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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?
Hi my name is John Goodwin , I have been in the driveway & landscaping business for over 10 years with lots of experience. I look forward to working with new customers providing a first class job !
I hired John to make some by folding wood engaged for my drive. Left the design to him and he came up with some brilliant ideas and added a side gate. The gates were exactly what I imagined beautifully crafted and presented. It's made such a difference to the drive and my dogs!! I am going to use John again and I would certainly recommend him all the task you have in mind.
Based in Kidderminster, we offer Landscapeing, Driveway and Groundwork services to both residential and commercial customers. Our team of experienced landscapers provide a personalised service to ensure the demands of our clients are met. We provide the design and installation of landscape construction projects including patios, bespoke driveways, walkways, steps, retaining walls, turfing, decking, drainage systems and excavation.
Excellent job, would definitely recommend them.
L. D. E Construction Bricklayer / general builder Extensions Garden walls Re-pointing Patios Drive ways Fencing All other aspects of work
Absolutely brilliant guy, honest, trustworthy. Did fantastic job, totally thrilled. Very professional, reliable excellent service. Highly recommended and definitely use Lawrence at .L.D.E again . Five star
We are a family run business specializing in various types of gardening/landscaping/tree/property maintenance services/roofing, lawn care, garden designing, pressure washing, patios, driveways and much more. Please contact us for more in depth information and advice or for a no obligation quotation.
Excellent service, worked within our budget. Punctual, Friendly and we are SO pleased with the work carried out. Would highly recommend and will definitely use KingZ again!
LITA CONTRACTORS LTD We are a family owned construction company with over 10 years of successful commercial and residential building projects. Based in London, we help clients with all kinds of construction needs, with existing plans or brand-new designs and solutions. Some of our services include: - Ground work - Drainage - Basements - First Fix & Second Fix - Kitchen & Bathroom Fit Out - RC Frame & Steel Frame We are specialised in delivering reliable and best quality services that will last a generation.
We had Haki come in to do our laminate flooring, skirting boards and tv bracket. He was super efficient and very diligent in his work. Everything was done to perfection whilst making sure to keep area clean and tidy as I had my elderly mother around. The flooring looked superb! Will defo be hiring again for future works. Thank you so much Haki!
Care about our customers
Good communication. Good quality work. Nice and friendly.
I have been trading for 24 years and have always put the customer first, I cover all aspects of landscaping and external property maintenance, the main goal is to give the customer exactly what they want, customer satisfaction is paramount.
Adam is very helpful, skilled and versatile. He also laid turfs for me and took away garden earth in his lift van.
We hope you can find everything you need. TREELANDS FENCING and LANDSCAPING is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from. All fencing requirements from Agricultural, domestic and commercial fencing. Block paving, porcelain and sandstone patios. Decking, timber or Composit Turfing Soak aways and French drainage
Princes Paving &Building is a small family run buisiness.we specialise in the smaller jobs other builders do not want.we are also fencing contractors. Brick stitching is also a specialty we increasingly undertake ( House crack repair)
Work was done very quickly and accurately.
Landscape gardener with over 47 years of experience, specialising in paving, decking, fencing and turfing.
Simon did a wonderful job; really pleased with the end result and the value for money
The Green Machine will provide you with professional high standards of workmanship with many years of experience and many happy customers so choose us with confidence.
Very pleased with the work done by Ben, really thorough and picked up the job the same day! Will absolutely be using him in the future!
'At SP Developments we pride ourselves on an efficient and friendly service, and strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. We have the knowledge and experience to provide a comprehensive hard driveways service. At SP Developments high standards are offered with excellent value for money on every job that we complete, always maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction, giving you complete peace of mind at all times.
Here at sterling building & groundwork ltd we are a trusted professional company with a great reputation to uphold.and have over 20 years experience in the trade.
Here at total property solutions are aim is to make your dream project a reality. We always use the highest quality materials, and work is always finished to a high standard. We don't accept any payment until job is completey finished.
Pat came promptly to view the job and also advised on the best way of accomplishing what I needed. Pat and the lads completed the job to a great standard and in just a couple of days. They also treated my elderly mother (property owner) very courteously. Very pleased with the work, thanks guys.
Professional tradesman providing Painting, Decorating, Plastering, Tiling, Landscaping and Gardening services across Scotland.
Hello, we're an experienced company in building jobs for more than 10 years. Our primary trades are: 1. Gound workering jobs (Paving, slabs and all garden design) 2. Plastering 3. Fencing 4. Interior painting 5. Electrician 6. Extention etc.
Had patio slabs layed. Happy with the job. It is well done, quick and efficient service.
My name is Nigel Palmer. I am a landscape gardener, taking care of all aspects of work from lawns to fencing, patios and anything you possibly might require. All my work is done to a high quality and i am proud to have consistently received 5 star ratings . Customer care and quality is our main priority .
Old fence removed, new fence is well built, very solid and looks very smart.
We are a company specialized in the world of construction, hard landscaping, foundations and gardening. Please have a look at the "our services" section for more information. We offer free quotes and consider any job, large or small. Visit our contact page to contact us or fill out the form at the end of the page.
Elton and his team did a fantastic job for me, rectifying some unfinished work left by another builder as well as some additional jobs (block-paving, installing a soak-away channel, removing a door and bricking it up). He is knowledgable, highly skilled at what he does, trust-worthy and communicated well throughout. His team worked tirelessly on some gruelling tasks and with perfection. I would not hesitate to recommend Elton and team and am delighted to have finally found a quality builder that I trust.
Working across the UK on many different projects from civil engineering, housing development, power and utilities, agriculture and domestic. Using knowledge and skills that’s been traditionally passed down generations,. Always delivering exceptional customer service, proud to be turning visions into reality. Proud to have our repeat custom. Always working safely and efficiently with the ambition of lowering Co2 and recycling 100% of our waste and aggregates. CSCS, CPCS, Fully insured.
Jack is very friendly. He completed my garden landscaping project with great expertise . I would recommend him to others .
My name is Antony and I run A Deacon Paving. I have 25 years experience in groundworks. I am a driveway and patio specialist, creating driveways including block paving, tarmac, concrete and resin. Garden landscaping and patios including slabs and porcelain tiles, brickwork, turfing and fencing. We offer a full service to meet all your driveway and patio requirements and all my workmanship is guaranteed for five years.
Great work. Quick and efficient. I would highly recommend Antony and team.
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