Marshalls in one of the leading driveway specialists in the UK, offering a range of products and services to homeowners all over the country. Driveways are an important part of the home, boosting the kerb appeal of your property, whilst providing a space to get your vehicle off of the road.
And from the materials available for your own driveway, block paving has been the surface that has increased in popularity the most. In fact, over the last 30 years it has seen the biggest growth in the British and Irish Paving Industry. And because of the improvements in mass production, prices have dropped, making the product a lot more affordable.
If you’re looking at block paving for your driveway, costs now can be just £3-6 per m² higher than plain slabs.
And one of the good things with block paving is it can be installed anywhere, particularly the driveway where it will offer years of fantastic service. But it can suit other purposes also, such as a path or patio.
For the driveway, block paving offers a more traditional appeal to that of asphalt, looking much better in the process. Paving can support heavy loads too so you won’t have to worry about damage, and it’s often used in airport tax-ways, docks and freight yards.
So whether you are looking at Marshalls to install your driveway or want to compare quotes from three or four companies, there are a whole range of reasons to invest in block paving.
Remember to bear the following tips in mind:
- There are a range of prices scaling from cheap to expensive, meaning no matter your budget you’ll be able to invest. You can purchase block paving from local DIY stores rather than Marshalls too, for as little as £8-10 per m². However, the better quality products will increase to around £25 per m² and even more
- The block paving you purchase should be recognised with a BS EN 1338 for concrete blocks or BS EN 1344 for clay paving bricks. This ensures quality of product
- Look around at other properties for a particular paving appealing to you. This is a far better way to see how the finished paving will look rather than looking at photos from a company such as Marshalls.