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Block Paving in Wareham

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 plenty of block paving materials and possibilities 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 certainly be replaced. In addition, it means that it's simpler to carry out work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, which makes it a fantastic choice for driveways. The herringbone pattern is created 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 can make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. Complete our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can provide you with a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Wareham

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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Block paving installation cost in Wareham 2024

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

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Wareham

Wareham is a historic market community as well as, under the name Wareham Town, a civil parish, in the English area of Dorset. The community is positioned on the River Frome 8 miles (13 kilometres) southwest of Poole. The population of Wareham according to the 2001 UK Census was 5,665 living in 2,545 residences. 99% of Wareham's population are of White ethnic culture. 80.33% of the population state their religion as Christian, 12.24% as "No religion" with 6.59% not stated. There is a high percentage of older people in the town: 29.4% of the population are over 60 years of ages, versus a nationwide average of 21%. The biggest market of work for those who reside in Wareham is manufacturing which employs 16.3%. 3 various other significant areas of employment are: wholesale and retail trade; repair work of motor vehicles (13.5%), real estate leasing and company activities (12.2%) as well as health and wellness and community service (10.5%).

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Beech Contractors

37 review(s)
Based: in Nottingham, NG24 1DA

Beach contractors have paved and resurfaced everything from championship golf courses to domestic driveways as a team we put 100% into every job we undertake we are a contractor's so we take one any type of work

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Martin C., CV9
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Atherstone

Professional friendly service

MGB Driveways and Patios

17 review(s)
Based: in Worcestershire, SO23 9AT

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...

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M., PO20
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Chichester

Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.

Hampshire Construction Services LTD

2 review(s)
Based: in Southampton, SO31 6RU

Professional and friendly groundworks specialist local to southampton and Portsmouth, all aspects of building work undertaken. Prompt to quote, visitation to quote is neccessary to achieve the taylored quote. Fully insured in the categories nee...

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Deborah F., PO17
3

Paving & Driveway | Block in Fareham

This company didn't visit because we took Pavefair on after their initial consultation.

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11 May

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29 Dec

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05 Apr

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Wareham - BH20

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20 Mar

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14 Sep

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Weymouth - DT4

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09 Aug

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Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Martin J

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Block paving drive holds 5 cars. Pressure wash and apply resin sealant. Re lay about 25 blocks where disturbed by ant nest ad increase size of step to front door by laying additional 18 blocks

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29 Jan

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Bournemouth - BH4

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driveway to be block paved, currently loose stones, will also need a couple of drain covers added are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving ...

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06 Sep

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23 Aug

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Dorchester - DT1

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13 Jun

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Dorchester - DT1

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23 Mar

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Weymouth - DT4

Enquiry from: Rick G

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remove existing pressed concrete driveway and replace with brand new customer supplied marshall charcoal permeable pavers 200 x 100 x 80. area is 53m2. ready to go. are you the property owner: owner ...

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27 Feb

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Poole - BH15

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05 Nov

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Bournemouth - BH2

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i need grass removed and new block paving and step created outside house on baiter park to match others in area. the area is about 12ft by 18 ft. are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...

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27 Aug

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Dorchester - DT1

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20 Aug

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Dorchester - DT1

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we have a wooden patio at the moment and we'd know there are stones underneath, but not what condition they are in, if they aren't good we would want a patio laying. are you the property owner: owner ...

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05 Jul

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Bournemouth - BH6

Enquiry from: MR J

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build a small wall and lay a patio are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly how big i...

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15 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bournemouth - BH1

Enquiry from: Glen D

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back garden patio approx 25ft by 20ft are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly...

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08 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Bournemouth - BH1

Enquiry from: Glen D

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back garden patio approx 25ft by 20ft are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio roughly...

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FAQs

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.

can you lay block paving on top of concrete?

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.

is block paving permeable?

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.

how to lay block paving?

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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