Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional answer to your driveway and can 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 options available to you. The bricks used in block paving are manufactured from 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 be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it's simpler 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 fantastic 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. Fill out our online form to speak to 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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Wetherby is a market community and civil parish within the City of Leeds Metropolitan District, in West Yorkshire, England. It depends on the River Wharfe, and also has been for centuries a going across location as well as staging article on the A1 Great North Road, being midway in between London and also Edinburgh. According to the 2001 Census, the town has a long-term population of around 11,155. Traditionally a part of the Wapentake of Skyrack within the West Riding of Yorkshire, Wetherby is stated in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Wedrebi, believed to stem from wether- or ram-farm otherwise meaning 'settlement on the bend of a river'. Wetherby Bridge, which spans the River Wharfe, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and also a Grade II listed structure. The course of the Old Great North Road passes through the community as well as, as outcome of its circumstance when driving, a a great deal of mentoring inns were established in Wetherby which are still utilized by travellers today. The town's redevelopment in the 1960s and 1970s has actually caused a significant boost in retail chances for residents. In 1989, the 'Wetherby in Bloom' board was developed and has charitable status. The community won the Entente Florale gold award in 1999 and also an International Communities in Bloom award in 2005. It attained success in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition in 1998, 2002 and 2010, in enhancement to many regional gold honors over the last 15 years. The yearly Wetherby Festival is sponsored by Leeds City Council as well as Wetherby Town Council. It promotes the arts by offering a system for neighborhood groups to do and also to bring in other performers as well as art kinds. For every one of your home improvements, make sure to determine reliable specialists in Wetherby to ensure of top quality.
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Wetherby - LS23
Enquiry from: Terence W
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possible block paving new drive and paths. we would like some advice
Wetherby - LS23
Enquiry from: Nick J
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roughly 20 square metres of damaged yorkshire stone needs replacing, i've sourced the stone from rand & askwith. the job is on mill lane in thorp arch. are you the property owner: tenant (with permis...
Wetherby - LS22
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Tarmac drive lifting. Crazy paving & slab pathway at house frontage lifting. Block paving to be laid on driveway, frontage and path. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: MR S
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Tarmac drive lifting. Crazy paving & slab pathway at house frontage lifting. Block paving to be laid on driveway, frontage and path. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...
Wetherby - LS22
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130 Sqm porcelain paving. Patio needs leveling
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: Mark M
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Garden patio 3 metres by 3 meters squared, approximate
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: David H
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need hardcore and tarmac drive laying size is 3metres by 10metres
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: Amanda M
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Dig out and extend exisiting paving approx. 3 m x 4 m - clean and seal all paving
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: Colin M
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small patio about 12sq mtrs
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: Mike H
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: 25ftsqare approx Are you the property owner: Owner of the pr...
Wetherby - LS22
Enquiry from: Karen B
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Replace faulty resin drive and blocks at the end of driveway
Wetherby - LS22
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Replace current gravel driveway at front of house with block paving, including excavation & disposal, hardcore/concrete/sand base ayers, geotex/weed membrane, drainage. Brindle & Charcoal standard bl...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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