Block paving can look good as a driveway. It is an elegant and functional solution 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 options and materials available to you. The bricks found in block paving are mostly manufactured from clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. One of the main benefits to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. 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, which makes it a fantastic choice for driveways. The herringbone pattern is established by the tradesperson by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone design create a stylish and interesting look for your driveway that will make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Fill out our online form to get in touch with up to 4 driveway companies who can give you 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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Greenhithe (population 4,700) is a village in the District of Dartford in Kent, England. It lies east of Dartford, in the civil church of Swanscombe as well as Greenhithe. Greenhithe's economic climate no longer relies on river profession, this having actually been changed by the M25 motorway, the brand-new Broadband 1 Ebbsfleet International station and also the Bluewater complex. The entire location is being redeveloped as part of the Thames Gateway regeneration. Its proponent councils and government enrollers therefore intend to draw in even more wealth as well as earnings generation, especially through the interaction with the substantial shopping complex. This is shown in raised building appraisals, as well as somewhat higher investing than in 20th century overspill estates which had a tendency to line the tidewater. Its high street is much less considerable a destination than Bluewater, which is supplemented by a supermarket in the village. Greenhithe railway station apart, there is little in the location besides housing. The Thames Gateway project has actually seen growth of domestic neighbourhoods of the village such as Ingress Park and also Waterstone Park, as well as of industrial and service estates that virtually totally border the former big community.
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.
Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work
Excellent
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.
Four seasons tree services Is a small family run businessSpecialising in all aspects of tree and hedges with over 20 years experience No job too big no job too small we are large enough to cope and small enough to care
Good service price to deer
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.
We are one of the largest driveway and patio company’s in and around Kent. Our team is equipped to handle any sized driveway or patio project. If its brick work, landscaping, fencing, paving, gravel, concrete or tarmac. Our experienced team is regi...
Professional, prompt and responsive
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
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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Welcome to barrett driveways and natural stone. We specialise in doing block paving, all types of natural stone, tarmac, cement driveways, all types of fencing, building walls, and laying decking, landscaping ect. We are a business that have been r...
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Greenhithe - DA9
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create step down from patio doors and pave around entire garden leaving a rectangle for grass in the middle are you the property owner: owner of the property location: rear what work is required: pati...
Greenhithe - DA9
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around 50m2 of front garden need to be done from scratch as previously foundation was not done properly are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: b...
Greenhithe - DA9
Enquiry from: Kate M
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Garden patio laid and decking removed
Greenhithe - DA9
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10 metres by 11 metres drive way off of main road, looking for quote to block pave drop curb already established, reasonably square. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...
Greenhithe - DA9
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Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Drive way and front lawn replaced with block or printed Ab...
Greenhithe - DA9
Enquiry from: Daniel H
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Customers own description of work to be carried out: two small parking areas and one driveway to be tarmacked Please contact to appoint
London - SE6
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requires quote to build a front garden driveway. i already have council permission to do the crossover once the drive is prepared. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terr...
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 - SE6
Enquiry from: Angela S
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owner terraced block paving other 3-4 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 work...
London - SE6
Enquiry from: Pat M
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block paving for front driveway 6 1/2 metres wide by 6 metres in length
London - SE13
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driveway installation for a single car. 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 h...
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
Enquiry from: David S
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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
Enquiry from: David S
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We have a car park area behind our building that needs replacing. We need advice and then a quote.
London - SE20
Enquiry from: Nathan J
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Roughly 30 metre square driveway needs re-doing, along with 3 steps, replacing old ones, up to the house. Block paving with 3 size grey blocks.
London - SE16
Enquiry from: Chris P
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Hi, We’re an estimating firm based in London and we have been working in the UK for over 16 years almost. We do residential and commercial projects at a reasonable cost. For the exact cost of you...
London - SE16
Enquiry from: Jeffrey S
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existing block paving and steps have subsided needs removal new firm substrate and blocks refitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block pavin...
London - SE16
Enquiry from: Jeffrey S
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existing block paving and steps have subsided needs removal new firm substrate and blocks refitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block pavin...
London - SE16
Enquiry from: Jeffrey S
Start Date: Immediate
existing block paving and steps have subsided needs removal new firm substrate and blocks refitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block pavin...
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One thing you should know about block paving a drive is that it can be very expensive depending on a number of factors such as the materials to be incorporated, block paving pattern, labour cost as well as the size of the drive in question. However, before you get started it’s always a good idea to obtain multiple quotes to compare the prices and select the most reasonable quote. Here, we’ve provided a breakdown of the block paving cost to ensure that you’ll not get ripped off.
There are three main types of block paving which includes clay blocks, concrete blocks as well as natural stone. If you were to go for complex block paving patterns and extras such as drainage solutions and edging, you may have to pay a significantly higher price. The size of your drive is also a major determinant of your block paving cost. What’s more? The materials you need as well as the contractors you select will all play a key role in the final cost of block paving your drive.
The material cost for the three types of block paving includes: Clay block £70 to £100 per m2, concrete blocks £20 to £60 per m2 and natural stone £50 to £105 per m2. To calculate your total material cost, you’ll need to determine the size of your drive.
The cost of labour for installing block paving is usually within the range of £50 to £100 per square metre. In certain cases, you may also have some waste removal needs. If you’re going to hire a specialist that’ll take a day or two of labour to get the job done, it’ll cost about £150 to £200 per day.
Other additional block paving costs include: hardcore £300, blocks and edgings £1,700, sharp sand £250. kiln-dried sand £250 and skip hire £500.
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.
Are you worried there’s a slope on the area where your block paving is to be installed? Good news is, it’s very possible to lay block paving on a slope. However, this can be a very difficult task which should be done by a reliable professional ( especially if you lack proper training and experience) who can guarantee the best results, the first time and also help save you money from possible costly mistakes. This guide will provide you with everything you need about the slope block paving installation process. Let’s have a look!
• Demarcate The Walkway
To get started, you have to determine how and where you want your walkway to be while also determining the thickness of the paver. Ensure to choose the less sloppy area and utilize landscape paint to mark the area visibly.
• Prepare The Ground
Clear out all forms of dirts, roots, rocks and other debris on the soil. Once done, proceed to cutting the sods to the required length and put them somewhere close.
• Make Boundaries
There’s a need for landscape borders. Here, it’ll be easier to use plastics as boundaries for your lawn’s edges. Install them on the sides that have already been cut
• Apply A Level Of Gravel
Obtain the correct size of gravel and spread them evenly over the area to ensure a firm foundation for the pavers is formed. Makes sure that the rocks is at a minimum of 2 inches deep into the soil.
• Install The Block Pavers
Start from the centremost position of the pathway and work towards the sides until you’re able to cover every inch of the area.
• Apply A Layer Of Cement
Apply cement over the pavers and utilize a broom to sweep it and fill up all the gaps and spaces between the pavers. Then, press the pathway to be levelled using a compactor.
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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