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Block Paving Contractors Ravenshead - Surfacing and Tarmacing Specialists

Our most requested choice for a driveway replacement in Ravenshead

Block Paving is a popular choice among customers in Ravenshead to improve their driveways or patios.

You can find a wide range of paving blocks in a variety colours and styles.

Our 30 year experience in paver installation means that you can enjoy a stunning new block paved, concrete, or asphalt driveway at your home. All our ground-surfacing options can be hard wearing and attractive, adding value to your property.

Why is block paving such a great choice?

You can achieve different types of block paving using standard paving blocks as well as circular sections or decorative Kerb stones. You can design your new driveway and patio to match your home and garden area in Ravenshead with the wide range of options available.

Block paving driveways can be a stunning addition to your Ravenshead house, adding value and character. Our block-paving service is performed using industry-leading methods and installed by a fully qualified team to ensure lasting results. For drainage purposes, the current planning laws must be strictly complied with.

Block Paving has several benefits:

  • Many designs, colours, and styles available
  • Durable & versatile
  • Individual bricks may be replaced without needing costly repairs
  • Resilient to stain
  • Manufacturer guarantee for 10 years
  • All aspects of installation and supply of block driveways

Our Ravenshead block pavers offer a complete turnkey service. We have the right equipment, labour, and knowledge to get you the paving space you desire. We will safely remove any soil or hardstanding, and finish your paving with anti-weed treatment and sealant.

  • Drainage
  • Walls and brickwork
  • Brick pillars, raised beds
  • Feature & functional edge
  • Hard landscaping
  • Materials from top paving producers


We offer a free site survey where we will give you our opinion on the type of finish that we can offer and the requirements for surfacing.

We will make sure rainwater is quickly and easily drained from the drive. Concrete or timber edgings can be used to contain driveways or parking areas. Block paving, kerbs or concrete paving are all options. This will ensure that your drive looks great.

For customers who want total control over the design of their Ravenshead driveway, a block-paving driveway is the best choice. You can get paving blocks in many different colours and designs so that your driveway is as unique as you want.

Block paving driveways is a great way to make your house stand out. To make sure all of our block paving is properly laid, we prepare a sub-base to ensure that there are no high or low points.

Domestic block paving can be used in many ways. They can be used as driveways, paths, patios or even pool surrounds. The type of blocks or slabs used and the pattern they are laid can have amazing results that can bear high loads.

You can choose from a variety of paving options, including basketweave patterns, stretcher bonds and paving circles. We can take you on a tour of block paving driveways that have been installed near you, to help you envision how your driveway will look.

Drainage and edging should always be considered when constructing a driveway. This will ensure that the driveway lasts for many years.

PERMEABLE PAVING AND SUDS

The range of “Permeable Block Paving” is even better for patio or driveway installation.

This permeable pavement solution can be used in Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS). It allows water, which is slow to drain, to quickly drain into sub-base.

This type of blockpaving doesn’t require planning permission.

These blocks are also available in Drivesett Argent & Tegula along with Driveline.

The blocks are interlocked by a nib at the edges. This creates surface stability, but also creates voids that surface water can easily flow through to a sub-base.

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This system allows the slow release of surface water back into its environment via a process known to be called attenuation. Modern drains, sewers, and other infrastructures override this natural process, making it impossible for the ground to absorb as much water as possible. The balance is redressed by SuDS and permeable paving. This allows the ground to absorb, store, and slowly release the water in a controlled way – similar to a large soakaway.

Geotextile, a permeable fabric laid to seperate sub-base from ground, allows surface water to filter through and not lose sub-base to ground. It can also act as a weed barrier which can increase surface’s load bearing capacity and lifespan.

Block Paving can improve any residential or commercial garden. All work is 100% guaranteed.

We can provide a free quote for your paving job. To assess the groundwork and to determine the scope of the work required, we will conduct a no-obligation site survey. Once the survey is complete, we can give you a very competitive quote for the project.

Q and A's

Block paving, also known as brick pavers, is a common decorative method for creating a driveway or pavement. These bricks or blocks are made of clay, concrete or other composite materials. Bricks can be used as pavement in many different ways. The most popular is the herringbone pattern, which provides the strongest bond among all blocks because of their interlocking.

Block Paving Driveways have been the preferred choice of many homeowners throughout the UK since its inception in 1980. Block paving is easy to lay and provides stunning aesthetic results. This is why it is so popular. The homeowner can choose from a variety of patterns, brick sizes, and block arrangements.

Block paving is a great choice for your driveway because of its many benefits. Block paving can be more expensive that other driveway surfacing options. However, it can last longer than other options and can offer more benefits if cared for properly. Here are some benefits of block paving Dartford, or anywhere else.

 

  • Improves the overall appearance and appeal of your home
  • You can easily replace individual bricks or blocks, without needing to make costly repairs
  • There is a large selection of colors and shapes you can choose from
  • This will increase the property’s worth
  • The interlocking blocks between them make driveway surfaces more sturdy than other ones

Block paving driveways should be installed by professionals with many years of experience. They are experts in how to interlock and lay blocks in driveways. You won’t be able to achieve a perfect driveway if you do not hire a company to help you. You can also tell them what type of design you would like and they will work with you to help you choose the best colour that matches the rest. While the overall length of the project depends on the area that must be paved it is generally shorter than other driveway surfacing options.

Block Paving is an investment in your property. It will cost you a lot depending on many factors. Block paving materials, professional installations, and the required groundwork will all affect the price of your new driveway. The cost of your driveway will also vary depending on the region.

Block Paving Driveway Costs:

  • Materials: There are many options for paving blocks and paving materials. Each type comes at a different cost.
  • The base or groundwork: Block paver driveways require a subbase. This is usually made from crushed stone and other similar materials. Once the base has been compacted, it can be used to build a stable foundation. When estimating the cost of your driveway, your contractor should include the cost for excavating and installing it.
  • Labour Costs: Prices per m2 will apply to the labour costs associated with laying block paving.
  • Excavation, waste disposal: Additional activities such as excavating your driveway and disposing off waste materials are also included in your quote

The sand that is used to build a block paved driveway cannot be just any sand. Block paved driveways are most commonly laid using kiln dried sand. Each block of the drive is held in place by the sand, which locks it into its adjacent neighbor.

Kiln dried, sand is completely dried, without any moisture. This type of sand doesn’t stick together during construction due to its extra dry nature. This minimizes movement risk in your drive.

Block paving is very popular due to its high permeability. Block paving is porous and an environmentally friendly choice for driveways. It will absorb water into your paving blocks, which is a big advantage over concrete. This eliminates the possibility of slippage on the surface and can also prevent water from pooling if drainage is poor.

If laid properly, block paving will last a lifetime. Although there will be some maintenance, block paving can be easily removed from damaged areas or blocks, rather than having to replace entire driveways. You can easily lift individual blocks of block paving bricks if they are cracked or damaged. But with regular maintenance this should be rare. Block paving driveways will not last forever and should only be purchased once.

Block paving has a lower incidence of weeds than gravel driveways. However they can grow between the paving blocks. Rock salt and white vinegar both work well to kill weeds. Commercial weed-killing products may also be used after you have noticed any growth. Some products are also designed for prevention.

Block paving can be laid on concrete, but it is dependent on its condition. Concrete laid to simply put paving stones on top of it is not recommended. The driveway’s quality will be affected by any changes in the concrete beneath the block-paving. This may make it more complicated to replace a damaged one. Concrete cracks may be negatively affected by freeze-thaw cycles. In this case, you may have to repave the entire driveway. It is important to have the driveway block paved on top of concrete.

You driveway installation shouldn’t be affected by weather conditions. Block paving is possible as long as the subbase can be kept dry for a stable, fully set surface. People wait until the warmer spring and summer months in order to avoid having to delay the project due to bad weather.

Block paving can be left alone, or you can paint it to match the exterior of your home. Block paving can also be preserved with sealants or stain-resistant cover to keep its natural look. Make sure that your blocks are completely dry before applying paint. You can use any masonry painting and apply it using a rolling pin, just as with exterior brickwork.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to avoid blockpaving on a sloped driveway. If it is correctly installed and has a deep enough subbase, a sloped driveway could look amazing with block paving.

Jet washing block paving is possible – You can jet wash block paving, but it must be done with care and at a low pressure. If you pressure wash your driveway with too strong a force, it can cause cracks in the sand and result in uneven or loosed blocks. You can jet wash block paving by carefully working at a 45-degree angle. This will reduce the pressure on the sand. There will be some sand movement, but this should be minimal. Make sure you clean all dirt and grime off your paving once it is dry.

You may not have access to a pressure washer but it is possible to keep your drive shining and clean. You can lift dirt and grime with a simple brush or broom. Apply your chosen cleaning agent and scrub the driveway to get rid of any stains. Once you’re confident that it’s clean and dry, rinse it off with warm water.

Professional skill and experience are required to block pave driveways. This is to ensure a professional level of service and a job that meets high standards. We are an experienced driveway company, and we can ensure you get high-quality driveway service. We are available to provide advice and a quote.

We Offer Other Services Too!

We don’t only lay block paving!
We can also give you a quote for:
Resin Drives
Tarmac Driveways
Dropped Kerbs
Concrete Drives
Imprinted Concrete

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