Block paving
Block paving.
Herringbone, stretcher bond or a contrasting border. Classic paving laid on a solid, well-drained bed.
Block paving gives you pattern, colour and the option to lift and relay a section if you ever need to.
We lay it on a compacted sub-base and screeded sand bed, cut every edge cleanly and finish with kiln-dried jointing sand and a plate-compaction. We use quality blocks from suppliers like Tobermore and Marshalls, and we're just as happy laying a contrasting border around resin or tarmac.
What's included
- Excavation and sub-base
- Sharp-sand laying course
- Herringbone, stretcher or basketweave patterns
- Kerbs, edging and soldier courses
- Clean cuts around drains and covers
- Kiln-dried sand jointing and compaction
The spec
How we build it.
- Blocks
- Tobermore Tegula, Marshalls and similar
- Patterns
- 45° or 90° herringbone, stretcher bond, random
- Colours
- Bracken, Sienna, Charcoal, Silver and more
- Lifespan
- 25+ years (guide)
Our work
Block paving we've done.
- 01
Free site visit
We come out, measure up, check levels and drainage, and talk through surfaces, colours and borders with samples.
- 02
Fixed written quote
A clear, itemised price with the build-up, materials and timings in writing. No surprises later.
- 03
The build
Dig-out, sub-base, edging and surface by our own team. We keep the site tidy and you updated every day.
- 04
Handover & aftercare
A full clean-up, a walk round together and simple care advice. We're a phone call away if you need us.
FAQs
Block paving questions.
Do block paving driveways get weeds?
They can between the joints over time. A good compaction, kiln-dried sand and a sealer keep weeds to a minimum, and a jet-wash and re-sand every few years keeps it looking new.
Can you mix block paving with resin?
Yes, and it looks great. A block border around a resin driveway is one of our most popular finishes.
Other services
While we're there.
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Seamless, UV-stable and fully permeable. Laid on a properly dug, compacted base so it stays flat for years.
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Tarmac driveways
Hard-wearing, quick to lay and great value. Framed with a block border for a sharp, modern edge.
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Patios & paving
Sandstone, porcelain or resin. Patios set to the right falls so they drain properly and stay level.
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Full garden makeovers: lawns, artificial grass, raised beds, paths, steps and pergolas.
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Channel drains, soakaways, land drainage and connections, so water goes where it should.
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Groundworks & commercial
Site prep, foundations, new-build external works and commercial surfacing for developers and businesses.
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