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Block Paving in Folkestone

Block paving can look great as a driveway. It 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 found in block paving are made of clay commonly, but some are made of different composite materials. Among the main benefits to block paving is that if some of the bricks get broken over time, they can easily be replaced. It also means that it is simpler to perform work under the top of paving without leaving a mark. The most frequent pattern that driveway companies lay is the herringbone pattern because 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 an elegant and interesting look for your driveway that can make your home look fantastic to potential buyers. Fill out our online form to speak to up to 4 driveway companies who can give you a quote for a block-paved driveway.

Average Block paving cost in Folkestone

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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Block paving installation cost in Folkestone 2024

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

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Folkestone

Folkestone is a seaside resort inside the Shepway district of Kent, to the South East of Britain. Folkestone carries a population of 45,273 people, making it one of the largest urban parts in Kent, in front of the City of Canterbury in population size. If you're thinking of enhancing your house in Folkestone, ensure only to employ vetted and trustworthy experts to get the best price as well as a quality finish.

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Block paving pros in Folkestone

CA Surfacing

1 review(s)
Based: in Maidstone, ME15 7BD

We are experienced ground workers that undertake any tarmacing, block paving, slabbing, landscaping, and general maintenance.

Latest review

Flo P., CT5
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Whitstable

Did not quote at my request

L Marshall Contractors Limited

34 review(s)
Based: in Tiptree, CO5 0LU

We are a family run business and has been in operation for over 30 years, we were first established in 1985. 

Latest review

Graham P., SS7
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Benfleet

Employees worked extremely well, finishing touches left to be desired, did not fulfil all stated agreements

Travis Paving & Landscaping

2 review(s)
Based: in Canterbury, CT4 7LG

Providing all aspects of Paving & Landscaping in Canterbury by Travis Paving & Landscaping

Latest review

Margaret H., CT7
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Birchington

Punctual, friendly and did exactly what I asked them to do in a very short time. I would use them again.

J D Drivestyle Ltd

16 review(s)
Based: in Kent, TN23 6LL

We are one of the largest driveway and patio company’s in and around Kent. Our team is equipped to handle any sized driveway or patio project. If its brick work, landscaping, fencing, paving, gravel, concrete or tarmac. Our experienced team is regi...

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Nick P., TN19
5

Paving & Driveway | Block in Etchingham

Professional, prompt and responsive

Topstyle paving & resin bond ltd

1 review(s)
Based: in Ashford, TN23 6FL

Top Style Paving & Resin Bond Ltd are a professional company with a great reputation.Specialists in Block Paving, Driveways, Tarmacadam, Fencing and Patios

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Mohammed M., RM16
4

Paving & Driveway | Block in Grays

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14 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Jo M

Start Date: Immediate

repairs to a new driveway which has chipped blocks, partially blocked drains, porcelain slabs needing to be replaced. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you r...

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02 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Keith C

Start Date: Immediate

***m block paving with type 1 base 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 roughly h...

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14 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Sophia T

Start Date: Immediate

it has been dug out and edging out in, materials purchased bar the blocks for paving. the space is enough for two cars are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require: block paving l...

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30 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Gavin C

Start Date: Immediate

i recently moved into a new property and the patio, that has recently been laid has some imperfection! there are a couple of loss slabs that i would like fixing, i also have 1 slab that has sunken (n...

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25 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Jo S

Start Date: Immediate

a patio 2m x 3 m in the back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: patio what level o...

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09 Dec

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Will F

Start Date: Immediate

Brick paving about 2 1/2 car spaces

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18 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Rachael P

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a price for removing existing driveway stones. Digging to lay new hardcore, sand and stones etc for a 68m squared driveway. laying marshalls tegular blocks.

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04 Oct

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Kamila S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Leveling up and building a driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how mu...

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11 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Kamila S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Leveling up and building a driveway Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required: Driveway Roughly how mu...

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18 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Carine N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

50 square meter of block paving in the back of the garden. We already have the blocks. Also needs levelling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear ...

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03 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: Carine N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

50 square meter of block paving in the back of the garden. We already have the blocks. Also needs levelling. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear ...

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30 Jun

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Aaron J

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner Call to Appoint

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16 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Kate C

Start Date: Immediate

140m2 Patio slabs to be laid. There is 1 rectangle section to the rear of the property and the 2 sections either side of the house. Each section either side of the house slopes downwards by approx. 3...

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15 May

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT18

Enquiry from: George P

Start Date: Immediate

11 Apr

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Mr T

Start Date: Immediate

20 sq mt approx Do you require: Block Paving Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Location: Rear What work is required: Patio Roughly how much area are you looking...

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17 Feb

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Sandra T

Start Date: Less than one month

Patio relayed Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Rear What work is required: Patio What level of service do you requ...

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29 Nov

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Prasamsa J

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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13 Sep

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Mrs A

Start Date: Immediate

Patio 30 feet x 10 feet

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13 Aug

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT19

Enquiry from: Mr R

Start Date: Immediate

REPLACE EXISTING BLOCK DRIVE DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE

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26 Jul

Paving & Driveway | Block

Folkestone - CT20

Enquiry from: Chris O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Property owner: Owner, Work description: level and fully pave 7m x 5m closed fence garden

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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.

can you lay block paving on top of concrete?

Can You Lay Block Paving On Top Of Concrete?

The replacement or improvement of your driveway is unarguably one of the most expensive projects you can undertake in the exterior of your home. When done by a true professional the results can be impressive and visually appealing, however you’d have to pay huge bucks to have this done. This is exactly the situation with block paving as it is not only time consuming, but also a lot more expensive when compared to other types of driveway.

A large chuck of this cost is associated with the removal of the existing driveway. So assuming your old driveway is concrete, can you simply pave over the existing concrete? If yes, will it save you money? The simple and short answer is yes. It’s in fact advisable to pave over concrete as this will not only add around 20% to your home’s value, but also make it look a lot more attractive and pleasing to the eye.

However, there are some problems associated with block paving over concrete. It may be better to remove the concrete in situations whereby the base is substandard. For instance, if the ground underneath the concrete is failing, there’ll most definitely be problems.

Also, there’ll be some issues with settling (not even the cracks). If your concrete is dropping little amounts every year, these can affect the blocks and ultimately lead to dropping of some sections of the block paving in such a way that they’ll no longer be on the same level as the other blocks. Giving a rise to the possibility of drainage issues, tripping hazard and lots more.

Other issues that may crop up can be triggered as a result of using the wrong size block height as well as totally ignoring or overlooking the undulations of the concrete.

how much to block pave a drive?

One thing you should know about block paving a drive is that it can be very expensive depending on a number of factors such as the materials to be incorporated, block paving pattern, labour cost as well as the size of the drive in question. However, before you get started it’s always a good idea to obtain multiple quotes to compare the prices and select the most reasonable quote. Here, we’ve provided a breakdown of the block paving cost to ensure that you’ll not get ripped off.

There are three main types of block paving which includes clay blocks, concrete blocks as well as natural stone. If you were to go for complex block paving patterns and extras such as drainage solutions and edging, you may have to pay a significantly higher price. The size of your drive is also a major determinant of your block paving cost. What’s more? The materials you need as well as the contractors you select will all play a key role in the final cost of block paving your drive.

The material cost for the three types of block paving includes: Clay block £70 to £100 per m2, concrete blocks £20 to £60 per m2 and natural stone £50 to £105 per m2. To calculate your total material cost, you’ll need to determine the size of your drive.

The cost of labour for installing block paving is usually within the range of £50 to £100 per square metre. In certain cases, you may also have some waste removal needs. If you’re going to hire a specialist that’ll take a day or two of labour to get the job done, it’ll cost about £150 to £200 per day.

Other additional block paving costs include: hardcore £300, blocks and edgings £1,700, sharp sand £250. kiln-dried sand £250 and skip hire £500.

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