S & Q Driveways
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Paving & Driveway | Block in Birmingham
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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 little different, there are many 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. One of the main benefits to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can certainly be replaced. It also means that it is simpler 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, rendering it a fantastic 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 design create an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to buyers. Fill out our online form to get in touch with 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.
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Congleton is actually a town in addition to civil parish inside the unitary authority of Cheshire East and the county of Cheshire in England. It sits on the banks of the River Dane, towards the west of the Macclesfield Canal and 21 miles south of Manchester. The town includes a population of 25,750.
At S & Q driveways we can guarantee you'll be a happy custumer
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Hi Roy from rm driveways we are a family run business with over 15 years of experience we specialise in tarmac blockpaving flagging indan stone fencing all aspects of brickwork all our work comes with 5 years guarantee and completed to the customers...
Roy and his team did a perfect job, very efficient. Will definitely recommend.
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...
Nationwide Driveways did me a really professional job to a very high standard. Everybody was friendly and courteous and ...
We are a family run buisness with outstanding quality driveaways, we have 3 teams allowing us to get jobs booked in and completed quickly and in a professional manner. Book now for your free no obligation quotation.
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Thomas Contractors are a family run business operating in Crewe, Nantwich and across South Cheshire. We provide new driveways, patios, fencing, landscaping and building services to clients based in Crewe, Nantwich, and the surrounding Cheshire area. ...
Good product and price although I havn't recieved a written quote yet
JL driveways man are a local family run business from Warrington covering a wide-area in the Northwest We specialise in All types of driveways Landscaping's block paving tarmacking Imprinted concrete resen Fencing and much much more you dream it w...
Did a great job. Said it would take 5 days and it did. Great team of workers who worked really hard and did a lovely job...
hello my name samuel From total paving and landscapes were a fully insured family run business with over 16 years experience in block paving All types of flagging turfing fencing and we supply the best quality materials on every job we do a quality j...
Worked endless to get job done fast no problems with the work
Stonecraft paving specialist ltd We do all kinds off ground work 5 years guarantee with all of are professional work driveways patios landscaping Block paving / tarmac / resin /concrete Imprint / slabs / Turf / fencing/artificial turf / rail...
Very good
Local company owned by myself over 2 decades of business. Quality driveways of either flagging , block or patterned imprinted concrete with pvc fascias. All dealt with by myself to you. Free quotations given .
very friendly but not to impressed with the amount quoted for the job in hand.
Fence it pave it are a family owned landscaping and paving and fencingcompany based in Bolton that has over fifty years combined experience in the construction industry.
Competitive price
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Quentin A
Start Date: Immediate
40 sqm of patio to lay in garder, levelling necessary with sub base and top soil are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear w...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Daniel H
Start Date: Immediate
wooden sleepers fitted to level garden and indian stone laying are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what work is required: path what work is required: path, patio ...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: ROBERT M
Start Date: Immediate
driveway replacing existing tarmac 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 how ...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Mark G
Start Date: Immediate
Grass area and drive replaced with imprinted 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: 3 cars p...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Mark G
Start Date: Immediate
Grass area and drive replaced with imprinted 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: 3 cars p...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Idevane S
Start Date: Immediate
remove current brick paving ( half of the drive) , remove lawn on other half of the drive plus remove 1 feet tall divider on the drive (between brick and lawn) Are you the property owner: Owner of th...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Emma D
Start Date: Immediate
extension of existing patio Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how big is t...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Jean M
Start Date: Immediate
Small patio area paving approx 3 meters by 5
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: William D
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Drive and garden blockpave and conifer cutting down
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Rob H
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Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Rebecca B
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Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Nick M
Start Date: Immediate
Drive 50 sq mtrs. Patio (some earth to remove) 12 sq mtrs. Side path 9 sq mtrs. All approximate.
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Mrs C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
We would like our patio extending. A Curved wall needs to be built from one side of the garden to the other, filled with hardcore (which we already have. The original patio stones need to be taken u...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Mrs E
Start Date: Immediate
to lift old patio slabs and relay new patio. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Property Type: Detached Roughly how much area are you looking...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Mrs P
Start Date: Immediate
dropped kerb to an area of approx. 4300mm full planning permission has been granted
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Judith A
Start Date: Immediate
top covering Home Owner Call to Appoint
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Lizzie M
Start Date: Less than one month
our garden is 45sqm, (it is a bit of an odd triangle shape) currently cheap slab paving (about 1/4 of it) and grass, we want the whole lot dug up and flagged with Indian stone. Are you the property ow...
Congleton - CW12
Enquiry from: Goodwin K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Home Owner Tarmac new driveway approx. 200sqm - Desired Start Date: 06/04/2015 - Paving Material: Tarmac - Paving Size: Driveway - 3 Cars Please call to appoint
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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.
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.
So have you decided to lay block paving on your property? If yes, then knowing how much it would cost would help you prepare a budget and set out a plan before commencement of the project. The cost of block paving depends on a wide range of factors such as the the size of the area in question, cost of labour as well as the type of brick and block paving to be used. So how much does block paving cost? In this article, we’ll give you an general idea of the cost of laying of block paving on a driveway so you can estimate your cost according to your personal requirements and needs.
For a small to medium sized driveway featuring a complex design, the block pavings’ cost starts from a range between £3,000 to £4,000, meanwhile that of a large sized pathway will jump to a range between £6,500 to £7,500. And depending on the complexity of the design, the final cost of the project can be greatly impacted as it would also take a longer period of time to be completed. For the same small to medium sized pathway featuring a simple design which usually takes up to 3 to 4 days will cost within a range of £4,500 to £5,500. While a complex design such as a herringbone pattern will take up to 5 to 6 days and costing within a range of £5,000 to £6,000.
Furthermore, there are also other factors that can determine the price of block paving and another example is the current condition. This includes the preparation work to be carried out before laying the block paving can be a time consuming task especially when the driveway is in a terrible condition and this comes with a high labour cost. Another factor to be considered is the materials used in making the block paving such as stone, concrete, cement, composite and resin - they’re all available in various range of colours and textures. They play a key role in the block paving cost.
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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