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Block Paving in Folkestone

Block paving can look great as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional solution to your driveway and can give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a bit different, there are plenty of block paving options and materials accessible 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 easily be replaced. It also 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 because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great 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 pattern create an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. Fill out our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can give you a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Folkestone

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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Block paving installation cost in Folkestone 2024

Labour cost £2,800
Material cost £1,000
Waste removal £200
Time frame: 1-2 days

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Folkestone

Folkestone is a seaside resort inside the Shepway district of Kent, to the South East of Britain. Folkestone carries a population of 45,273 people, making it one of the largest urban parts in Kent, in front of the City of Canterbury in population size. If you're thinking of enhancing your house in Folkestone, ensure only to employ vetted and trustworthy experts to get the best price as well as a quality finish.

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Block paving pros in Folkestone

L Marshall Contractors Limited

34 review(s)
Based: in Tiptree, CO5 0LU

We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985. 

Latest review

Graham P., SS7
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Benfleet

Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements

Travis Paving & Landscaping

2 review(s)
Based: in Canterbury, CT4 7LG

Providing all aspects of Paving & Landscaping in Canterbury by Travis Paving & Landscaping

Latest review

Margaret H., CT7
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Birchington

Punctual, friendly and did exactly what I asked them to do in a very short time. I would use them again.

J D Drivestyle Ltd

16 review(s)
Based: in Kent, TN23 6LL

We are one of the largest driveway and patio company’s in and around Kent. Our team is equipped to handle any sized driveway or patio project. If its brick work, landscaping, fencing, paving, gravel, concrete or tarmac. Our experienced team is regi...

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Nick P., TN19
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Etchingham

Professional, prompt and responsive

Topstyle paving & resin bond ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in Ashford, TN23 6FL

Top Style Paving & Resin Bond Ltd are a professional company with a great reputation.Specialists in Block Paving, Driveways, Tarmacadam, Fencing and Patios

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Mohammed M., RM16
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Grays

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14 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Jo M

Start Date: Immediate

repairs to a new driveway which has chipped blocks, partially blocked drains, porcelain slabs needing to be replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you r...

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02 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Keith C

Start Date: Immediate

***m block paving with type 1 base 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 h...

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14 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Sophia T

Start Date: Immediate

it has been dug out and edging out in, materials purchased bar the blocks for paving. the space is enough for two cars are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require: block paving l...

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30 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Gavin C

Start Date: Immediate

i recently moved into a new property and the patio, that has recently been laid has some imperfection! there are a couple of loss slabs that i would like fixing, i also have 1 slab that has sunken (n...

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25 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Jo S

Start Date: Immediate

a patio 2m x 3 m in the back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio what level o...

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09 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Will F

Start Date: Immediate

Brick paving about 2 1/2 car spaces

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18 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Rachael P

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a price for removing existing driveway stones. Digging to lay new hardcore, sand and stones etc for a 68m squared driveway. laying marshalls tegular blocks.

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04 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Kamila S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Leveling up and building a 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 Roughly how mu...

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11 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Kamila S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Leveling up and building a 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 Roughly how mu...

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18 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Carine N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

50 square meter of block paving in the back of the garden. We already have the blocks. Also needs levelling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear ...

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03 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Carine N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

50 square meter of block paving in the back of the garden. We already have the blocks. Also needs levelling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear ...

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30 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Aaron J

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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16 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Kate C

Start Date: Immediate

140m2 Patio slabs to be laid. There is 1 rectangle section to the rear of the property and the 2 sections either side of the house. Each section either side of the house slopes downwards by approx. 3...

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15 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: George P

Start Date: Immediate

11 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Mr T

Start Date: Immediate

20 sq mt approx Do you require: Block Paving Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how much area are you looking...

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17 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Sandra T

Start Date: Less than one month

Patio relayed Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio What level of service do you requ...

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29 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Prasamsa J

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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13 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Mrs A

Start Date: Immediate

Patio 30 feet x 10 feet

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13 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Mr R

Start Date: Immediate

REPLACE EXISTING BLOCK DRIVE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE

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26 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Chris O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Work description: level and fully pave 7m x 5m closed fence garden

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FAQs

When's the best time to get driveway work done?

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.

how to lay block paving?

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.

how much is block paving?

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.

is block paving permeable?

Is Block Paving Permeable?

Back in 2008, there was a regulation introduced which comes with a requirement guiding the pavement of front gardens. It requires homeowners to incorporate the conventional impermeable driveways which makes for an uncontrolled run off of rainwater into sewers, roadways, local watercourses etc. However since then, new systems have been established which complies with the legislation and permit driveway laying of block paving without requiring planning permission while still providing the same visually appealing features as the conventional systems. Therefore, a short and simple answer to whether block paving is permeable is yes.

A permeable paving driveway (unlike the conventional ones which quickly diverts rainwater towards the edges to local drains) purposefully diverts rainwater into the built paving structure which oversees a controlled release of the rainwater into the environment. Permeable block paving comes with a wide range of benefits which includes the following:

• No Planning Permission Required

Unlike the traditional system, permeable block paving requires no planning permission as it oversees the driveway draining by ensuring that the surface water passes directly through the joints which makes sure the drains are not over worked and minimizing the risk of flood.

• Puddles Reduction By Natural Drainage

A permeable block paving minimizes puddles as well as standing water which helps to boost natural drainage. This is due to the laying process which features little voids that permits the passage of water.

• Natural Filtration

A natural filtration occurs when water is allowed to return to the ground by permeable block paving which helps assists in getting rid of any pollutants from the rain water.

• Flood Prevention

Permeable paving can help to prevent flooding as it absorbs water rather than directing it to the local drains or leaving it to build up on the surface’s top.

• Natural & Sustainable Materials

Natural and recyclable materials can be incorporated in producing permeable paving which is an excellent choice especially if you’re seeking a more sustainable driveway.

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