Block Paving in Abbots Langley

Get Block Paving Prices in Abbots Langley

Home > Paving & Driveways Projects > Block paving > Abbots Langley

Block Paving in Abbots Langley

Block paving can look great as a driveway. It really is an elegant and functional solution to your driveway and can give your home great kerb appeal. Whether you want a classic herringbone design or something a bit different, there are plenty of block paving options and materials accessible to you. The bricks used in block paving are mostly made of clay, but some are made of different composite materials. One of the main advantages to block paving is that if a few of the bricks get broken over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it's easier to perform work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because it has the strongest interlock, which makes it a fantastic 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 pattern create an elegant and appealing look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential owners. Fill out our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can provide you with a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Abbots Langley

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.

Average price per Block paving job in 2024

Avg. price low

Avg. price low
£1,501

Avg. price

Avg. price
£27,000

Avg. price high

Avg. price high
£52,300

£52800

£39600

£26400

£13200

£0

Prices based on actual Block paving costs for Abbots Langley, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Block paving installation cost in Abbots Langley 2024

Labour cost £2,800
Material cost £1,000
Waste removal £200
Time frame: 1-2 days

Block paving searches in March 2024

Block paving Projects in Abbots Langley in February 2024

440

Requests for quotations in Abbots Langley in February 2024

0

Requests for Block paving quotations in Abbots Langley in February 2024. 0% change from January 2024.

0

Requests for Block paving quotations in Hertfordshire in February 2024. 0% change from January 2024.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Block paving searches in cities and towns near Abbots Langley February 2024

Abbots Langley

Abbots Langley is a large village and civil parish in the English county of Hertfordshire. It is an old settlement and is mentioned as Langelai in the Domesday Book of 1086. This village has an extensive background of successful human inhabitation. The initial indications of human inhabitation in the area were discovered by celebrated archaeologist Sir John Evans. The village is located on a saucer of clay covered by a coating of gravel, and consequently water supply has never been a problem; reports reveal that in the past water could be drawn from a well only twenty feet deep. Economically, the village is closely linked to Watford and was previously part of the Watford Rural District. Since 1974 it has been included in the Three Rivers district. According to the 2001 Census, the town has a permanent population of about 10472. The recent Katherine Place development has attracted some high class stores to the centre and it was sold for £2.93 million in December 2005. There are a variety of sports opportunities for residents, with the town being the home of a several football and cricket clubs. Abbots Langley F.C., the local side who currently compete in the West Herts Saturday League, make use of the facilities at the neighbouring Leavesden Country Park. To the south of the village are Leavesden Film Studios, on the former RAF and later Rolls-Royce airfield, where scenes from movies like Golden Eye, Sleepy Hollow and the Harry Potter series have been filmed. For all your house improvements, be sure to choose reliable pros in Abbots Langley to make certain of quality.

Looking for Block paving in Abbots Langley?

Get free quotes from local driveway installers

Get free quotes

Block paving pros in Abbots Langley

EPC Drivestyle

9 review(s)
Based: in Nazeing, EN9 2PB

Here At EPC Drivestyle We Are Fifth Generation Family Run Business With Over 30 Years Of Experience In The Driveway Trade

Latest review

Fiona W., E15
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Arrived on time , gave a detailed quote, carried out the work to a high standard, gave details of other jobs completed s...

Marshall'S Paving and Landscaping

9 review(s)
Based: in St. albans, AL5 3BW

Professional Block paving and Landscaping services.

Latest review

George B., SG1
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Stevenage

I have chosen to go with Marshalls because of their greater history in drives and because they are cheaper

Stoneartuk LTD

14 review(s)
Based: in London, HA5 3TA

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 .

Latest review

Benedict W., W8
3

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Expensive. No written quotation, so could not evaluate.

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

Latest review

John P., SW18
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

Excellent

MGB Driveways and Patios

17 review(s)
Based: in Worcestershire, SO23 9AT

We provide a full paving and landscape service which can transform a tired garden, patio or driveway into a space you can love and be proud of. It is our aim to provide a top end quality installation at a competitive price without compromising the...

Latest review

M., PO20
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Chichester

Suggested works good explanation of materials needed and suggested design.

Redcrest Driveways

4 review(s)
Based: in Slough, SL3 9PX

Family run paving and landscaping company. With over thirty years experience, we pride ourselves on our reliability and quality workmanship. All work is guaranteed and we are fully insured. Our aim is to give the customer a high standard competit...

Latest review

Carol D., SL6
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Maidenhead

Good job, from quote to completion of work. Started when promised and finished on time. Lovely job.

Enhance Driveways

4 review(s)
Based: in Stoke poges, SL2 4QA

Enhance surfacing I am block paving and tarmacadam specialist I specialise in block paving , tarmacadam, hot tar spray and coloured stone chippings ,patios,gravel,paths and any kind of hard standing I also have over 15 years of experience in th...

Latest review

Peter L., BN17
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Littlehampton

Jack was the only contact made to us. He was excellent with attendance and work planning.

L Murphy Construction LTD

1 review(s)
Based: in London, W3 0PH

Paving & drainage /off road parking specialist

Latest review

Raymond B., GU16
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Camberley

Recommend

Drive Stone Paver LTD

5 review(s)
Based: in Normandy, GU3 2DF

Drivestone Paving & Landscaping Ltd is a family run business with over 10 years’ experience installing beautiful block paved driveways and patios that are built to last. Based in Guildford we operate in Aldershot, Camberley, Farnborough, Godalming,...

Latest review

Derek a., BA15
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Bradford-on-Avon

Excellent survey and prompt quote

First Plan Paving and Landscapes

1 review(s)
Based: in Ruislip, HA4 8JN

WELCOME We are an established and professional block paving, driveways and patio company based in Middlesex. We specialise in all types of block paving, patios, gravel, and tarmac driveways and paths. We are skilled and experienced in a range of ...

Latest review

Anna B., NW7
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in London

polite but very basic

Similar Customer Enquiries for Block paving in Abbots Langley

24 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Abbots Langley - WD5

Enquiry from: Shah A

Start Date: Immediate

driveway to be made in my house

Post a similar request >

12 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Abbots Langley - WD5

Enquiry from: Shah A

Start Date: Immediate

driveway to be made in my house

Post a similar request >

06 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Abbots Langley - WD5

Enquiry from: Shah A

Start Date: Immediate

driveway to be made in my house

Post a similar request >

02 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Abbots Langley - WD5

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: Immediate

Patio Home Owner Call to Appoint

Post a similar request >

29 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Abbots Langley - WD5

Enquiry from: Steve L

Start Date: Immediate

Laying a new patio which is roughly 26m2 - fairly straightforward with about 19m2 being a square area and the rest as a path. I have already got the paving slabs and dug up the old ones so it's purely...

Post a similar request >

26 Jan

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Sim K

Start Date: Immediate

Considering either Block Paving or Resin Bound. Urgently need new driveway.

Post a similar request >

22 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Bilal H

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

Post a similar request >

07 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Manjinder S

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terraced Block Paving Driveway 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

Post a similar request >

01 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Muniza B

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terraced Block Paving. Other 2-3 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

Post a similar request >

30 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Jagtar S

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint

Post a similar request >

28 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Safiya M

Start Date: Immediate

Owner Terraced Block Paving. Other 3-4 cars Supplied and laid 1-3 Months

Post a similar request >

27 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Jagtar S

Start Date: Immediate

Bricks driveway. Or block pawing

Post a similar request >

10 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Slough - SL2

Enquiry from: Syed H

Start Date: Immediate

owner detached block paving terraced larger than 3 cars supplied and laid 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving location: f...

Post a similar request >

25 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Beaconsfield - HP9

Enquiry from: Chand H

Start Date: Immediate

back small wall to retain soil and steps and patio needs doing, all will be ready hard cored. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving loc...

Post a similar request >

12 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Beaconsfield - HP9

Enquiry from: Chand H

Start Date: Immediate

back small wall to retain soil and steps and patio needs doing, all will be ready hard cored. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving loc...

Post a similar request >

28 Mar

Paving & Driveway | Block

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Patrick H

Start Date: Immediate

i have an existing patio that needs to be removed and then extended, approx 40m2, as well as a new path to be laid approx 10m x 80cm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: s...

Post a similar request >

23 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Chesham - HP5

Enquiry from: Eranda R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi I would like to get a quotation to drop the kerb .( 4.5 m wide ) and well as for a new block paving driveway Location : Chesham HP5 Thank you Regards, Eranda

Post a similar request >

22 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Gerrards Cross - SL9

Enquiry from: Somnath G

Start Date: Immediate

Remove old slab driveway and lay new brick paving driveway . Approx 30-35 sq m

Post a similar request >

07 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

High Wycombe - HP13

Enquiry from: Chris G

Start Date: Immediate

we have planning permission for hard standing and a dropped kerb we in the process of sorting out the highway certificate, which will take 4 weeks to do. we wanted to know what your prices are as we i...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Tring - HP23

Enquiry from: Liza R

Start Date: Immediate

Block paving Lead

we would like a retaining wall fixing and driveway paving and made bigger removing some front garden. we would like a fence up one side. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type...

Post a similar request >

How it works

Tell us about your Block paving project

Answer a few quick questions so we can match you with professionals who can help.

Find up to 4 Driveway Installers in Abbots Langley

Get free, no-obligation quotes from 4 verified Driveway Installers working in Abbots Langley.

Hire with confidence

Compare customer reviews, services and prices, and choose the right professional for you.

FAQs

is block paving permeable?

Is Block Paving Permeable?

Back in 2008, there was a regulation introduced which comes with a requirement guiding the pavement of front gardens. It requires homeowners to incorporate the conventional impermeable driveways which makes for an uncontrolled run off of rainwater into sewers, roadways, local watercourses etc. However since then, new systems have been established which complies with the legislation and permit driveway laying of block paving without requiring planning permission while still providing the same visually appealing features as the conventional systems. Therefore, a short and simple answer to whether block paving is permeable is yes.

A permeable paving driveway (unlike the conventional ones which quickly diverts rainwater towards the edges to local drains) purposefully diverts rainwater into the built paving structure which oversees a controlled release of the rainwater into the environment. Permeable block paving comes with a wide range of benefits which includes the following:

• No Planning Permission Required

Unlike the traditional system, permeable block paving requires no planning permission as it oversees the driveway draining by ensuring that the surface water passes directly through the joints which makes sure the drains are not over worked and minimizing the risk of flood.

• Puddles Reduction By Natural Drainage

A permeable block paving minimizes puddles as well as standing water which helps to boost natural drainage. This is due to the laying process which features little voids that permits the passage of water.

• Natural Filtration

A natural filtration occurs when water is allowed to return to the ground by permeable block paving which helps assists in getting rid of any pollutants from the rain water.

• Flood Prevention

Permeable paving can help to prevent flooding as it absorbs water rather than directing it to the local drains or leaving it to build up on the surface’s top.

• Natural & Sustainable Materials

Natural and recyclable materials can be incorporated in producing permeable paving which is an excellent choice especially if you’re seeking a more sustainable driveway.

Do I need to be at home when my driveway is being worked on?

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.

how to lay block paving?

How To Lay Block Paving

Do you wish to know how to install block paving? We’ve got you covered! Here, you’ll find a useful step by step guide that’ll provide you with all the necessary information to lay a wide range of block paving products available in the market today. You must, however, note that the installation of block paving can be a tricky affair and should not be attempted unless you have undergone a proper training or have a good experience in the field. If otherwise, we’d advise you to leave the task for a reliable block laying professional to guarantee the best results and also avoid making costly mistakes.

lDesign

• Draw up a design to perfectly suits your needs.

• Decide on the type of block as well as colour.

lExcavation

• Use a mini excavator or a JCB ( depending on the size of the job) to excavate the driveway.

• Identify and mark out the area to be excavated.

• Dug out the area until you reach a suitable level

• Ensure that the proposed finish level is 150mm underneath the damp proof course in any of the adjoining building’s brick.

lEdge Restraints

• Build a 100mm depth-thick concrete foundation with the help of a concrete mixer, 1 part cement and 6 parts ballast.

• Position the kerb unit on top of the level with a string line and spirit level.

• Use a trowel and rubber mallet to mortar the kerb unit to the foundation.

• Haunch the back of the kerb units in such a way that the concrete reach half way up the kerb’s rear.

lSubbase

• Put the crushed concrete in the edge restraints and ensure it’s at the desired level of 50mm.

• Use a vibrating plate to compact and level

lScreeding

• Apply a layer of sharp sand (to 50mm depth) and campact it using a vibrating plate.

• Apply second layer of sharp sand (to 20mm depth) on top of the first layer.

• Level the second layer to the correct falls.

lInstallation Of Paving

• Lay the block paving starting from the bottom of a slope.

• Ensure the blocks are placed at about 10mm to 15mm above the required finish level.

• Make sure the blocks used are between 3-5 packs as you proceed with your desired pattern. You may need to cut smaller block pieces to fill smaller gaps.

lFinishing Touches

• Clear out the area to ensure no debris is left on the blocks.

• Put kiln dried sand and brush across the whole of the area, ensuring the sands falls between the blocks’ joints.

• Compact the drive with the vibrating plate.

• Brush more kiln dried sand over the area and compact again

• Repeat the process until the joints are full of sand.

how to seal block paving?

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.

Placholder Image

Other Top Projects in Abbots Langley

Need more help?

6 Tips to Help You Prepare your Driveway for Winter Published: 25/10/2020 Winter can be hard on your driveway. Cold temperatures can make many surfacing materials brittle and snow and ice can create and enlarge cracks and holes. But there are plenty of things you can do to avoid these problems. Try these 6 tips to prepare your driveway for winter. 1. Keep it clean and free […] Read this article
How to Work out Which Driveway Surface Material is For You Published: 30/05/2019 Installing a new driveway on your property is a brilliant way to make it easier to use and boost the appearance of your home. But with so many driveway surface materials to choose from, it can be hard to know which one to go for. Some of the most popular driveway surface materials are gravel, […] Read this article
Your Guide to Lighting Your Driveway this Winter Published: 26/01/2018 Lighting your driveway can be a great move. Installing lights on the edges of your driveway can help you get around it in the dark and avoid driving over flower beds or into steps. Winter is the obvious time to think about driveway lighting, as it’s when we get the least amount of daylight. But […] Read this article

Are you a driveway installer in Abbots Langley?

We can help you get more Block paving work and boost your business.

Join today