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 possibilities available to you. The bricks found in block paving are mostly made of 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 broken over time, they can be replaced easily. It also means that it is easier to perform work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent 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 pattern create an elegant and appealing look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential 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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Ashtead is a village in the Metropolitan Green Belt of Surrey. The Ashtead Residents' Association, established in 1945, aims to represent the views of all who live in Ashtead by way of a network of over a hundred Road Stewards and regular meetings. Ashtead has a significant two-part conservation area including the mansion Ashtead House made use of by City of London Freemen's School, and six other schools. Amenities include things like parks, outlying woodland trails plus a high street with convenience shopping, cafes and restaurants, a football club and a cricket club. There has been settlement in Ashtead since at least the Roman period, with a Roman villa dug up in what's now Ashtead Common. Ashtead appears inside the Domesday Book as Stede. The oldest part of Ashtead has the principle shopping and social area of the village, with 2 pubs and the Ashtead Village Club which is a C&IU affiliate. It includes a small southern conservation area, however outside of this has eight listed brick buildings, both over two centuries old, including the Old Rectory which has been broken up into Ashtead Lodge, Forge Cottage and Wisteria Cottage which are dated to about the 17th century and are also Grade II listed. The area north of the railway line is Ashtead Common, which is managed by the City of London Corporation due to a long-standing preservation order, and is a national nature reserve. Lower Ashtead is a relatively flat area leading to Ashtead Common that includes a recreation ground, a youth club and skate park, a pub, as well as a range of shops all built near the preserved large square of wood in front of the railway station. Ashtead Park contains three large listed buildings and four lakes/ponds. For all of your home upgrades, ensure that that you utilise trustworthy experts in Ashtead to ensure that you get the top quality service.
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Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.
We are a landscaping / paving company we have been running for over 12 years We specialise in many aspects of outdoor living which include: Driveways Patios Brickwork Artifical grass Decking and more We have 2 teams who are all extremel...
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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.
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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...
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Ashtead - KT21
Enquiry from: Peter H
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to cut back brick wall and rebuild pier. to breakout front drive and dig out front lawn to extend. to remove all spoil from site. to supply and cover ground with a geotextile membrane. a to supply and...
Ashtead - KT21
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Ashtead - KT21
Enquiry from: Jon G
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Replace patio (210, 45cm x 45cm paving slabs and pathway (46 paving slabs)). Interested in cost of laying these, if the paving slabs are provided.
Guildford - GU2
Enquiry from: Tomas W
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I’m looking for a quote for installing a block-paved driveway. The project includes space for 2–3 cars plus a path along the side of the house. The total area is approximately 100 m², and I wou...
Guildford - GU1
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i want a new driveway fitted please im not sure which type i want. it depends on my budget. thank you
Redhill - RH1
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Owner Terraced Block Paving 2 cars 1-3 Months
Redhill - RH1
Enquiry from: Jean B
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Block driveway cleared of moss and cleaned and the patio cleaned
Crawley - RH10
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Quote for a block driveway
Dorking - RH5
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I am looking to Rasin Bound or Block Paving for a small driveway in dorking.
Crawley - RH10
Enquiry from: Barry W
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Front garden levelling off with public path.
Redhill - RH1
Enquiry from: Latifa A
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owner detached block paving driveway 2-3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front ...
Crawley - RH10
Enquiry from: Anish P
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i will like to have a driveway. i have 2 water meter on foot bath coming over to my property
Crawley - RH11
Enquiry from: Leena V
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Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
Guildford - GU2
Enquiry from: Mindaugas V
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need to remove bushes grass etc and install a driveway to fit 2 cars don't know if I need permits or other things so hopefully you can guide me through the process
Redhill - RH1
Enquiry from: Steve K
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block paving and steps up to the front door to be tiled. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is requi...
Crawley - RH10
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standard block paved driveway quote are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how bi...
Crawley - RH10
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standard block paved driveway quote are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how bi...
Horley - RH6
Enquiry from: Filomena M
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i need a new driveway preferably very soon are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what work do you need to have done: driveway do you require: block paving roug...
Horley - RH6
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i need a new driveway preferably very soon are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what work do you need to have done: driveway do you require: block paving roug...
Guildford - GU3
Enquiry from: Sheila W
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an estimate for paved driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving what level of service do you require: supply and lay
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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.
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.
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?
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.
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