Paving & Driveway | Block
Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Pauline S
Start Date: Immediate
Lift old paving and replace with new Home owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is a stylish and functional answer 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 materials and possibilities available 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 a few of the bricks get damaged over time, they can easily be replaced. In addition, it means that it's simpler to carry out work under the surface of the 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 great 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 appealing look for your driveway that will 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 give you 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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Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Pauline S
Start Date: Immediate
Lift old paving and replace with new Home owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: Mervyn D
Start Date: Immediate
driveway laid in stamped concrete
Portrush - BT56
Enquiry from: P W
Start Date: Immediate
Home owner Block paving for drive 51 foot x 9 foot Supply and fit Please contact to appoint *
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Diane S
Start Date: Immediate
patio done back garden not large job want about 4 paving deep around summer house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached location: rear what work is required: p...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Laurence K
Start Date: Immediate
need a patio approx. 10ft x 10ft. with design slabs matching paths surrounded by brick are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving loca...
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Marina M
Start Date: Immediate
I just need cheap way t do a driveway
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Veronica M
Start Date: Immediate
Front. House And side driveway
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: David M
Start Date: Immediate
small to medium patio area with some stone outlay
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Eamonn K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how much area are you looking to...
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Russell S
Start Date: Less than one month
Materials only Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving What work do you need to have done: Driveway Roughly how much area are you looking...
Coleraine - BT51
Enquiry from: Thomas M
Start Date: Immediate
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Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Pamela L
Start Date: Immediate
145 m2 grass at present, would like all paving
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: Rob H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Remove gravelled drives and lawn. Replace with block paving. approx. 150 sq metres
Ballymoney - BT53
Enquiry from: M
Start Date: Immediate
Concrete driveway tarmac 10- 40 feet
Coleraine - BT52
Enquiry from: Duncan B
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Block
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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