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Paving & Driveway | Block in Camborne
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Block paving can look great as a driveway. It is a stylish and functional answer 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 options and materials accessible to you. The bricks used in block paving are most commonly manufactured from 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 broken over time, they can be replaced easily. In addition, it means that it's simpler to perform work under the surface of the paving without leaving a mark. The most common pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern since it has the strongest interlock, rendering it a great choice for driveways. The tradesperson creates the herringbone pattern by setting the blocks at 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Both types of herringbone pattern create a stylish and interesting 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.
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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We are an established family run driveway and patio company and work throughout Devon & Cornwall. We are dedicated to achieving the same goal as our customers, giving complete customer satisfaction.Whether you are looking for a traditional, contemp...
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Torquay - TQ2
Enquiry from: Amanda M
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New driveway and drop kerb
Exeter - EX6
Enquiry from: Helen P
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We have a 90 square metre driveway we would like block paved
Exmouth - EX8
Enquiry from: Sinah K
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grass taken up and drive way extended are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: front what work is required: driveway roughl...
Torquay - TQ1
Enquiry from: Richard H
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40 sq. metres red tarmac to lay on existing concrete
Exeter - EX4
Enquiry from: Martyn L
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Block paved new driveway for a single car and space to walk around. Require application and work done to drop the kerb at the front of the pavement.
South Molton - EX36
Enquiry from: Gerald K
Start Date: Immediate
Block paving car park area to match existing or near
Axminster - EX13
Enquiry from: Trish S
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curbing and gravel laying in a large front garden area are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: other what work do you need to have done: driveway roug...
Dawlish - EX7
Enquiry from: Paul C
Start Date: Immediate
Block paving driveway 5.4 x 5.3 mtrs
Newton Abbot - TQ12
Enquiry from: Linda M
Start Date: Immediate
remove wooden decking & replace with concrete blocks. possibly also remove grass lawn & replace with concrete blocks. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you re...
Tiverton - EX16
Enquiry from: Tiffany D
Start Date: Immediate
Gravelled area replaced with patio
Paignton - TQ4
Enquiry from: Martha H
Start Date: Immediate
Block paving driveway extended
Paignton - TQ3
Enquiry from: Pete T
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Drive way cleaned and walls washed down
Plymouth - PL7
Enquiry from: Liam G
Start Date: Immediate
i need a wall building between my neighbour and me the ground levelled and then block paved are you the property owner: owner of the property location: front what work is required: driveway roughly ho...
Torquay - TQ1
Enquiry from: Susan P
Start Date: Immediate
Building a patio can you give us a quoat please paving with nise surround
Torquay - TQ1
Enquiry from: Neil W
Start Date: Immediate
35m2 of tarmac driveway to be replaced with block paving and 25m2 of gravelled pathway (15.mx1..5m) to be block paved and levelled to driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property proper...
Paignton - TQ3
Enquiry from: Anna T
Start Date: Immediate
we have a front garden with gravel and a flower border and we want to ajoin it to out driveway to create extra space. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached loc...
Bideford - EX39
Enquiry from: Margaret S
Start Date: Immediate
poking to change driveway from slippery slabs to alternatives depending on prices between resin/ block/ tarmac ? are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you require: b...
Exeter - EX4
Enquiry from: Sally T
Start Date: Immediate
remove old tarmac drive. block pave over wider than previous drive, for single car, leaving a space for a flowerbed, and a recessed area to place 2 bins in. are you the property owner: owner of the pr...
Bideford - EX39
Enquiry from: Steve K
Start Date: Immediate
replace 5 x 9 meter tarmac drive with impression printed drive are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving what work do you need to have done...
Honiton - EX14
Enquiry from: Kerry J
Start Date: Immediate
i would like to extend my patio to include an area on which to build a garden shed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving locatio...
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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.
So have you decided to lay block paving on your property? If yes, then knowing how much it would cost would help you prepare a budget and set out a plan before commencement of the project. The cost of block paving depends on a wide range of factors such as the the size of the area in question, cost of labour as well as the type of brick and block paving to be used. So how much does block paving cost? In this article, we’ll give you an general idea of the cost of laying of block paving on a driveway so you can estimate your cost according to your personal requirements and needs.
For a small to medium sized driveway featuring a complex design, the block pavings’ cost starts from a range between £3,000 to £4,000, meanwhile that of a large sized pathway will jump to a range between £6,500 to £7,500. And depending on the complexity of the design, the final cost of the project can be greatly impacted as it would also take a longer period of time to be completed. For the same small to medium sized pathway featuring a simple design which usually takes up to 3 to 4 days will cost within a range of £4,500 to £5,500. While a complex design such as a herringbone pattern will take up to 5 to 6 days and costing within a range of £5,000 to £6,000.
Furthermore, there are also other factors that can determine the price of block paving and another example is the current condition. This includes the preparation work to be carried out before laying the block paving can be a time consuming task especially when the driveway is in a terrible condition and this comes with a high labour cost. Another factor to be considered is the materials used in making the block paving such as stone, concrete, cement, composite and resin - they’re all available in various range of colours and textures. They play a key role in the block paving cost.
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.
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