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Block paving can look great as a driveway. It really is a stylish 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 plenty of block paving materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks used in block paving are mostly made of clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. One of the main advantages to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. It also means that it's easier 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, which makes it a fantastic 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 pattern create an elegant and appealing look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. Complete 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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Knebworth is a town and civil parish in the north of Hertfordshire, England, immediately south of Stevenage. The civil parish covers an area in between the towns of Datchworth, Woolmer Green, Codicote, Kimpton, Whitwell, St Paul's Walden and Langley, as well as includes the village of Knebworth, the little town of Old Knebworth and Knebworth House. There is evidence of people living in the location as far back as Neolithic times and it is pointed out in the Domesday Book of 1086 where it is described as Chenepeworde (the ranch belonging to the Dane, Cnebba) with a population of 150. The original town, now known as Old Knebworth, developed around Knebworth House. Development of the newer Knebworth town began in the late 19th century centred a mile to the eastern of Old Knebworth on the brand-new railway station and also the Great North Roadway (ultimately the A1, as well as currently the B197 because the opening of the A1(M) motorway in 1962). At the millenium the designer Edwin Lutyens constructed Homewood, southeast of Old Knebworth, as a dower residence for Edith Bulwer-Lytton. Her little girl, the suffragette Constance Lytton additionally lived there, till right before her death in 1923. Knebworth has, because 1974, been famously connected with many significant outdoors rock and pop performances at Knebworth House, including Queen's last live performance which occurred on 9 August 1986 and also attracted an attendance estimated at 125,000, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Oasis playing to a quarter of a million individuals for 2 nights in 1996 and also even more recently Robbie Williams, that for three evenings in August 2003 carried out to the largest groups ever set up for a single entertainer. Stats from UK Census 2011: All Citizens: 5,247.
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Hi my name is Martin from stone art uk ltd we are a local run landscaping company within the Pinner area we specialise in all types of driveways and patios please do not hesitate to visit us at are website or give us a call .
Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.
M R Contractors has grown to become one of the most respected paving contractors in the area. Our attention to detail, unrivalled value and customer service has enabled us to grow year on year
Excellent service
Very good
Professional Block paving and Landscaping services.
I have chosen to go with Marshalls because of their greater history in drives and because they are cheaper
We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985.
Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements
Professionally but friendly run business for over 20 years, top quality tradesmen and only the finest materials are used. We specialise in all types of driveways and patios, including block paving, resin, bonded, driveways, imprinted, concrete, drive...
Very quick contact with excellent consultation service discussing what they provide.
A local business in Herts with over 25 years of experience, we provide a professional service to suit your needs and budget, in Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin, Knebworth and Hertfordshire. If you’re looking for a new Driveway, Patio, Conservatory, ...
Very business like approach but too expensive
Welcome to Top2bottom Home Improvements Our aim is to provide our clients with a professional and affordable service. We are a family run business with many years of experience. We are based in Littleport but we cover all of the surrounding ar...
Top2Bottom offered a home consultation but we having decided to take up another quote, rhus was not appropriate. The co...
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Knebworth - SG3
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60m block paving driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 cars plus Wha...
Knebworth - SG3
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We have a large patio and drive way that is looking very tired and has many weeds growing through the gaps between the blocks
Barnet - EN4
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front garden leveled out, small front wall removed and driveway laid. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front wha...
St. Albans - AL2
Enquiry from: Prasanthi R
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Looking to install a driveway
Barnet - EN4
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Hi- I need my drive way paved.
Waltham Cross - EN7
Enquiry from: Serife A
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Block paving 2 side walls knocked down
Potters Bar - EN6
Enquiry from: Akshay S
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10m x 9m Block paving driveway with border landscape.
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Sue P
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front path in block paving and steps in slabs. New low wall at the front
Potters Bar - EN6
Enquiry from: John M
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Replacement of current driveway
Potters Bar - EN6
Enquiry from: Nicholas A
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New driveway and back garden patio.
Borehamwood - WD6
Enquiry from: Lucy I
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front of the house driveway, may be an extension of a porch and a steep roof over a flat roof on both sides of the house
St. Albans - AL2
Enquiry from: Noreen M
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patio laying to rear of p;roperty are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: gravel & stone location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big ...
Barnet - EN5
Enquiry from: Angela H
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renewing drive. and drainage layout. layout at the moment is higher than damp course of house. want to use blocks i have.. i have a drive that drops towards house. are you the property owner: owner o...
St. Albans - AL2
Enquiry from: Jignesh N
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homeowner driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
St. Albans - AL2
Enquiry from: Jignesh N
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homeowner driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
St. Albans - AL2
Enquiry from: Alistair B
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new patio 8m x 6m at rear of 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 roughly how ...
Broxbourne - EN10
Enquiry from: Desmond O
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I would like 70 square meters of my drive way blocked paved with a step to my front door included
Abbots Langley - WD5
Enquiry from: Shah A
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driveway to be made in my house
Abbots Langley - WD5
Enquiry from: Shah A
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driveway to be made in my house
Abbots Langley - WD5
Enquiry from: Shah A
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driveway to be made in my house
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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.
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.
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.
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