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Block Paving in Potters Bar

Block paving can look great as a driveway. It really is an elegant and functional solution to your driveway and will give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a bit different, there are many block paving options and materials accessible to you. The bricks found in block paving are mostly made of clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get damaged over time, they can easily be replaced. It also means that it's easier to carry out 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, 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 design create an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Fill out our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can give you a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Potters Bar

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 Potters Bar 2024

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

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Potters Bar

Potters Bar is a town in the region of Hertfordshire. It is located on the Great North Roadway, among both roadway paths from the City of London to the north of England. Being 18 miles north of London, it is currently a component of the London traveler belt. Although the community dates back to the very early 13th century, it remained a very tiny, and also mostly farming, settlement until the arrival of the Great Northern Railway in 1850. Wrotham Park, the estate residence of the Byng family members, exists within Potters Bar on 2,500 acres of land. The family proceeds to have a big quantity of land in the Potters Bar location, and also 'The Admiral Byng Pub' in Darkes Lane obtains its name from the Admiral John Byng, that was shot dead for failure to reply to orders in the Minorca project. Up until 1965, Potters Bar belonged of Middlesex, and also formed the Potters Bar Urban Area of the area from 1934. The city district was spread over 6,129 acres, and in 1939, it had a population of 13,681, which enhanced to 24,613 in 1971. The populace has actually decreased considering that 1971, with the total variety of citizens recorded in the 2011 Census going to 21,882 in 2011. There are various tourist attractions for inhabitants and also visitors to Potters Bar. There is a swimming pool and recreation centre which is regularly made use of by participants of the general public and also clubs. There is also a theatre, movie theater as well as occasions venue, in addition to a neighborhood museum. The regional stores, food outlets as well as hotels consist of a blend of independent services as well as commercial store. For every one of your house upgrades, make certain to utilize reliable specialists in Potters Bar to make specific of quality.

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Block paving pros in Potters Bar

Driveline Paving and Patios Ltd

26 review(s)
Based: in Slough, SL2 3DR

Building roofing and paving

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Justyn F., KT1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Kingston upon Thames

Got the job done quickly at a fair price

Stonehaven Landscapes

2 review(s)
Based: in Aldershot, GU12 5AW

At stonehaven building and landscapes we take pride in every job we do. We strive to understand what you need and to achieve this to the highest standards. We take care in understanding your requirements, and with more than 30 years of experience, we...

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Giuseppe R., GU1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Guildford

I am not yet in the position to provide ffedback on the company rather than for the very good approach in contacting me ...

Marshall'S Paving and Landscaping

9 review(s)
Based: in St. albans, AL5 3BW

Professional Block paving and Landscaping services.

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George B., SG1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Stevenage

I have chosen to go with Marshalls because of their greater history in drives and because they are cheaper

Marshalls Block Paving Ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in Waltham abbey, EN9 2RJ

Marshalls Block Paving Limited is a Block Paving and Civil Engineering company with many years of family tradition and expertise in this industry going back over four generations of Marshall's. All our work is carried out to the highest of standards....

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Alan C., IG1
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Ilford

Professional and competent. Took time to ask me what I wanted & made constructive suggestions. No hard sell.

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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John P., SW18
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Excellent

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

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 .

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Benedict W., W8
3

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.

L Marshall Contractors Limited

34 review(s)
Based: in Tiptree, CO5 0LU

We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985. 

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Graham P., SS7
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Benfleet

Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements

Secure Paving & Landscaping

24 review(s)
Based: in Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QR

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...

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Shaki M., UB3
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Hayes

Very quick contact with excellent consultation service discussing what they provide.

Redcrest Driveways

4 review(s)
Based: in Slough, SL3 9PX

Family run paving and landscaping company. With over thirty years experience, we pride ourselves on our reliability and quality workmanship. All work is guaranteed and we are fully insured. Our aim is to give the customer a high standard competit...

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Carol D., SL6
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Maidenhead

Good job, from quote to completion of work. Started when promised and finished on time. Lovely job.

L Murphy Construction LTD

1 review(s)
Based: in London, W3 0PH

Paving & drainage /off road parking specialist

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Raymond B., GU16
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Camberley

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30 Nov

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20 Mar

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04 Oct

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27 Dec

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how to seal block paving?

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.

When's the best time to get driveway work done?

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.

how to lay block paving?

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.

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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