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Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is a stylish and functional solution 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 many block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are most commonly made of clay, but some are made of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can certainly be replaced. It also means that it's simpler to carry out work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, which makes it a fantastic choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone pattern by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone design create an elegant and appealing 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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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
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At Premier Landscaping Services Ltd provide a full range of high quality driveway solutions Call today for a free no obligation Quotation we aim to provide our customers with a first class service from start to finish
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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.
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.
Professional and friendly groundworks specialist local to southampton and Portsmouth, all aspects of building work undertaken. Prompt to quote, visitation to quote is neccessary to achieve the taylored quote. Fully insured in the categories nee...
This company didn't visit because we took Pavefair on after their initial consultation.
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Poole - BH12
Enquiry from: Andy F
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Hi, I am seeking quotes to have my driveway widened. It is currently not quite wide enough to comfortably park a car. There is a lot of front garden space I would like to replace with a large drive...
Weymouth - DT4
Enquiry from: Bev G
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small drive way . ( dropped kerb is already in place ) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: dri...
Weymouth - DT4
Enquiry from: Martin J
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Block paving drive holds 5 cars. Pressure wash and apply resin sealant. Re lay about 25 blocks where disturbed by ant nest ad increase size of step to front door by laying additional 18 blocks
Bournemouth - BH4
Enquiry from: Sandy L
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driveway to be block paved, currently loose stones, will also need a couple of drain covers added are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving ...
Poole - BH14
Enquiry from: Aggy B
Start Date: Immediate
transform tarmac drive way for block asasp are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway rough...
Poole - BH14
Enquiry from: Aggy B
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transform tarmac drive way for block asasp are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway rough...
Dorchester - DT1
Enquiry from: Ian H
Start Date: Immediate
Block paving drive laid, minimum 42 square metres
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached
Poole - BH12
Enquiry from: Anthea F
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i want a new weed-free driveway which will last well and look good. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: tarmac location: front what work is requi...
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
Start Date: Immediate
new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: resin patterned location: front what wo...
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Jill H
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new driveway and tree removed and small hedge and wall removed
Bournemouth - BH11
Enquiry from: Michael M
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front garden lawn to be removed and disposed of, then to lay a block paved area in place of the lawn. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block p...
Dorchester - DT1
Enquiry from: Mamdouh S
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block paving of patio area 135 inches times 97 inches. the ground is slightly slanted downwards and hence could need to be flattened. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: d...
Ferndown - BH22
Enquiry from: Robert E
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driveway pressure washed 70sm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what work do you need to have done: driveway roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 cars plus d...
Wimborne - BH21
Enquiry from: Ian H
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the front of the house - gravel removed - block paving to replace it! are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what w...
Dorchester - DT2
Enquiry from: Marlene S
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driveway block paved in colour brick are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how b...
Verwood - BH31
Enquiry from: Linda S
Start Date: Immediate
loose slabs sunk and pointing
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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.
Have you decided to install block paving and wondering what the best sand to be applied to the joints is in order to achieve a perfect job? Well, you’re at the right place! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to block paving and we seek to give you a reliable solution once and for all.
The best sand for block paving is a kiln-dried sand. It’s an extremely fine sand which has been dried in a kiln to get rid of all the water before it’s incorporated to achieve the best results. Therefore, the sand contains no moisture and is commonly used to fill the joints of block paving to keep the paving’s structure rigid and strong. It also goes a long way to prevent the ingress of water while stopping the paving from moving and becoming loose. The major reason why the paving sand must be dried is to allow it flow easily into the joints as well as the block paving’s gaps. As result of this smooth flowing to the bottom of the joints, there will be no sand sticking to the sides of the pavers.
Another major reason why kiln-dried sand is commonly applied to the block paving’s joints is to prevent water from penetrating the paved area. It also tightens the individual pavers together to prevent from moving and becoming loose. In the event whereby you happen to leave the joints of your block paving without kiln dried sand, it’s highly likely that they’ll sink as a result of water penetration and the blocks will become very loose. After washing block paving, it’s very important to also replace any sand washed off in the process once the paving is dried to prevent water ingress into the joints.
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.
Are you worried there’s a slope on the area where your block paving is to be installed? Good news is, it’s very possible to lay block paving on a slope. However, this can be a very difficult task which should be done by a reliable professional ( especially if you lack proper training and experience) who can guarantee the best results, the first time and also help save you money from possible costly mistakes. This guide will provide you with everything you need about the slope block paving installation process. Let’s have a look!
• Demarcate The Walkway
To get started, you have to determine how and where you want your walkway to be while also determining the thickness of the paver. Ensure to choose the less sloppy area and utilize landscape paint to mark the area visibly.
• Prepare The Ground
Clear out all forms of dirts, roots, rocks and other debris on the soil. Once done, proceed to cutting the sods to the required length and put them somewhere close.
• Make Boundaries
There’s a need for landscape borders. Here, it’ll be easier to use plastics as boundaries for your lawn’s edges. Install them on the sides that have already been cut
• Apply A Level Of Gravel
Obtain the correct size of gravel and spread them evenly over the area to ensure a firm foundation for the pavers is formed. Makes sure that the rocks is at a minimum of 2 inches deep into the soil.
• Install The Block Pavers
Start from the centremost position of the pathway and work towards the sides until you’re able to cover every inch of the area.
• Apply A Layer Of Cement
Apply cement over the pavers and utilize a broom to sweep it and fill up all the gaps and spaces between the pavers. Then, press the pathway to be levelled using a compactor.
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