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Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is a stylish 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 available to you. The bricks used in block paving are mostly manufactured from clay, but some are made of different composite materials. Among 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's easier to carry out work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern since 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 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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Kilgetty is a town promptly north of Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at the joint of the A477 in between St. Clears as well as Pembroke Dock and the A478 in between Tenby and also Cardigan. The towns of Killgetty, Reynalton and Begelly comprise the area of Killgetty/Begelly. At the 2011 Census, the population of the neighborhood was 2,011, increasing to 2,262 at the 2011 Census.
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Kilgetty - SA68
Enquiry from: Bridget a
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laying a patio in car parking area of batns;
Kilgetty - SA68
Enquiry from: Jerry L
Start Date: Immediate
Lay block paving drive 40sm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how big is the driveway area: 1-2 cars Wh...
Haverfordwest - SA62
Enquiry from: Chas T
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Approx 100m2 of block paving .
Pembroke Dock - SA72
Enquiry from: Linda F
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i have artifical grass the decking then gravel i would like block paving instead of the gravel. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other location: rear what work is requi...
Pembroke Dock - SA72
Enquiry from: John H
Start Date: Immediate
20 m2 of flat car parking area in front garden of terraced house. sub base already prepared are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving locati...
Milford Haven - SA73
Enquiry from: James R
Start Date: Immediate
prep and laying of 36m2 pavers would be supplied or if you could source cheaper then you supply are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: block...
Whitland - SA34
Enquiry from: Ken H
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supply and lay small patio area and path currently laid to gravel are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is r...
Haverfordwest - SA62
Enquiry from: Kingsley H
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courtyard and small entrance are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 cars plus what level of...
Haverfordwest - SA62
Enquiry from: Christerbel M
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laying down a 32aqure metre patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: both what work is required: driveway, patio roughly h...
Narberth - SA67
Enquiry from: Andrea W
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new slabs over old ones size 14ft x14ft 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 ...
Tenby - SA70
Enquiry from: MR G
Start Date: Immediate
to remove concrete base on drive way and block tile 70qmeters
Pembroke - SA71
Enquiry from: Debbie N
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slabs for area 19 foot by 21 foot are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: crazy paving / slabs what work do you need to have done: patio what ...
Saundersfoot - SA69
Enquiry from: Lydia D
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My drive
Haverfordwest - SA62
Enquiry from: Dean R
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Driveway and pathway.
Milford Haven - SA73
Enquiry from: Alma N
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driveway
Haverfordwest - SA61
Enquiry from: John M
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block driveway
Pembroke Dock - SA72
Enquiry from: Robert A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
driveway patio with surrounding path. old bricks removed.drive 16mx4m. path 45mx1m.
Milford Haven - SA73
Enquiry from: Alma N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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Tenby - SA70
Enquiry from: Graham C
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
New drive
Milford Haven - SA73
Enquiry from: Phillip W
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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.
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.
Can You Lay Block Paving On Top Of Concrete?
The replacement or improvement of your driveway is unarguably one of the most expensive projects you can undertake in the exterior of your home. When done by a true professional the results can be impressive and visually appealing, however you’d have to pay huge bucks to have this done. This is exactly the situation with block paving as it is not only time consuming, but also a lot more expensive when compared to other types of driveway.
A large chuck of this cost is associated with the removal of the existing driveway. So assuming your old driveway is concrete, can you simply pave over the existing concrete? If yes, will it save you money? The simple and short answer is yes. It’s in fact advisable to pave over concrete as this will not only add around 20% to your home’s value, but also make it look a lot more attractive and pleasing to the eye.
However, there are some problems associated with block paving over concrete. It may be better to remove the concrete in situations whereby the base is substandard. For instance, if the ground underneath the concrete is failing, there’ll most definitely be problems.
Also, there’ll be some issues with settling (not even the cracks). If your concrete is dropping little amounts every year, these can affect the blocks and ultimately lead to dropping of some sections of the block paving in such a way that they’ll no longer be on the same level as the other blocks. Giving a rise to the possibility of drainage issues, tripping hazard and lots more.
Other issues that may crop up can be triggered as a result of using the wrong size block height as well as totally ignoring or overlooking the undulations of the concrete.
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.
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