Block paving can look great as a driveway. It 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 many block paving materials and options available to you. The bricks found in block paving are made of clay commonly, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can easily be replaced. It also means that it is 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 since it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great 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 a stylish and appealing look for your driveway that can 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.
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 London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. Covering a total area of roughly 7.63 square miles, it is within the eastern part of London and covers much of the conventional East End. The London Borough of Hackney lies to the north of the borough while the River Lea forms the boundary with the London Borough of Newham in the east. Around the other side of the Thames is the London Borough of Southwark towards the southwest, The London Borough of Lewisham to the South, plus the Royal Borough of Greenwich towards the southeast. The River Lea also forms the boundary between these parts of London historically in Middlesex, with these formerly in Essex.
In accordance with population estimates made part way through 2014, the borough includes a permanent population of around 284015 inhabitants. A lot of the tallest buildings in London occupy the centre of the Isle of Dogs in the south of the borough.
The borough hosts the world headquarters of many global financial businesses, employing some of the highest paid workers in London. Additionally, a part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is in Tower Hamlets.
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 .
Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.
Building roofing and paving
Got the job done quickly at a fair price
Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work
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We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985.
Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements
Hello my name is Richard I have been doing driveways and ground works for 30 years. I've always prided myself on doing a good job using top quality materials and tools. When you're satisfied I'm satisfied. All my work is guaranteed for 10 years and...
Great price and excellent. Job done by Richard and his team.
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.
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...
Good job, from quote to completion of work. Started when promised and finished on time. Lovely job.
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
Paving & drainage /off road parking specialist
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Top Style Paving & Resin Bond Ltd are a professional company with a great reputation.Specialists in Block Paving, Driveways, Tarmacadam, Fencing and Patios
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London - E1
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owner terraced block paving driveway 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 w...
London - E14
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
London - E15
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London - E16
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replace single car concrete drive and paving slab pathway with one block paved area
London - E14
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We have a car park area behind our building that needs replacing. We need advice and then a quote.
London - E14
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We have a car park area behind our building that needs replacing. We need advice and then a quote.
London - E14
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We have a car park area behind our building that needs replacing. We need advice and then a quote.
London - E4
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48m² drive way pavment blocks
London - E14
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Owner Other Block Paving Driveway 1-2 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
London - E4
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A new driveway to be done
London - E1
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replace existing block paving outside our building entrance are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial do you require: block paving location: front what work is requi...
London - E3
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garden patio roughly around 40-45ms. supplying own slabs just looking for labour and additional material quote. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace do you require: blo...
London - E4
Enquiry from: Michael W
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Need L shaped patio laid (20m2), MOT and sand already down, with border slabs in place. Have 900x600 slabs to be laid in brick pattern.
London - E4
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front were i park my car on are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: other roughly how big is ...
London - E4
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New driveway for 2 cars, wall to be removed, grass and old paving to be replaced by block paving (roughly 5m by 3m). Large bush and small lamppost to be removed.
London - E2
Enquiry from: Charles m
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Garden cleared and path over
London - E4
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Driveway needs attention asap
London - E3
Enquiry from: Diane M
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garden to be levelled and surface prepped and paved. the area is approx 5m square and has a man-hole cover towards one side.
London - E4
Enquiry from: Camilla G
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patio in back garden, 4.5 metres by 5 metres pink/brown stone blocks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving
London - E4
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interested in installing a new drive. we currently have no drive. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work...
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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.
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.
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.
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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