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 many block paving options and materials accessible to you. The bricks used in block paving are made of clay commonly, but some are made up of different composite materials. One of the main advantages 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 is easier to carry out work under the top of 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 great choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone design by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone pattern create an elegant and appealing look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential 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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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
Professional friendly service
Building roofing and paving
Got the job done quickly at a fair price
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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Professional Block paving and Landscaping services.
I have chosen to go with Marshalls because of their greater history in drives and because they are cheaper
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.
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
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.
All Driveways and patios J and r drives patios complete are I done to customer satisfaction laying in pattern and design no deposits are taken untill all work complete and customers satisfaction make your choices of patterns and d...
Price too high.
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.
High Wycombe - HP13
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homeowner block paving driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Milton Keynes - MK8
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community centre courtyard re-laying plus broken paving replaced are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial do you require: block paving what work do you need to h...
High Wycombe - HP13
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homeowner block paving driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
High Wycombe - HP13
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Some of my driveway area is taken by the bushes. Need it to be cleaned and extend the area by building a small retaining wall at the edge of the boundary of my property. I'm looking for block paving b...
Milton Keynes - MK6
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hi how much make driveway on my privet garden please location: front are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) roughly how big is the driveway area: 1-2 cars property type: detached do you ...
Milton Keynes - MK6
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hi how much make driveway on my privet garden please location: front are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) roughly how big is the driveway area: 1-2 cars property type: detached do you ...
Milton Keynes - MK6
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need work around milton keynes
Milton Keynes - MK13
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we have a large block paved area in front of the house. some of it needs relaying properly as it was poorly laid when originally done
Milton Keynes - MK8
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I need to install driveway asap
Milton Keynes - MK8
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I need to install driveway asap
Milton Keynes - MK13
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
Aylesbury - HP20
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
Newport Pagnell - MK16
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
High Wycombe - HP13
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
Milton Keynes - MK2
Enquiry from: Mel J
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Following sanding of the block paving it has become faded .Now needs to be resealed to restore colour.Approx 60 sq yds
Milton Keynes - MK6
Enquiry from: Aneeq H
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owner terrace block paving driveway 1-2 cars 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: dr...
High Wycombe - HP12
Enquiry from: Kathy F
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drive cleaned and sealed
Beaconsfield - HP9
Enquiry from: Chand H
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back small wall to retain soil and steps and patio needs doing, all will be ready hard cored. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving loc...
Milton Keynes - MK10
Enquiry from: Dishant P
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homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Milton Keynes - MK10
Enquiry from: Dishant P
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homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint
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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.
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.
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.
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