Block paving can look great 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 possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are made of clay commonly, but some are made of different composite materials. Among the main benefits to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it is easier to perform 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 great 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 pattern create a stylish and appealing 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 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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Crieff is a Scottish market community in Perth as well as Kinross. It pushes the A85 road in between Perth and Crianlarich, and the A822 in between Greenloaning and Aberfeldy. The A822 joins the A823, which results in Dunfermline. Crieff has actually ended up being a hub for tourist, famous for its whisky and background of cattle droving. Tourist attractions consist of the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre and Glenturret Distillery. The close-by Innerpeffray Library (founded regarding 1680), is Scotland's earliest lending library. St Mary's Church, beside the library, dates from 1508. Both are open to the general public: the library is run by a philanthropic trust fund, while the chapel remains in the care of Historic Scotland.
Crieff - PH7
Enquiry from: John C
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An area of block paving in our car port was damaged when a water leak happened in our garage. The water was trapped in by a roller shutter door. When the side door of the garage was opened all of the ...
Crieff - PH7
Enquiry from: John C
Start Date: Immediate
repairs to area of sunken mono blocks in car port. blocks have dipped after escape of warer from garage. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: bloc...
Crieff - PH7
Enquiry from: Gordon M
Start Date: Immediate
remove existing tarmac drive and fit monobloc paving to drive and pathway to front door approx 90sq mtr
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: James C
Start Date: Immediate
uplift old garden slabs and relay with new are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: path, patio roug...
Dunblane - FK15
Enquiry from: Michael R
Start Date: Immediate
replace existing large driveway with alternative. will consider block cobbles or tar. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: ...
Perth - PH1
Enquiry from: Liz R
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replacing existing patio with blocks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: patio roughly h...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: DONNA U
Start Date: Immediate
extend driveway plus install a wall in the alloa region *** are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is re...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: DONNA U
Start Date: Immediate
extend the driveway to the front of the house remove the hedge and replace it with a wall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving l...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: Bill T
Start Date: Immediate
lifting and relaying approx 700 monobloc are you the property owner: owner of the property location: rear what work is required: patio what level of service do you require: lay only property type: det...
Tillicoultry - FK13
Enquiry from: NEIL C
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached property owner: owner, work description: present drive is mono block.12.5m x 4.2m and is in need of ...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: Vitalijs S
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hi looking to get monoblock driveway job is around 100 square meters and patio as well which is 40 square meters patio needs to be done with flagstones.thanks are you the property owner: owner of the ...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: Carolinr F
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Work description: Need 2 to 3 flagstones laid over the grass t...
Stirling - FK9
Enquiry from: Rhona P
Start Date: Immediate
about 30 nice slabs laid and a clothes pole removed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace what work is required: other location: both what level of service do you...
Dunblane - FK15
Enquiry from: Francis W
Start Date: Immediate
install steps/path/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, path, other roughly h...
Dunblane - FK15
Enquiry from: Francis W
Start Date: Immediate
Uplift old concrete and Replace driveway paths and steps at my property
Perth - PH1
Enquiry from: Steve M
Start Date: Immediate
hi, i would like a monoblock driveway extension to complement the partial drive we already have are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving ...
Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10
Enquiry from: Amanda S
Start Date: Immediate
monoblock and metal fence are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway, path roughly how big is...
Perth - PH1
Enquiry from: Scott H
Start Date: Immediate
slabs to be put down in backyard, roughly 20 feet by 2& feet are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear roughly how big is...
Tillicoultry - FK13
Enquiry from: Monika H
Start Date: Immediate
patio in a small garden. slabs put on. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big is the driveway area: ...
Stirling - FK9
Enquiry from: Joan M
Start Date: Immediate
i need a two car driveway in block paving and the remainder of garden white stones are you the property owner: owner of the property location: front what work is required: driveway property type: terr...
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Your contractor should have access to your driveway and a power source. If they have these things, you don’t need to be there while they’re working on your driveway. However, it’s worth being around if you can so you can clarify details and answer any questions.
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.
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.
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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