
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Richard Y
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The front driveway has been graded following completion of works to the house, I am looking for the driveway to be block paved with pavoirs with a retaining wall for a planted area. The total front dr...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Richard Y
Start Date: Immediate
The front driveway has been graded following completion of works to the house, I am looking for the driveway to be block paved with pavoirs with a retaining wall for a planted area. The total front dr...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Katherine S
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My old pathway removed and replaced with an attractive tiled one
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Katherine S
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My old pathway removed and replaced with an attractive tiled one
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Amanda D
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would like my garden slabbed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace location: rear what work is required: patio what level of service do you require: supply and la...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Phyllis B
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patio 4 metre square built , grass needs to be dug out are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required:...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Neil S
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rear patio tiles to be lifted, the ground levelled, weed proof membrane laid and same tiles relaid. when the tiles are relaid, no need to grout so that the tiles are simply laid next to each other. sa...
Barnet - EN4
Enquiry from: Cheryl C
Start Date: Immediate
Property owner Driveway please call to appoint
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Daniel S
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Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Hi, I would like to have our driveway jet washed to re...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Artur Z
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Drive way paiwing
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Debbie H
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the front garden needs old paving stones taken up prepared properly to lay new block paving Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Barnet - EN4
Enquiry from: Chris F
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Patio 31 sq metres wobbly and with pink and yellow pavers needs levelling and replacements on a budget.
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Are you worried there’s a slope on the area where your block paving is to be installed? Good news is, it’s very possible to lay block paving on a slope. However, this can be a very difficult task which should be done by a reliable professional ( especially if you lack proper training and experience) who can guarantee the best results, the first time and also help save you money from possible costly mistakes. This guide will provide you with everything you need about the slope block paving installation process. Let’s have a look!
• Demarcate The Walkway
To get started, you have to determine how and where you want your walkway to be while also determining the thickness of the paver. Ensure to choose the less sloppy area and utilize landscape paint to mark the area visibly.
• Prepare The Ground
Clear out all forms of dirts, roots, rocks and other debris on the soil. Once done, proceed to cutting the sods to the required length and put them somewhere close.
• Make Boundaries
There’s a need for landscape borders. Here, it’ll be easier to use plastics as boundaries for your lawn’s edges. Install them on the sides that have already been cut
• Apply A Level Of Gravel
Obtain the correct size of gravel and spread them evenly over the area to ensure a firm foundation for the pavers is formed. Makes sure that the rocks is at a minimum of 2 inches deep into the soil.
• Install The Block Pavers
Start from the centremost position of the pathway and work towards the sides until you’re able to cover every inch of the area.
• Apply A Layer Of Cement
Apply cement over the pavers and utilize a broom to sweep it and fill up all the gaps and spaces between the pavers. Then, press the pathway to be levelled using a compactor.
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.
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.
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.
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