Paving & Driveway | Block
Dingwall - IV7
Enquiry from: Norah P
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway tarmac. 100 metres
Block paving can look great as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional answer to your driveway and will 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 used in block paving are mostly made of clay, 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 certainly be replaced. 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 tradesperson creates the herringbone design by placing the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone pattern create a stylish and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Complete 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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Dingwall is a community and also a royal burgh in the Highland council location of Scotland. It has a population of 5,491. It was an east-coast harbour that now lies inland. Dingwall Castle was when the greatest castle north of Stirling. On the town's present-day outskirts exists Tulloch Castle, parts of which may go back to the 12th-century building. In 1411 the Battle of Dingwall is said to have taken place between the Clan Mackay and also the Clan Donald.
Dingwall - IV7
Enquiry from: Norah P
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway tarmac. 100 metres
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: Cath L
Start Date: Immediate
drive way done with patterned concrete are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving roughly how big is the driveway area: 2-3 cars what level ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Bonnie Y
Start Date: Immediate
back patio behind garage plus path are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio what level of serv...
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: JOHN M
Start Date: Immediate
customer in inverness areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for slab paving.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 25/06/2021 15:01.please call to arr...
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Karen V
Start Date: Immediate
remove existing tarmac driveway and extend to accommodate 2 cars.removing all necessary shrubbery are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block ...
Inverness - IV5
Enquiry from: Stewart M
Start Date: Immediate
current front driveway is tarmacked and breaking up in places. i wish to replace the tarmac with block paving. the area to be covered is mostly flat and approx. 27 x 10 metres. this is a rural ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Alex M
Start Date: Immediate
removal of existing crazy paving and tarmac and replace with blockwork. driveway approx 19metre d 4metre are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: George F
Start Date: Immediate
replace existing drive consisting part lock block part concrete are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how bi...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Maureen V
Start Date: Immediate
extension to my driveway for approx 2 car spaces Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Front What work is required: Driveway, Other What level of service ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Maureen V
Start Date: Immediate
extension to my driveway for approx 2 car spaces Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Front What work is required: Driveway, Other What level of service ...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Darren H
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how big is the driveway ar...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Claire H
Start Date: Immediate
4m x 4m paving in garden as a patio
Muir of Ord - IV6
Enquiry from: Michael M
Start Date: Immediate
Replace an existing patio
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Lorne M
Start Date: Immediate
Home Owner Call to Appoint
Fortrose - IV10
Enquiry from: Mrs G
Start Date: Immediate
Laying a patio
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Sharon S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
remove drive way and lock block What work is required: Driveway, Path Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Roughly how much area are y...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Julie S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
lock blocking driveway measuring 60m2
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Belinda M
Start Date: Immediate
Block paving a drive
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: Catherine D
Start Date: Immediate
Home Owner Looking to get the front of the house done in either loch block or fancy paving. Please Call to Appoint
Inverness - IV3
Enquiry from: I
Start Date: Immediate
Owner Block block at front of property Supplied and fitted Call to appoint *
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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