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 good as a driveway. It really is a stylish 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 plenty of block paving materials and options available to you. The bricks used in block paving are mostly manufactured from clay, but some are made 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 be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it is easier to perform work under the surface of the 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 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 a stylish and appealing look for your driveway that will 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 provide you with 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 large town of Stourbridge can be found in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in West Midlands. With a population of 55,480, Stourbridge incorporates the suburbs of Lye, Amblecote, Hagley and Wollescote.
Stourbridge takes its name from the River Stour which flows through the town. The river acted as the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire for centuries. In 1966, the border was moved around two miles north in 1966, when Amblecote Urban District was incorporated into the Borough of Stourbridge.
Glass has been manufactured in the town since the early 1600s. In the 1861 census, 1,032 residents of Stourbridge were involved in the glass industry in some way. Stourbridge glass is recognised as amongst the finest in the world and is often used as gifts for visiting dignitaries and royalty. In recent years, the trade has almost collapsed in Stourbridge as glassmaking companies move abroad.
To carry on the tradition of Stourbridge glass, there is a Festival of Glass held every two years which exhibits the work created by UK contemporary glass artists. In 2004, the British Glass Biennale was set up to be a part of the Festival. Before this, there had been no major review of the British glass scene since 1993, so this was welcomed and is a popular part of the show.
At S & Q driveways we can guarantee you'll be a happy custumer
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At PM Drives and Patios we are a good reliable company offering excellent value for money on all driveways and patios fencing decking walls steps all work fully guaranteed to the highest standards and quality and we take your project seriously so yo...
Excellent in all regards
We provide a full paving and landscape service which can transform a tired garden, patio or driveway into a space you can love and be proud of. It is our aim to provide a top end quality installation at a competitive price without compromising the...
Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.
We are a family run buisness with outstanding quality driveaways, we have 3 teams allowing us to get jobs booked in and completed quickly and in a professional manner. Book now for your free no obligation quotation.
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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.
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. ...
great service and work reasonable price
Came to view job Friday pm - said would quote by Sat lunchtime - still waiting
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Adrian H
Start Date: Immediate
looking for a quote to lay approx 80 msq of 900x600 calibrated 22mm indian sandstone slabs. base all prepped with mot 1, ready to go property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear...
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Jade C
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New driveway block paved or tarmac
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Anne D
Start Date: Immediate
2 Door steps and a path on block paving
Stourbridge - DY7
Enquiry from: Lee M
Start Date: Immediate
New patio installed. 50m2 Raj Sandstone
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Chris B
Start Date: Immediate
Great, what do you need done? Supply and Installation So, we need to know the driveway material? Block Paving Creating approx 30 sqm of garden patio, needs digging out, 100mm sub base, sand and pavin...
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Natalie B
Start Date: Immediate
Back garden patio Home Owner Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint
Stourbridge - DY7
Enquiry from: Paul S
Start Date: Immediate
Re slabing Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how much area are you looking to have paved: 21-40 m2 Wha...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Diana H
Start Date: Immediate
Neighbours patio relaying
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Jo N
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Large drive way 95 square metres in need of block paving . Location: Front Time scale: Immediate What level of service do you require: Supply and lay Roughly how much area are you looking to have pave...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Nikki F
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Currently have slopped Tarmac driveway we are looking to apply resin too. Approx 35 squ mtrs Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Resin Patter...
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Dave S
Start Date: Immediate
Front driveway and hard parking Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Location: Front What work is required: Other Property Type: Terrace Roughly how much area are you looking to have pave...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Denise M
Start Date: Immediate
Knock window out to fit patio door Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how much area are you looking to hav...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Darren P
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quote for new driveway. Existing drive is half tarmac (old, cracked) and half grass/lawn. want to tarmac or crete or block the whole area leaving a small corner for shrubs. area is 9.5M long x 8.5M ...
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Jayne D
Start Date: Less than one month
Customer visited the mydrivewayprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Tarmac Are you the property owner: Owner of the property ...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Rachel K
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Work description: We are looking for some slabbing on the p...
Stourbridge - DY8
Enquiry from: Hannah T
Start Date: Immediate
Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint
Stourbridge - DY7
Enquiry from: Kate G
Start Date: Immediate
tarmac drive
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Edward S
Start Date: Immediate
Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Teresa W
Start Date: Less than one month
84m square drive in L shape needs soak away and drains. 3 fence panels with boards and hedge and little garden taken out approx. 40 ton of material to be taken away Are you the property owne...
Stourbridge - DY9
Enquiry from: Teresa W
Start Date: Less than one month
84m square block paving drive to be done, in an l Shape requires approx. 40 ton coming out, drain grills and soak away, 3 new fence panels and boards (privet hedge taking out for this ) also a...
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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.
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.
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.
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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