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Block Paving in Sheffield

Block paving can look great 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 bit different, there are plenty of block paving options and materials available to you. The bricks used in block paving are most commonly manufactured from clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. One of the main benefits to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can simply be replaced. In addition, it means that it is easier to carry out work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern since it has the strongest interlock, which makes it a great 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 a stylish and interesting look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to 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.

Average Block paving cost in Sheffield

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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Prices based on actual Block paving costs for Sheffield, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Block paving installation cost in Sheffield 2024

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

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Sheffield

North Yorkshire is home to the huge city of Sheffield, which contains a populace more than 550,000. Steel once was its most well-known sector but mass development has taken place in the twenty-first century to change the feel of the city. Sheffield is famous worldwide as the home of the Crucible Theatre, where the snooker World Championship is held per year. Join 1000s of homeowners wanting to update their Sheffield houses and discover the best tradespeople in your area.

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Essential Paving

46 review(s)
Based: in Worksop, S81 9BA

Hi my name is Sam I'm the owner of essential paving we are a family run Business having been in the ground work industry for approximately 20 years And also we have full public liability insurance We specialise in block paving resin drive...

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Winifred W., YO16
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Bridlington

Two good men got on with the job despite the weather. Explained all work clearly. Definitely would recommend this compan...

Nationwide Driveways Ltd

8 review(s)
Based: in Nottingham, NG7 6LH

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...

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Mrs B., NG16
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Nottingham

Nationwide Driveways did me a really professional job to a very high standard. Everybody was friendly and courteous and ...

John Webb Drives and Landscaping

22 review(s)
Based: in Coventry, CV12 9JL

Covering Midlands we undertake all kinds of driveway and hard landscaping, design installation and resurfacing, we pride ourselves on our quality and service, all quotes are free of charge, all work is guaranteed and we are fully insured, offering ...

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Eleanor H., B28
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Birmingham

Have an estimate price on the phone which have me an idea of costings. Quick to respond to quote and has been in touch a...

Abbeystone Paving Limited

3 review(s)
Based: in Surbiton, KT6 5JR

Welcome to the website of Abbeystone Paving Ltd, specialists paving, tarmac, patio, brickwork, landscaping and fencing installers. Abbeystone Paving Ltd are well established monoblock and paving specialists, constructing high quality driveways, pa...

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Maria E., SW4
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Excellent, very well explained and work completed as explained

Farmtally LTD

6 review(s)
Based: in Newcastle, L35 2US

Local company owned by myself over 2 decades of business. Quality driveways of either flagging , block or patterned imprinted concrete with pvc fascias. All dealt with by myself to you. Free quotations given .

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Hannah B., L16
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Liverpool

very friendly but not to impressed with the amount quoted for the job in hand.

Fence It

1 review(s)
Based: in Bolton, BL4 0AN

Fence it pave it are a family owned landscaping and paving and fencingcompany based in Bolton that has over fifty years combined experience in the construction industry.

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Denise T., WA14
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Altrincham

Competitive price

Similar Customer Enquiries for Block paving in Sheffield

16 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S5

Enquiry from: Naseem A

Start Date: Immediate

I am wanting to remove brick work from the side of my property including soil in order to then install a driveway Do you offer this

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23 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S8

Enquiry from: David G

Start Date: Immediate

full-time job permanent work are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial location: front

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28 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S35

Enquiry from: Bob C

Start Date: Immediate

Existing block paving drive to be extended to the left side of existing car park area in front of garage and is required to match existing, the approximate area is 4x4 mètres.

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19 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S9

Enquiry from: Mukit M

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owner terraced block paving other 2-3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work...

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12 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S9

Enquiry from: Adnan A

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terrace Block PAving Driveway Larger than 3 cars 1-3 Months

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29 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S9

Enquiry from: Zubair A

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owner terraced block paving other 2-3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: both what work ...

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29 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S7

Enquiry from: Shabir H

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terrace Block Paving Other 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

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11 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S10

Enquiry from: Jim N

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Garden wall, buff block, wooden fence topped. approx 5m x 1m.

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27 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S12

Enquiry from: Stephen P

Start Date: Immediate

16 square meters of Indian sandstone paving patio

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28 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S13

Enquiry from: Joshua S

Start Date: Immediate

extension to existing drive

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08 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S11

Enquiry from: Ria M

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someone needed to do block paving of our double driveway on the front of the house. materials provided but tools required e.g. cement mixer. please contact me to get details for quote & re availabilit...

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29 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S11

Enquiry from: Ria M

Start Date: Immediate

someone needed to do block paving of our double driveway on the front of the house. materials provided but tools required e.g. cement mixer. please contact me to get details for quote & re availabilit...

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14 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S35

Enquiry from: Jodi W

Start Date: Immediate

block paved drive with gravel border on one side are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driv...

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27 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S6

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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10 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S26

Enquiry from: Joanne S

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Need to extend / reconfigure the block paving on my driveway. Looking for quotes

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23 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S10

Enquiry from: Sandra F

Start Date: Immediate

we have an old concrete driveway which is badly cracked. we would like to replace it with block paving. the driveway is currently damaging one of our cars so we are looking to have the work done asap ...

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02 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S5

Enquiry from: Tony G

Start Date: Immediate

hi please can you tell me if ypu do repairs to pattern concrate step are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what work is required: driveway roughly how big is the dri...

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12 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S7

Enquiry from: Anne K

Start Date: Immediate

small driveway required to replace current one, just over size of a car, to blend with old character house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: bl...

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12 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S12

Enquiry from: Kellyann D

Start Date: Immediate

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hi could you please contact me to arrange quoting a dropped kerb at our property? we already have highway permission approved from the council. we'd also like a quote for a drive, either patterned con...

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10 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Sheffield - S7

Enquiry from: Sharon H

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looking at quotes for new driveway not looking to do work until next summer 2023 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: f...

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FAQs

Do I need to be at home when my driveway is being worked on?

Your contractor should have access to your driveway and a power source. If they have these things, you don’t need to be there while they’re working on your driveway. However, it’s worth being around if you can so you can clarify details and answer any questions.

how to lay block paving on a slope?

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.

how much is block paving?

So have you decided to lay block paving on your property? If yes, then knowing how much it would cost would help you prepare a budget and set out a plan before commencement of the project. The cost of block paving depends on a wide range of factors such as the the size of the area in question, cost of labour as well as the type of brick and block paving to be used. So how much does block paving cost? In this article, we’ll give you an general idea of the cost of laying of block paving on a driveway so you can estimate your cost according to your personal requirements and needs.

For a small to medium sized driveway featuring a complex design, the block pavings’ cost starts from a range between £3,000 to £4,000, meanwhile that of a large sized pathway will jump to a range between £6,500 to £7,500. And depending on the complexity of the design, the final cost of the project can be greatly impacted as it would also take a longer period of time to be completed. For the same small to medium sized pathway featuring a simple design which usually takes up to 3 to 4 days will cost within a range of £4,500 to £5,500. While a complex design such as a herringbone pattern will take up to 5 to 6 days and costing within a range of £5,000 to £6,000.

Furthermore, there are also other factors that can determine the price of block paving and another example is the current condition. This includes the preparation work to be carried out before laying the block paving can be a time consuming task especially when the driveway is in a terrible condition and this comes with a high labour cost. Another factor to be considered is the materials used in making the block paving such as stone, concrete, cement, composite and resin - they’re all available in various range of colours and textures. They play a key role in the block paving cost.

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.

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