Paving & Driveway | Block
Newport-on-Tay, Tayport - DD6
Enquiry from: Andrew B
Start Date: Immediate
Dig out roughly 100 square meters of crazy paving and lay blocks got the blocks on site
Block paving can look good as a driveway. It really 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 used in block paving are most commonly made of clay, but some are made up of different composite materials. Among the main advantages to block paving is that if some of the bricks get damaged over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it's easier to carry out work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great 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 design create an elegant 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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Tayport, likewise known as Ferry-Port on Craig, is a town and burgh, as well as parish, in the region of Fife, Scotland, acting as a commuter community for Dundee. The adage of the Burgh is Te oportet alte ferri ("It is incumbent on you to lug yourself high"), a word play here on Tayport at auld Tay Ferry. Tayport lies close to the north east idea of Fife. To the north it looks across the River Tay to Broughty Ferry and Broughty Castle. To the eastern is the large Tentsmuir Nature Reserve, an area of forested dunes measuring some 3 km from eastern to west as well as 6 kilometres from north to southern and also bordered by broad sands that continue all the way round to the mouth of the River Eden. The civil parish of Ferry-Port on Craig has a population of 3,815 (in 2011).
Newport-on-Tay, Tayport - DD6
Enquiry from: Andrew B
Start Date: Immediate
Dig out roughly 100 square meters of crazy paving and lay blocks got the blocks on site
Newport-on-Tay, Tayport - DD6
Enquiry from: David S
Start Date: Immediate
Parking area for 1 car
Newport-on-Tay, Tayport - DD6
Enquiry from: A K
Start Date: Immediate
Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Work description: Lay slabs on area approx 37 square metres. Lift and remove ex...
Dundee - DD5
Enquiry from: Gerry H
Start Date: Immediate
offroad parking for 1 car are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how big is the driveway area: 1 car or ...
Dundee - DD2
Enquiry from: Heather G
Start Date: Immediate
My driveway is becoming uneven. Some Slabs needing replaced as some are cracked..the drive way is over 25 yes old.. I'm just looking at quotes at present. Thankyou.
Dundee - DD1
Enquiry from: Atta R
Start Date: Immediate
Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months
Dundee - DD5
Enquiry from: Mhari W
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for a driveway quote please
Dundee - DD5
Enquiry from: Lucy W
Start Date: Immediate
i need my garden changed from grass to patio it’s a fairly small to medium sized garden are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you require: block paving locatio...
St. Andrews - KY16
Enquiry from: William P
Start Date: Immediate
drive way re-done in mono block, lift current monoblock and relay new with edging . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: fro...
Dundee - DD3
Enquiry from: Ann I
Start Date: Immediate
My drive is full of holes and the car is starting to sink into them. I want to have a driveway that is hard wearing and no weeds. I don't no how long since it was last done but I think it's been a lon...
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Jim A
Start Date: Immediate
limestone patio laid in back garden
Dundee - DD3
Enquiry from: Craig B
Start Date: Immediate
front lawn replaced with monoblocking are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughly how...
Dundee - DD2
Enquiry from: Alec E
Start Date: Immediate
to extend my mono block driveway by 1.5 x 6 meters are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: o...
Dundee - DD5
Enquiry from: Tracey W
Start Date: Immediate
back garden area, slabs removed and monoblocked area 10mx4m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached location: rear what work is required: patio what level of service ...
Dundee - DD3
Enquiry from: Bobby D
Start Date: Immediate
looking to turn my front garden into a driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what work do you need to have done: driveway roughly how big is the driveway ar...
Cupar - KY15
Enquiry from: Christian M
Start Date: Immediate
Garden patio approx 8 x 5 meters
Dundee - DD3
Enquiry from: Steven P
Start Date: Immediate
block paving to small driveway and block paving to side and rear of house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other location: both what work is required: driveway, path, p...
St. Andrews - KY16
Enquiry from: Margery E
Start Date: Immediate
i my back garden i have an area which is of broken crazy paving that i need it redone are you the property owner: owner of the property what work is required: patio location: rear
Dundee - DD5
Enquiry from: Euan C
Start Date: Immediate
i would like a quote for a block driveway and path are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: drivew...
Dundee - DD4
Enquiry from: David H
Start Date: Immediate
paving around backdoor area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: path what level of service...
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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.
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.
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.
Are you having weed problems on your carefully picked out block pavings? After spending huge bucks to install the block pavings, the last thing any homeowner would want to discover is weed taking over the prized asset. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be effectively handled in a few simple steps provided in this article.
Basically, sealing of block paving is all about prevention of weed growth in the area by total weed removal, putting of sand between the block paving joints and sealing with a good quality sealant. This is a task that’s best left for a reliable professional to guarantee the best results especially if you lack proper training and experience. This guide will give a good insight into the process.
Here are the equipment you’ll need to get started: pressure washer, weed killer, bin bag, broom, small brush, protective gear, sealing roller, spueegee, jointing sand and sealer and DIY sprayer.
lRemove The Weed
• Put on a protective clothing and gloves
• Get a weed disposal bag to clean while you go.
• Apply the selected weed killer on both areas where weeds are present and the absent ones to prevent any growing.
lPressure Washing
• Angle your pressure washer between the gaps. This is done to remove all weeds and debris that are still lying around as well as removing all possible chemical residues to create a thorough clean between the paving slab.
• Leave the washed area to dry.
l Sand The Joints
• Check the weather forecast to ensure there’s about 24 to 48 hours of dryness as its important for both sand and sealant to do a perfect job.
• Put sand between the gaps and push it down with your small brush until its levelled.
lSeal The Gaps
• The sealing process should be done immediately and sanding.
• Clean up the patio
• Perform a test using a small area
• Apply the sealant
• Apply the second of sealant
• Leave to dry for about 2 to 3 hours.
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