Block Paved Driveways

Block paving can be used in many areas around your property driveways, paths, patios and now with such a large variety to choose from different textures, colours and sizes.Whether it be traditional or modern there is something to compliment your property. Click straight through to our GALLERY page to see some of our recent block paved driveways.With a wide range of feature pieces on the market which can be incorporated into the paving to give you that individuality if you wish.Block paving is a perfect way to enhance your property and give greater kerb appeal.Below are a few samples of the colours available. The choice is vast – if the go to the BROCHURE page you can browse several suppliers’ ranges.

Please note – we only use materials that have been manufactured to BS 6717  for concrete blocks and BS 6677  for clay paving bricks. We generally supply 60mm blocks for heavy traffic and 50mm depth for lighter traffic.

BLOCK PAVING TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The area to be block paved is dug out to a minimum depth of 250mm, dependent on the type of ground (loose soil or clay) and the expected vehicular traffic (average cars or commercial vehicles).

The area is then filled with Quality Type 1 Stone to a depth of approximately 150mm. It is rolled until well consolidated.

Sharp sand is then laid and raked to a depth of a little more than 30mm. It is then screeded off to a depth of 25mm with a purpose made toll.

The blocks are laid 10mm higher than the required finished height. The blocks are then passed over using a purpose made machine and compacted to their final level.

Finally, we brush kiln-dried sand to fill the small joints between the blocks leaving you with quality block paved surface that will last for years!