Block paving can look good as a driveway. It really is a stylish and functional answer 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 of different composite materials. One of the main advantages to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get damaged over time, they can simply be replaced. In addition, it means that it is simpler to perform work under the top of 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 great 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 appealing look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. Fill out 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.
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The market town of Darwen is located in Lancashire and forms the unitary section of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The town sits about the River Darwen, with a populace of 31,570. The town carries a rather high population density as well, of 10,790 individuals per square mile. For all household upgrades you're looking for in the near future, make certain to use only vetted and reputable companies in the area to make sure a top quality finish for a great price.
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...
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With over 25 years experience, we can transform your outdoor space, add value to your home and give you the paving, driveway or fencing you've always wanted. We're a family run business that places strong emphasis on building long lasting relation...
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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.
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remove old paving, level ground and replace with new slabs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: both what work is required: p...
Darwen - BB3
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Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Garden front needs doing to stop weeds etc.
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flag area 15x20ft Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
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I would like my small front garden paving, size is 150cm x 350cm. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Resin Patterned
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Looking for large 3x2 flags to be removed and lay and fit smaller ones - the rear yard is around 5x5mtrs - needs to be done asap
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widening driveway and renewing drive and edgings and maybe lowering 2 sewage inspection drain covers and 2 top water drains. prefer finished surface in rubber. will compromise due to costing. coverag...
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resurface driveway
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Home Owner Call to Appoint
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front garden and part of diveway @ 20m sq
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Driveway approx 40sq m
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Preparing site and laying drive 7mtr X 2.5mtr. Reclaimed blocks 200 x 100 x 50. Currently flags and grass..
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Work description: Full patio to extension garden Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear Roughly how much area are you...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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