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What does block paving involve?
Block paving is a very common way to pave your driveway. The method uses bricks, or larger paving stones, but the method is the same.
The benefit of using bricks is that they’re easily replaced if one or two get damaged over time.
There are several stages to laying a block paving drive. First up, your paving specialist should find out where all the service pipes and cables are for your property – water, gas, and electricity – so that nothing gets damaged during the work.
Next up is to dig out the area where the driveway will be, as well as to lay down the edges so that, once complete, everything will stay exactly where it is.
Drainage needs to be considered at this stage too, making sure there’s no water build-up that would affect your home, other properties, or that would require planning permission to sort.
At this point a sub-base will be laid – maybe concrete but more likely an aggregate substance. This is the foundation of your drive and will keep everything level.
A layer of sand is next, which will be compacted and flattened to create a level bed for the bricks or paving stones being used for the drive.
The bricks are then laid tightly across the sand before being flattened again.
Lastly, another layer of fine sand is poured across the bricks to fill all the joints and gaps between the bricks. This is all flattened for a final time to firm up the driveway and bed it all nicely into place.
Costs for block paving installation work
- Up to 40m² – £100 per m²
- 40-70m² – £85 per m²
- Over 100m² – £75 per m²
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
Block paving specialists usually gain their experience through courses, apprenticeships or on-the-job training. The key to an excellent driveway is a solid foundation and good workmanship at every stage of laying it. Always check references and ask to speak to previous clients.
Planning permission for block paving jobs
If your driveway slants towards your house, you’ll need drainage to keep the water away from soaking into your foundations and brickwork. If your drainage is piped away into sewers you’ll need planning permission, so you should ask your block paving specialist about a soakaway.
A soakaway is an area within the boundary of your property, where water can safely drain to and soak back into the ground. It’s essentially a hole, dug in an area where it’s safe for water to drain. They then place a membrane for the water to drain to, covering it up completely. It requires no maintenance or access, so you can cover it with whatever you want.
If you stick to that, then you won’t need planning permission for a driveway, but as ever, the planning portal is where you should be looking for all the official advice.
Insurance for block paving work
Your driveway paver should have public liability insurance which will protect you and your property should any damage occur.
Questions you should ask your block paving specialist
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- Can they give you up to 3 references of recent work they’ve completed?
- Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
- Will they source all materials and equipment?
- Will they be using a sub-base, and what material will it be?
We are passionate about our work and are enthusiastic about every project we build. We have more than 20 years in the building trade, specialising in garden landscaping and driveways, extensions and general building work. We are confident that previous customers will be more than willing to give you a personal recommendation if you would like to have one. We visit each potential customer to discuss their project and offer advice and suggestions. We can design your landscaping project from scratch or implement your own design. We can provide illustrations of our design ideas for your project. We are happy to compile a job scope for your project and will include our procedures for the tasks and services required with our quotation. Our building services include, but are not limited to the following: Driveways: Specialising in block paving but also construct other types of driveway, small and large. Garden landscaping and design: patios (raised levels and ground levels), decking (platform and ground level), safety railings, safety walls, glass and timber balustrades, for balconies and raised level patios and decking, artificial grass, turf, retaining walls, brick walls, poured concrete and concrete block walls, garden walls, timber sleepers, planting beds, kitchen gardens, flower beds (raised and at lawn level, and retaining), arbours/pergolas, cement bases for sheds, construction and installation of garden sheds, fencing, garden gates, steps and garden staircases, tree cutting, brick walls, rendering and K-rend, painting, outdoor fire pits and bespoke barbecues, water features, fountains and ponds, bespoke garden seating, planting. General builders: outbuildings, garden offices, conservatories, garage conversions, extensions, porches, fibre glass roofs for garages and outbuildings, external rendering, K-rend, external painting, interior painting, plastering and decorating. We look forward to hearing from you !!!
Fantastic job by AL and his workers doing our entire driveway. Very efficient , started the job straight away and were done very quickly even with a few hiccups with supply. Very happy with the driveway and would recommend them!
We are a landscaping team with over 8 years experience in gardening, landscaping, building and services and tens of finished jobs and happy costumers. All in high quality and high standards.
I recently had my bathroom refurbished, and the results exceeded my expectations. Gheorghe transformed the outdated space into a modern sanctuary. The project was completed on schedule and within budget, a testament to his professionalism and efficiency. Communication throughout the process was clear and responsive, making the experience stress-free. He is really friendly and genuine person. I am thrilled with the outcome and would highly recommend his services to anyone.
About JRL Landscaping Since leaving the military I have worked as a sole trader in landscaping and fencing and I'm also a qualified electrician. The military provided me with several transferable skills and experience that I have used to build my portfolio. Now my business has expanded I have an excellent team who specialise in patios, driveways and general building projects all with a proven background and experience. Some of the services I am able to provide include: - Driveways - Bricklaying - Patios - Gardening and landscaping - Fencing - Guttering installation, clearing and repairs I have a solid work ethic and have many positive reviews from previous customers. I pride myself on punctually and quality of work. I will always try to complete the job to a high standard. Please see my photo's and read my reviews for recent work that I’ve been involved in.
James and Anthony are a fantastic team that cant do enough for you! If you're not happy then neither are they! Cant praise them enough, they were fantastic and would highly recommend them, you wont regret it, thanks both
Here at 5 star luxury drives, patio’s & landscaping we offer a number of services while getting the job done well with many years of experience and also offer a very friendly service through out the job if needing a quote then please contact us on our page or website and we we’ll get back to you a soon as possible thank you.
Harry and his team were excellent. Fast, and very professional at all levels. Not the cheapest but really worth it as my drive looks amazing and several people have commented on how great it looks. If you want quality, professionalism and value for money, look no further!
We would like to introduce ourselves here at South East Paving Company. We are a family run business with over 30 years experience in the paving and fencing trade. we take pride in providing the best service possible to all off our clients, No job is to big for our team.
Warren and Sid did a lovely job, it completed on time, reasonably priced and they left everything tidy.
I have been working as a block paver for the last 10 year. I have been dealing with various gardening services such as: *Block Paving *Sealing *Patios *Power Wash *Walls *Fencing *Turfing & Lawns
Very pleased
JLM Home Improvements are more than a building contractor. We are a family owned and operated company with high values and a great reputation. We take pride in having a "can do" attitude and in offering outstanding customer service & support. Large enough to provide a reliable and high value service, but small enough to give you the personal touch you deserve, our skills cover the entire building sector- everything from odd jobs as small as driveway repairs & gutter clearances to complete home renovations & full roof replacements looking after your home from top to bottom. We have a combined experience of over 95 years in the trade you can rest assured knowing *that* your project will be completed to the highest of standards with us.
With years of experience in the building trade, we ensure all projects run smoothly and work is completed hassle free for the client, whether it be a big or small job. We take pride in carrying out finishing touches and leaving the site neat and tidy. All landscaping and bricklaying projects are undertaken, including: Driveways, patios, garden walls, brickwork repair, repointing, fencing, turfing, drainage, groundworks, digger & driver hire etc. We also have full public liability insurance.
Quality work, really helpful, pleasure to do business with, delivered as quoted. Highly recommend.
All brickwork,slabbing,steps,monoblocking,fencing & drainage.All landscaping and garden design.I have 40 years of experience,and have never left a customer unhappy with my work.I will offer the best advice for the job in hand.
Would definitely recommend James after he completed work on my garden. He replaced paths with slabs and stones. It is a transformation. It took a bit longer than I expected, but this was mainly down to the terrible weather.. He works hard, but make sure you keep the kettle up to the boil....he likes his cuppas!!
Hello I'm Simon and do quality and reliable sustainable building renovations and repair. My specialty is bathroom renovations, tiling, natural wood flooring and insulation with a high standard of workmanship and finish. I work in a clean safe way and very hard for my customers.
Too expensive
Hi we are a family and friends business who try cater for all home improvements.we try build a relationship with our customers and give the best reasonable price that our customer can afford.and do the best job where the customer is 100% satisfied .
Welcome to our landscaping and paving company! We are thrilled to have you visit our website and explore the services we offer. With our expertise and passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces, we are dedicated to transforming your property into a stunning oasis that you can enjoy for years to come. Whether you need professional landscaping, paving, or both, we have the skills and knowledge to bring your vision to life. At our landscaping and paving company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. With years of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for excellence and reliability. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to providing personalized solutions tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences. We understand that your outdoor space is an extension of your home, a place where you can relax, entertain, and create lasting memories. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure that every project we undertake is executed with precision and attention to detail. From concept to completion, we work closely with you to understand your goals and deliver results that exceed your expectations. One of the key factors that sets us apart from other landscaping and paving companies is our commitment to safety. We prioritize the well-being of our clients and employees, which is why we are fully insured. This means that you can have peace of mind knowing that we have the necessary coverage to protect you and your property throughout the entire project. Whether you need a complete landscape makeover, a new driveway, or any other outdoor enhancement, we have the expertise and resources to handle it all. Our comprehensive range of services includes landscape design and installation,hardscaping, paving, and much more. No matter the size or complexity of the project, we approach every job with the same level of dedication and professionalism.
Big thank you to Lee & his team. An amazing job. Completely transformed our garden. Team were hard working & professional. Followed the brief & could not recommend this company highly enough.
hi my name is Jacob I'm 40y old hard working man base greenock free quotes
Jakub did an excellent job. My fence needed to be fixed. I hired him because his rating was very good. I booked him yesterday and he did the job today. I explained the things need to be doing over the phone and he was already started 8. am at the following morning. It was a difficult site because he had to be careful with a pipe in the grand. It was at the same position where the post supposed to be. But he managed to solve it. He even bought material with him. I am very pleased with his work.
With experience more the 10 years with Driveway Patio Block paving Landscape Fencing Decking Drainage Concret
Fatlum and his team were great from the quote stage right through to leaving our property. They were very friendly, worked efficiently, were tidy and we are very happy with the quality of the work. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, in fact we already have!
Our well established family run business has been built on the foundation of providing 100% customer satisfaction and offers services throughout Manchester and surrounding areas. We provide professional driveways and patios in Manchester and have been successfully completing work in the area for many years. No job too big, no job too small, just give us a call. Our staff take great pride in their work and we offer a wide range of services. here at maughan drives & landscapes we offer a wide selection of, Block paving. Tarmac. Slabbing. Fencing. Resin bond. Indian stone. Drainage. Steps. Walls. Turfing and new lawns. Old driveway repairs and fixes.
Excellent job installing a block paving patio. Matched it perfectly to the existing patio ! The carried the work out to high standard, very pleased. Highly recommended
Hi , Here at gardening for you we have a great team of professionals .ready to undertake any of your gardening needs no matter how big or small, we are here to help.
Great work to tidy up a small garden space. Worked quickly and cleanly and was really friendly.
Specialise in Property development and Maintenance, from Roofing to landscaping. Offering free quotations and information. All our work is provided with 12months guarantee, call today to arrange for a quote
The guys worked really hard to ensure we got what we wanted from the start. They knew what they were doing and put the hours in to make sure all was finished in a timely manner, always asking us our thoughts and opinions while giving professional advice throughout. We are really pleased with our patio and look forward to putting it to good use. Thank you both.
We're a small firm with a wealth of experience.We're qualified and experienced plus fully insured for all types of landscaping,specialising in natural stone paving, give us a try for a top service at a good price.
Absolutely over the moon with the finished job. The patio and path look stunning. The workforce were punctual, professional, dedicated and courteous and very polite. I can highly recommend this company.
Here at Hollands contractors we are a family run groundwork and surfacing company, with 10 years experience and expert knowledge. We offer a free site survey and quote. We can help you with all your groundwork and surfacing needs form drainage and excavations to patios and tarmacing. At Hollands contractors we always strive to go above and beyond our customers expectations, to ensure that they receive the best possible service. Based in Wallington but cover the whole of south London and south east We our insured up to 10 million pounds public liability.
Kieran has just completed the entrance to our drive. He has done a great job for us and even when he encounted a problem (not down to him) he came up with a solution along with some great ideas.
Accolade Paving And Painting Services is a trusted, professional company with a great reputation to uphold and have over 10 years experience in the trade. ? Offering only the finest block paving and painting and decorating products, we are dedicated to making your driveway dreams a reality. With us your design possibilities are virtually limitless. We use the best materials, and only use staff with years of experience. We work closely with our customers in order to guarantee complete satisfaction and peace of mind. No job is too big or too small, with our expertise ensuring that each project is properly organised and efficiently completed to the highest possible standard.
Hard working, efficient and courteous. Tom and his team did a great job, worked long hours to beat the weather and cleaned up after themselves. The outside finish on the house looks great and ready for whatever the elements throw at it.
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