S & Q Driveways
Based: in Wolverhampton, WV10 7PPAt S & Q driveways we can guarantee you'll be a happy custumer
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Paving & Driveway | Block in Birmingham
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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 materials and possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are most commonly manufactured from clay, but some are made of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it's easier 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 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 design create an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. 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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The West Midlands town of Solihull features a populace of 94,753 and is located just nine miles from the Birmingham City Centre. Regeneration in the sixties changed the face of the town having a shopping centre and lots of homes added in to the region. Ensure your property is up-to-date by assessing prices from reputable companies in Solihull.
At S & Q driveways we can guarantee you'll be a happy custumer
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Rapid response. Arrived on time and gave detailed explanation of what was to be done.
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...
Excellent, very well explained and work completed as explained
Regal Drives And Patios Limited are a family run business with over 15 years experience in the driveway and patio trade. We offer only the finest drive and pathway products and we are dedicated to making your driveway dreams a reality. With Regal D...
The man that came to give me a quote was helpful and seemed knowledgeable. Gave me some ideas and a competitive price. ...
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 .
very friendly but not to impressed with the amount quoted for the job in hand.
great service and work reasonable price
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Susan A
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We would like resin drive way for our front of house quote asap
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Haiderali P
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homeowner block paving driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Haiderali P
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homeowner block paving driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Haiderali P
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I need block paving my drive, as soon as possible
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Wendy T
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looking for a quote to jet wash, re-sand. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving what work do you need to have done: other r...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Haiderali P
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Back garden patio porcelain tiles approx 40 sq mts
Solihull - B91
Enquiry from: Neil C
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about 40m porcalain pavin 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 big is th...
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Klara B
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back garden patio and to remove garden shed to make a tiled area for sitting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear...
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Klara B
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back garden patio and to remove garden shed to make a tiled area for sitting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Linda C
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Replace patio Indian sand
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Klara B
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back garden patio and to remove garden shed to make a tiled area for sitting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear...
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Terry A
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patio area to rear of house, approx 10m x 1.5m, plus step up to patio doors. area is currently slabbed. to be done in charcoal pavers or black engineering bricks. are you the property owner: owner of ...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Tim S
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need patio built area is about 12.5 sq metres with a slight slope. also looking for raised bed to be built if price is right. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terra...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Tim S
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have an area of approx 13.47m2 to block pave, area will need to be made level. all materials will have to come thru property there is no back access. are you the property owner: tenant (with permissi...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Lee M
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i need approx 40 slabs laying this will extend the current patio area. i have removed all the grass but the ground will need to be leveled off and prepped ready for the slabs to be laid. i already hav...
Solihull - B92
Enquiry from: Yvonne S
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i have a concrete drive which should be able to fit two cars once wall and grass has been removed. i’m told the cracking concrete is because the job was not done properly before i moved in some year...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Steve C
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back garden new patio and borders. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 cars pl...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Paul C
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relay slabs in same pattern as before are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace location: rear do you require: block paving what work is required: patio what level of se...
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Harish K
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Driway block paving cleaner
Solihull - B90
Enquiry from: Steve C
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back garden new patio and borders. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 cars pl...
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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.
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.
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 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.
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