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Pattern Imprinted Driveway in Bedford

In search of pattern imprinted driveways within Bedford? Our pattern imprinted driveway industry experts in Bedford will give you the very best quotes for having driveways installed.

Driveways have been popularly concreted or gravelled for a long time, but slowly but surely decorative paving approaches have begun to enter the industry.

Known as pattern imprinted concrete, a design is stamped into the mould with colours added too for decoration. Any style can be achieved, giving you the ultimate option for your home's exterior.

With pattern imprinted driveways you'll have the chance to mimic another surface, such as slate, granite, cobbles and also block paving. However, with your very own imagination you may create something that's visually stunning and great looking.

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Average Pattern imprinted driveways cost in Bedford

The common cost of Pattern imprinted driveways is £5000. Costs differ based on the materials and the tradesman selected. The upper price range can be as high as £5750. The material costs are quite often about £1250

Average price per Pattern imprinted driveways job in 2024

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£1,876

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£27,500

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£52,875

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Prices based on actual Pattern imprinted driveways costs for Bedford, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Pattern imprinted driveways installation cost in Bedford 2024

Labour cost £3,500
Material cost £1,250
Waste removal £250
Time frame: 3-5 days

Pattern imprinted driveways searches in November 2024

Pattern imprinted driveways Projects in Bedford in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Bedford in October 2024

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Requests for Pattern imprinted driveways quotations in Bedford in October 2024. 0% change from September 2024.

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Requests for Pattern imprinted driveways quotations in Bedfordshire in October 2024. 312% change from September 2024.

We recorded 2,744 requests for home improvement quotes in Bedford. Of these quote requests the amount of pattern imprinted driveways (type: pattern driveways, driveway designs etc...) was 0. Quotatis had the ability to match these clients with up to four suitable professionals who were available for work within Bedford during that time.

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Pattern imprinted driveways searches in cities and towns near Bedford October 2024

Bedford

Bedfordshire's county town in the East of England carries a populace of 80,000 and a broader borough populace of 153,000. Bedford is the administrator centre for the Borough of Bedford which is home to the biggest Italian community in the Uk. Having a array of home developments you'll need for houses in Bedfordshire, always make use of vetted and respectable specialists to get the best prices from Bedford companies.

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Pattern imprinted driveways pros in Bedford

Fenmac Ltd t/a FM Property Maintenance

44 review(s)
Based: in Cambridge, CB4 1QL

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COLIN B., PE26
5

Paving & Driveway | Pattern Imprinted in Huntingdon

still evaluating the companies above before we decide who we will use

M R Contractors

31 review(s)
Based: in Huntingdon, PE28 9GL

M R Contractors has grown to become one of the most respected paving contractors in the area. Our attention to detail, unrivalled value and customer service has enabled us to grow year on year

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COLIN B., PE26
5

Paving & Driveway | Pattern Imprinted in Huntingdon

As above still evaluating the two companies to decide which one to use

Secure Paving & Landscaping

24 review(s)
Based: in Buckinghamshire, SL9 0QR

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...

Latest review

Sharon H., WD3
4

Paving & Driveway | Pattern Imprinted in Rickmansworth

Quick to reply and arrange, could do what we asked and competitively priced

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02 Apr

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30 May

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20 May

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front driveway, imprinted concrete are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: resin patterned roughly how big is the driveway area: 2-3 cars what level o...

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25 Nov

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24 Apr

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28 Nov

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Looking for a imprint drive (will consider tarmac or Brick) about 2 by 4 meters Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Resin Patterned Roughly...

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02 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Pattern Imprinted

Bedford - MK41

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01 Jul

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13 Apr

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Bedford - MK42

Enquiry from: Paviter J

Start Date: Less than one month

Work description: 3.5m2 coverage at back of garden. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Crazy paving / Slabs Roughly how much area are you l...

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FAQs

Are patterned concrete driveways durable?
Yes, patterned concrete driveways are very durable. Concrete, once set, is extremely strong and will take the weight of your car or cars easily. Most installers say that a pattern imprinted concrete driveway will last at least 10 years, but some may last as long as 25 years.The key to keeping your patterned concrete driveway in tip top condition is regular maintenance and swift repair. While there isn’t much maintenance to be done, sweeping the driveway regularly and washing off any oil or petrol spills will stop erosion. If you do notice any problems with your driveway, it’s best to get someone to come and inspect and repair it as soon as possible before any issues become too large. A good way to increase the durability of your patterned driveway is to ensure that it’s laid on a high quality sub-base. To cut costs, you may consider laying it on your existing tarmac or block driveway, but this should only be done if it’s in good condition and there are no signs of sinking. If the sub-base does sink during the lifetime of your concrete driveway, there’s no way to solve it – other than digging up the driveway and starting from scratch.

What colours and patterns are available for paving?

Paving comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. Consider using a contrasting colour for the edges of your patio or driveway for a tidy effect. A paving specialist can advise you on different combinations possible, alternatively, have a look online at what products, shapes and colours are produced.

How to lay pattern imprinted concrete?
Laying pattern imprinted concrete is not an easy task. There’s a reason why nearly 50% of the costs are for labour – because it’s a specialist job that requires skill. We’ll go through the process of how to lay pattern imprinted concrete here, but we would always recommend that you call a professional to do it for you.
  1. Prepare the sub-baseThe driveway company will excavate, or dig, the existing surface down to a depth of around 200mm. They will remove any debris from the area may place it in a skip or arrange for it to be removed in another way. When they dig down to the sub-base of your previous driveway, they will assess how much hardcore they need and arrange for that to be delivered to the site. They will then spread the hardcore across the sub-base to create a level surface to pour the concrete on. Most good contractors will apply a gel to any walls and doors to protect them from concrete splashes. They will also add any gulley tops, manhole covers or shuttering that’s required.
  2. Installation and imprintingNext, the tradespeople will have the concrete either poured from a large mixer vehicle or barrow it in from a mixer and pour onto the surface. They level it with rakes, then add a colour surface hardener in a colour of your choice. This will give the driveway its permanent colour. They will then wait until the concrete has hardened to the correct consistency for imprinting the pattern, then will use special tools and stencils to make the pattern that you asked for. They will then spread a colour powder called a release agent over the surface, and leave to dry for 1 to 2 days depending on the weather conditions.
  3. CleaningWhen the contractors return, they will add crack control cuts into the concrete. This is important because concrete expands and contracts in the heat, so there needs to be some give to stop any larger cracks from forming. Then everything is power washed clean, and a chemical wash is also used on the concrete to ensure it’s completely dust-free. The installers will ensure all your walls and doors are clean, which will hopefully be an easy job if they used wall gel.
  4. SealingThe final step is to seal the driveway. There needs to have been at least two dry days before the tradespeople can do it, so you might find it’s best to have your pattern imprinted driveway installed in the summer. The contractors will blow any debris away from the surface and dry any damp areas where necessary. They will then add an anti-slip agent to the sealant and brush it on. It’s best to not walk or drive onto your new concrete driveway for about 4 days after sealing to allow everything to set. But after that, you’re ready to use your new driveway!
Is pattern imprinted concrete slippery?

No, pattern imprinted concrete shouldn’t be slippery. Most good driveway installers will add a special anti-slip agent to the sealant before they brush it onto your driveway, so it will stop it from being slippery.

It’s important to ask a driveway company how they will seal your driveway when you get a quote from them. If an untrustworthy company seals your driveway badly, it can cause a thick and extremely slippery surface, so it’s vital that you ask any contractor what their procedure is before you engage them.

It’s also important to remember that pattern imprinted concrete isn’t a ‘non-slip’ surface – it’s just not slippery. You could still slip over on a concrete driveway, just like you could on tarmac or a block paved driveway. Also, once you’ve walked and driven over your driveway for a few months, its skid and slip resistance will increase as it weathers and builds up tiny specs of dirt on it. Pattern imprinted concrete is often used in high footfall areas in places like shops, fast food restaurants and theme parks, so if there was a significant slip risk these businesses wouldn’t use it.

You might think that you could ask your contractor not to seal the driveway to make it less slippery, but it could actually do the opposite. By sealing pattern imprinted concrete, it means that moss and algae is much less likely to grow, which can be extremely slippery to walk on if it’s left to its own devices. If moss does form on your driveway, the sealed surface is much easier to clean as you can simply pressure wash it away; this is not as easy to do on a non-sealed surface.

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