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Block Paving in Freshwater

Block paving can look good 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 many block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are made of clay commonly, 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 simply be replaced. It also means that it is simpler to perform work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a fantastic choice for driveways. The herringbone pattern is established by the tradesperson by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone design create a stylish and interesting 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.

Average Block paving cost in Freshwater

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 Freshwater 2025

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

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Freshwater

Freshwater is a large town and civil parish at the western end of the Isle of Wight, England. Freshwater Bay is a small cove on the south coast of the Island which additionally offers its name to the close-by part of Freshwater. Freshwater rests at the western end of the region referred to as the Back of the Wight or the West Wight which is a preferred visitor location. Freshwater is close to steep chalk high cliffs. It was the native home of physicist Robert Hooke and also was the residence of Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson. Freshwater is renowned for its geology as well as coastal rock developments that have actually arised from centuries worth of coastal erosion. The "Arch Rock" was a popular neighborhood spots that collapsed on 25 October 1992. The adjoining "Stag Rock" is so named because supposedly a stag leaped to the rock from the high cliff to run away during a search. Another massive piece fell off the high cliff face in 1968, as well as is currently called the "Mermaid Rock". Promptly behind Mermaid Rock lies a little Sea cavern that reduces several metres into the brand-new high cliff.

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Block paving pros in Freshwater

Beech Contractors

37 review(s)
Based: in Nottingham, NG24 1DA

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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Martin C., CV9
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Atherstone

Professional friendly service

MGB Driveways and Patios

17 review(s)
Based: in Worcestershire, SO23 9AT

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...

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M., PO20
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Chichester

Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.

Coastal Paving LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in Lancing, BN15 9JP

We are a landscaping / paving company we have been running for over 12 years We specialise in many aspects of outdoor living which include: Driveways Patios Brickwork Artifical grass Decking and more We have 2 teams who are all extremel...

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Gerald B., BN15
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Lancing

Very impressed by the manner and effort given to explain the job process.

Hampshire Construction Services LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in Southampton, SO31 6RU

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...

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Deborah F., PO17
3

Paving & Driveway | Block in Fareham

This company didn't visit because we took Pavefair on after their initial consultation.

Drive Stone Paver LTD

5 review(s)
Based: in Normandy, GU3 2DF

Drivestone Paving & Landscaping Ltd is a family run business with over 10 years’ experience installing beautiful block paved driveways and patios that are built to last. Based in Guildford we operate in Aldershot, Camberley, Farnborough, Godalming,...

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Derek a., BA15
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Bradford-on-Avon

Excellent survey and prompt quote

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09 Mar

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Freshwater - PO40

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replace and extend existing driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: both what work is required: driveway roughly how ...

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64SQ Metres tarmac top coat on existing drive?

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31 Jan

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Lymington - SO41

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We would like the entrance to our driveway block paved. The approximate area to be paved is 5m x 1.6m.

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14 Apr

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New Milton - BH25

Enquiry from: Dee C

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driveway at front of property 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, path roughly...

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12 Feb

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Cowes - PO31

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old patio removed. new patio built. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big ...

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10 Jan

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Lymington - SO41

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driveway & front parking area to be either block paved (preferable) or tarmac whichever is the cheapest option are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you re...

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11 Mar

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New Milton - BH25

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a patio laying slabs already purchased

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10 Feb

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Christchurch - BH23

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EXISTING PATH AND AREA RELAID

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08 Jun

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Lymington - SO41

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customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, property owner: owner, work description: small raised patio three m by one and a half on end of path w...

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26 Feb

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Southampton - SO45

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23 Nov

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Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Mike D

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Remove steps, consisting of 16 slabs in front of house and a small surrounding wall and create a parking space for 1 car. This space 54" x 136" approx 2x4m to be flattened and finished with matching b...

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03 Sep

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Brockenhurst - SO42

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roughly 3m circular slab patio on sub base and cement are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached

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05 Jul

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Bournemouth - BH6

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build a small wall and lay a patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big i...

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05 May

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Southampton - SO45

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8m x 5m block driveway to be installed

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19 Apr

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Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Paula G

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Old stone patio removed (2m squared), new concrete sleepers layed (8m squared) Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Other Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughl...

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25 Feb

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Brockenhurst - SO42

Enquiry from: Howard Moore M

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Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Laying of brick/block driveway.

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22 Nov

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Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Gary K

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10 Nov

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Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: Gary K

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Front area of property currently laid to lawn with flower, gravel boarders and tarmac of 103 sqm approx. Lift up existing driveway and excavate to 200-250mm below finished pave height. Instal any surf...

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20 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Block

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Christopher D

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Replace existing tarmac drive with block paving approx 74sq. Metres Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is...

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24 Aug

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Lymington - SO41

Enquiry from: Craig W

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Large drive for 6 cars resurfaced in concrete blocks/print. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Roughly how big is the driveway area:...

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FAQs

Do I need to be at home when my driveway is being worked on?

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.

how to lay block paving on a slope?

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 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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