Paving & Driveway | Block
Dunbar - EH42
Enquiry from: Kenny W
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway lifted and block paving laid
Block paving can look great as a driveway. It really is an elegant 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 plenty of block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are most commonly manufactured from clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get damaged over time, they can easily be replaced. It also means that it is easier to carry out work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great 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 a stylish and appealing look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to 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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Dunbar is a community on the North Sea coast in East Lothian in the south-east of Scotland, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres) eastern of Edinburgh and also 30 miles (48 km) from the English border north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Dunbar is a former royal burgh, and also offered its name to an ecclesiastical and also civil parish. The parish extends around 7 1/2 miles (12.1 kilometres) east to west as well as is 3 1/2 miles (5.6 kilometres) deep at best extent, or 11 1/4 square miles (29 km2), and also includes the towns of West Barns, Belhaven, East Barns (abandoned) and also numerous communities and also ranches. Its strategic place gave rise to a history filled with event and also quarrel; however Dunbar has actually come to be a peaceful dorm community prominent with workers in nearby Edinburgh, that locate it a budget-friendly option to the funding itself. Until the 1960s, the populace of the community was bit more than 3,500. The town is thriving with the most current population published for the town at 8,486, as well as there are several energetic as well as planned housing developments recurring. There are quite possibly regarded primary schools, a secondary school and also an independent school in the town. The community is offered by Dunbar train station with web links to Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland, along with London and stations along the north-east hallway. Dunbar is home to the Dunbar Lifeboat Station, the second-oldest RNLI terminal in Scotland. Dunbar is the native home of the traveler, conservationist and significant preservationist John Muir. Your home in which Muir was birthed is found on the High Street, and also has been exchanged a gallery. There is also a commemorative statuary next to the community clock, and also John Muir Country Park lies to the north-west of the community. The eastern area of the John Muir Way coastal path begins with the harbour. Among both campuses to Dunbar Primary School: John Muir University, is called in his honour.
Dunbar - EH42
Enquiry from: Kenny W
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway lifted and block paving laid
Dunbar - EH42
Enquiry from: David W
Start Date: Immediate
Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint
Kingston - EH39
Enquiry from: Logan O
Start Date: Immediate
driveway extension of 2.5m x 2.5m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how b...
Cockburnspath - TD13
Enquiry from: Moreen O
Start Date: Immediate
a driveway to be paved with blocks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how big is the driveway area: ...
Dirleton - EH31
Enquiry from: Gordon P
Start Date: Immediate
widen section of mono lock driveway 1.5m x 5m approx are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: drive...
Kingston - EH39
Enquiry from: Musaab A
Start Date: Immediate
i want to modify the sidewalk to enter a car into the house Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required...
Kingston - EH39
Enquiry from: Musaab A
Start Date: Immediate
i want to modify the sidewalk to enter a car into the house Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required...
Haddington - EH41
Enquiry from: Glen F
Start Date: Immediate
Block pave the length of driveway and the small front garden
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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.
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.
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.
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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