Paving & Driveway | Block
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Jonathan S
Start Date: Immediate
Front and back mono block paving around 100 meter square
Block paving can look good as a driveway. It really 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 little different, there are plenty of block paving materials and options available to you. The bricks used in block paving are most commonly made of clay, 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 damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. It also means that it's simpler to carry out work under the surface of the 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 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 interesting look for your driveway that can 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.
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.
Avg. price low | Avg. price low |
---|---|
Avg. price | Avg. price |
Avg. price high | Avg. price high |
£4700
£3525
£2350
£1175
£0
Labour cost | £2,800 | |
Material cost | £1,000 | |
Waste removal | £200 |
Requests for quotations in Beith in March 2025
Requests for Block paving quotations in Beith in March 2025. 0% change from February 2025.
Requests for Block paving quotations in Ayrshire in March 2025. 0% change from February 2025.
Beith is a town situated in the Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, Scotland roughly 20 miles (30 kilometres) south-west of Glasgow. The town is located on the crest of a hill and was understood originally as the "Hill o' Beith" (hill of the birches) after its Court Hill. According to the Office for National Statistics, based upon the 2011 Census quotes, 91.2 percent of the 6,200 occupants of Beith were born in Scotland, with 6.9 percent born in the United Kingdom, 0.8 percent from other countries in the European Union and also 1.2 per cent categorized as other country. The 2011 Scotland census reported 99.2 (6,156) per cent of people from Beith being White, 0.4 percent are Oriental, followed by mixed/multiple descent being 0.3 per cent as well as 0.1 percent reported "Other" beginnings.
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Jonathan S
Start Date: Immediate
Front and back mono block paving around 100 meter square
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Angela M
Start Date: Less than one month
Submit your free quote for rated tradespeople
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Alan M
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway and kerb
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Linda R
Start Date: Immediate
front garden to convert to driveway to done with chip stones and slabs
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Aaron M
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Work description: The area is level at the back of my ...
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: J M
Start Date: Immediate
Create/update paving. Currently half paved with 2x2 slabs and pebble/gravel square in middle. Want all paved.
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Jamie S
Start Date: Immediate
a 2 car driveway monoblock driveway 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 roughly ...
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: George S
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: Kevin T
Start Date: Immediate
slabbed patio roughly 10 meters by 2 meters asap. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: pat...
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: George A
Start Date: Immediate
replace present drive way 3 by 2 concrete sl;abs with block paving driveway is 66feet by 8 feet are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block pavin...
Greenock - PA16
Enquiry from: Anne O
Start Date: Immediate
Lay a new paving slab path way
Dalry - KA24
Enquiry from: Brian R
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace property owner: owner, work description: just a simple straightforward 2 car driveway, the kerb has a...
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: David T
Start Date: Immediate
5mx5m mono lock+ step for driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how big...
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: JAMES B
Start Date: Immediate
remove old asphalt and lay concrete paving
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: Lorna M
Start Date: Immediate
driveway and front garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving roughly how big is the driveway area: 2-3 cars what level of servi...
West Kilbride - KA23
Enquiry from: George C
Start Date: Immediate
front garden to be made into driveway property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how big is the driveway area: 1 car or less what level...
West Kilbride - KA23
Enquiry from: George C
Start Date: Immediate
would need a fence taking down and a driveway put in are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: drive...
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: Wiliam F
Start Date: Immediate
replace large concrete slabs (31) with attractive slabs with varying colours and dimensions. about 18 sq. m.
Kilbirnie - KA25
Enquiry from: Stephen R
Start Date: Immediate
widen existing driveway. approx 24m2 area 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...
Largs - KA30
Enquiry from: Jim C
Start Date: Immediate
lay new small patio. area app*** metres. area is already laid to garden chips. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: re...
Answer a few quick questions, so we can match you with local driveway installers who can help.
Get free, no-obligation local block paving quotes from 4 verified driveway installers working in Beith.
Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right tradesperson for you.
Would highly recommend, they found me a firm which I was happy with a quote they give me and went ahead and had my job done within 2 days of enquiring.
Good easy way to find a selection of trades you need all in one place.
Love LeadsDoWork it's a big part of my Business I would recommend to anyone
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.
The most commonly used driveway surfacing materials are gravel, asphalt, concrete and paving - which can be block, slabbed or patten imprinted. Take a look at our product information pages to help you decide which one to use and which one will look best for your driveway.
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.
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.
We can help you get more block paving work with our qualified job leads and boost your business.
Join today