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Block Paving in Bourne

Block paving can look great 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 little different, there are many block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are most commonly made of clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main benefits 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's 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 since it has the strongest interlock, which makes it a fantastic choice for driveways. The herringbone pattern is established by the tradesperson by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone design create a stylish and interesting look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to buyers. Complete our online form to get in touch with up to 4 driveway companies who can give you a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Bourne

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 Bourne 2025

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

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Bourne

Bourne is a town and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Bourne is situated around the eastern slopes of the Kesteven Uplands and the western edge of the Lincolnshire Fens. The town is positioned on a Roman road now referred to as King Street and was built around a natural spring, therefore the name 'Bourne', which comes from Anglo-Saxon meaning 'water' or 'stream'. It is situated on the intersection between the A15 and the A151 roads. The civil parish consists of the primary township as well as the hamlets of Cawthorpe, Dyke and Twenty. In former years, Austerby was seen as a separate village with its own shops and street plan, but is now an area considered to be inside Bourne known as The Austerby. The town's economy was driven by rural industries until the opening of the railway created a market for bottled mineral water. Despite the fact that it's nonetheless focused on agriculture and food preparation for supermarkets Bourne also features critical light engineering and tourism activities. The district includes a quickly developing housing market with considerable new building being undertaken in Bourne during the 2000s. The population taken in the 2001 census was 13,961, rising to approximately 14,500 inhabitants at the 2011 census. Bourne Town Football Club plays football in the United Counties Football League and the junior club runs teams for young people of all ages in local league competitions. Bourne Cricket Club is one of the most successful in the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League, having won the league 3 times since it started in 2000. The club normally supplies players for the Lincolnshire Minor Counties team. These teams play home games at the Abbey Lawn, a recreation ground that is privately owned by the Bourne United Charities. For all your property improvement tasks, make sure that you employ vetted experts in Bourne to make sure you get a fantastic quality service.

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Block paving pros in Bourne

Beech Contractors

37 review(s)
Based: in Nottingham, NG24 1DA

Beach contractors have paved and resurfaced everything from championship golf courses to domestic driveways as a team we put 100% into every job we undertake we are a contractor's so we take one any type of work

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Martin C., CV9
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Atherstone

Professional friendly service

M R Contractors

31 review(s)
Based: in Huntingdon, PE28 9GL

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

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Ben B., PE26
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Huntingdon

Excellent service

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

Nationwide Driveways Ltd

8 review(s)
Based: in Nottingham, NG7 6LH

Nationwide Drives ltd take great pride in the quality of workmanship delivered on each and every job. We cater to both Domestic and Commercial customers in all surrounding areas of Nottingham,mansfield and Chesterfield. With over 20 years exper...

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Mrs B., NG16
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Nottingham

Nationwide Driveways did me a really professional job to a very high standard. Everybody was friendly and courteous and ...

Whites Environmental

4 review(s)
Based: in Peterborough, PE28 9DQ

Here at Whites Environmental, with almost 30 years of combined experience in the industry, we cover all aspects of driveway and patio installation.

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Sharon N., PE12
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Spalding

Drive looks good

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.

Professional Home Improvements (Uk)

1 review(s)
Based: in Letchworth, SG6 1HX

A local business in Herts with over 25 years of experience, we provide a professional service to suit your needs and budget, in Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin, Knebworth and Hertfordshire. If you’re looking for a new Driveway, Patio, Conservatory, ...

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Roger D., AL4
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in St. Albans

Very business like approach but too expensive

Top2Bottom Home Improvements

5 review(s)
Based: in Ely, CB7 4TA

Welcome to Top2bottom Home Improvements Our aim is to provide our clients with a professional and affordable service. We are a family run business with many years of experience. We are based in Littleport but we cover all of the surrounding ar...

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Beverly M., PE31
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in King's Lynn

Top2Bottom offered a home consultation but we having decided to take up another quote, rhus was not appropriate. The co...

M C Paving UK LTD

8 review(s)
Based: in Mattishall, NR20 3RL

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David B., NR32
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Lowestoft

Prompt. Excellent advice Wellmannerd

Pavewise Home Improvement

9 review(s)
Based: in Gerrards cross, SL9 0QR

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Shaki M., UB3
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Hayes

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

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12 Jul

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Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Glynis M

Start Date: Immediate

don't want block paving but only option on list! need patio area laid are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly...

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08 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Glynis M

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don't want block paving but only option on list! need patio area laid are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly...

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06 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Glynis M

Start Date: Immediate

don't want block paving but only option on list! need patio area laid are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly...

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01 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Elle D

Start Date: Immediate

Driveway at front of house Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving What work do you need to have done: Driveway Roughly how big is t...

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11 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Elaine W

Start Date: Immediate

remove old concrete path area in front of house and down 1 side of house. Relay slabs/block paving.

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17 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Peter W

Start Date: Less than one month

I have just moved into a bungalow which has a small patio approx 9 ft x12 ft and is uneven ie High and low areas. ( I think it must have been a DIY job ) I would like the pavers lifted and re laid ...

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25 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Joseph H

Start Date: Immediate

new leveling and paving

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20 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Doreen S

Start Date: Immediate

driveway and frontage

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16 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Ali S

Start Date: Less than one month

2 Patio areas - Total 33 Mtr2 Level Ground, Base Concrete, Lay free Issued Slabs and Pavers surround and infill Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you requir...

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06 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Shaun M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

28msq patio to be laid , lawn to be dug up and ground prepped for block paving to be laid Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Pavin...

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23 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

55sq mts resin bonded drive over existing tarmac Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What work is required: Driveway Location: Front Roughly how much area are you looking to have paved: ...

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29 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bourne - PE10

Enquiry from: Robin G

Start Date: Immediate

Clean and seal 25 sq. mtrs. Of block paving and clean 16 no. 60cm. Sq.paving slabs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Fron...

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FAQs

can you lay block paving on top of concrete?

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.

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.

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.

how to seal block paving?

Are you having weed problems on your carefully picked out block pavings? After spending huge bucks to install the block pavings, the last thing any homeowner would want to discover is weed taking over the prized asset. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be effectively handled in a few simple steps provided in this article.

Basically, sealing of block paving is all about prevention of weed growth in the area by total weed removal, putting of sand between the block paving joints and sealing with a good quality sealant. This is a task that’s best left for a reliable professional to guarantee the best results especially if you lack proper training and experience. This guide will give a good insight into the process.

Here are the equipment you’ll need to get started: pressure washer, weed killer, bin bag, broom, small brush, protective gear, sealing roller, spueegee, jointing sand and sealer and DIY sprayer.

lRemove The Weed

• Put on a protective clothing and gloves

• Get a weed disposal bag to clean while you go.

• Apply the selected weed killer on both areas where weeds are present and the absent ones to prevent any growing.

lPressure Washing

• Angle your pressure washer between the gaps. This is done to remove all weeds and debris that are still lying around as well as removing all possible chemical residues to create a thorough clean between the paving slab.

• Leave the washed area to dry.

l Sand The Joints

• Check the weather forecast to ensure there’s about 24 to 48 hours of dryness as its important for both sand and sealant to do a perfect job.

• Put sand between the gaps and push it down with your small brush until its levelled.

lSeal The Gaps

• The sealing process should be done immediately and sanding.

• Clean up the patio

• Perform a test using a small area

• Apply the sealant

• Apply the second of sealant

• Leave to dry for about 2 to 3 hours.

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