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Block paving can look good as a driveway. It really 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 materials and options available to you. The bricks found in block paving are manufactured from clay commonly, but some are made up 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 simply be replaced. In addition, it means that it is simpler 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 because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a fantastic choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone pattern by placing 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 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 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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Rushden is a town and also civil parish within the county of Northamptonshire, England.
The parish of Rushden contains an area of some 3,777 acres (15.28 km2), and is also part of the region of East Northamptonshire. The populace of Rushden is 29,272 (Census 2011), which makes it the fifth most significant town in the county. The Rushden-Higham urban area, which features the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has a projected population of 36,410.
I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !
Price quoted was too much.
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
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
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Nationwide Drives ltd take great pride in the quality of workmanship delivered on each and every job. We cater to both Domestic and Commercial customers in all surrounding areas of Nottingham,mansfield and Chesterfield. With over 20 years exper...
Nationwide Driveways did me a really professional job to a very high standard. Everybody was friendly and courteous and ...
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.
We are based in Coventry and Kenilworth, and cover all areas of the West Midlands groundtechmidlands.co.uk Our diverse product range and installation knowledge means we have the ability to offer a variety of driveway solutions for all budgets. ...
Rapid response. Arrived on time and gave detailed explanation of what was to be done.
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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Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Carl S
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Drive front and back cleaned
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Robert H
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hi, i need an area 4 mtr x 3 mtr block paved with brindle bricks. no ground work as area already dug out. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: blo...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Harry T
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small front of house for parking tarmac
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Nick H
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part of lawn dug up and made into a bigger drive. existing drive will be removed integrated step up to house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you requ...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Tom M
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Remove existing slabbed patio area and path and replace with block paving plus extending areas Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear Do you require:...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: David B
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We have 1 tarmac driveway that needs removing and block paving driveway installing for 2 cars driveway is on a slope Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do ...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Jacqui G
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Block paving to match existing. The area to cover is 15x15ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Pam H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Remove 66 sq mtrs of tarmac from drive and replace with block paving, remove 20 sq mtrs of 3'x2' paviours and replace with 2'x2' paving
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Mrs G
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Off road parking in front of house. At present concrete. Black block paving . Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Fron...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Vito S
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Drive to be block paved
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: John S
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20square metres extension to an existing block paved drive.
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Duncan H
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approx 30sq mts patio. needs leveling & new slabs laid,
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Penelope R
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3 metres X 10 metres patio and side path way needs laying
Rushden - NN10
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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Other Forms: 17 Please call to appoint
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Alan T
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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 to have paved:...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Mrs M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Block paving of driveway approx25sqm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughl...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Kelvin H
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Patio to be layed down side of house and under shed and a small border wall to be layed Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Block Paving Location: ...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Mohammed M
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front garden 6m x 4.7m and path 7.5m x 1.1m to be block paved Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What level of ...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Jan G
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We are looking for quotes for a large patio to be laid to the rear of our property in adjoining semicircular shapes. Flexible on dates but hoping to get it completed before June 2016. - Desired Start ...
Rushden - NN10
Enquiry from: Jan G
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We are looking for quotes for a large patio to be laid to the rear of our property in adjoining semicircular shapes. Flexible on dates but hoping to get it completed before June 2016. - Desired Start ...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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