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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 options and materials available to you. The bricks used in block paving are mostly made of clay, but some are made 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 be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it is simpler to perform work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern since it has the strongest interlock, which makes 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 pattern create an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential owners. 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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Hereford sits only 16 miles from the Welsh border, having a populace of 55,800. Regardless of its historical aesthetic overall appeal, there's a major regeneration in progress, addressing 1 hundred acres. With this huge modernisation project on-going it's now time to up-date your own property or home, increase energy efficiency, and also have any issues or fundamental problems fixed.
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Hereford - HR4
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Extension of current driveway to cover grass area to front of property
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a driveway fitted and paved enough for 2 cars. currently, made up of grass and a stone staircase. fence will need to be removed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi...
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Driway and back garden needs to sort it out
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Driway and back garden needs to sort it out
Hereford - HR1
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walking path and drive needs to do are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: path roughly how big i...
Hereford - HR1
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just to do the pavement in our front of hour house. its a small area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is...
Hereford - HR1
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walking path and drive needs to do are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: path roughly how big i...
Hereford - HR1
Enquiry from: Anish K
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walking path and drive needs to do are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: path roughly how big i...
Hereford - HR4
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one row of slabs around front and half side of me place are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached location: front what work is required: patio roughly how big i...
Hereford - HR2
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brick patio fitted products provided. approx 4m by 4m are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big is t...
Hereford - HR3
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driveway block paving installed
Hereford - HR1
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9 x 4m block paving patio to be made. paving already purchased. minor levelling out required on long edge. will also require removal off grass currently in place are you the property owner: owner of t...
Hereford - HR2
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Patio re-new and extended
Hereford - HR2
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New one car block paving driveway
Hereford - HR4
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16 metres square patio layed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached location: rear what work is required: patio what level of service do you require: lay on...
Hereford - HR2
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we need a patio to replace a decking area. 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 Rough...
Hereford - HR2
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Outside in back garden a whole new patio. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Path, Pat...
Hereford - HR2
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Replace gravel driveway with boundary. Driveway can fit four cars
Hereford - HR3
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We are thinking of block paving our driveway and turning circle. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is req...
Hereford - HR1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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