Resin Driveways
Smooth and permeable, and often edged with block paving.
Block Paving Specialists
Block Paving Sheffield
Bespoke block paved driveways and patios, serving Sheffield and South Yorkshire since 2011, with price-guaranteed quotes and a 10-year warranty.
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- Your own design Mix colours and patterns, even words or numbers
- Easy to repair A broken block is simply lifted out and replaced
- 10-Year Guarantee Top quality construction and materials
Your Own Design
Sheffield Block Paving
Block paving driveways provide a high quality, durable driveway finish at a fairly reasonable price, which is one of the main reasons they’ve remained one of the most popular driveways.
Since there is such a wide variety of styles and colours, it is a relatively simple job to customise certain ‘mix and match’ colour combinations, with just a little more planning and effort to incorporate designs and patterns. To a large degree you could view block paving as a giant mosaic, where you have the opportunity to include images, words or even numbers in the design, making it fully unique to you.
If you are looking at patio options, we are ideal for laying paving in Sheffield too.
Before and After
New Walls and a New Block Paving Driveway
The existing concrete driveway removed, new walls built and a new block paving driveway laid, all as one job.
Strong and Easy to Repair
Paving Sheffield
As already mentioned, block paving allows for a very customisable and personal driveway to be created. This can provide an enjoyable design opportunity for the creative members of your household and create wider engagement in the project.
On top of that, block paving is one of the stronger driveway options. However, paving blocks are not indestructible, and should a heavy item be dropped and break a brick or two, this is a relatively simple thing to correct.
Unlike driveways which provide one continuous layer, where patching up a damaged area can be quite fiddly, costly and never look quite as good as before, simply replacing the broken bricks with the same brick type will mean that no-one would ever know of any mishap or accident on your block paving driveway.
Costs
Block Paving Driveway Cost
Guide price
Around £80
per m² for a small area, with costs dropping per m² for larger areas over 40m²
As with most driveways, the cost will depend on the total area being covered and other factors involving ground preparation, such as the amount of ground which may need to be excavated to enable the bricks to be laid flat.
When we say flat, we mean flat to one another. Block paving can be used on gentle slopes but not for steep inclines, as the bricks will run the risk of protruding and causing a trip hazard. Ground preparation is the key to getting a stable top surface, so depending on your existing ground we may need to dig deeper and use more hardcore to ensure the perfect finish. We also apply a final sealant which provides an initial barrier to weeds and stains.
Generally speaking, a cost of around £80 per m² would be expected for a small area, with costs dropping per m² for larger areas over 40m². As with any project, we always welcome the opportunity to look at the site in question, understand your requirements and provide a bespoke quote. This can also include bricklaying vertically if you want to include a garden wall to complement your block paving driveway.
Block paving is covered by our price guarantee too: like for like, we won’t be beaten on price for block paving driveways.
- Total area being covered
- Excavation and ground preparation
- Slope of the driveway
- Garden walls or edging
Aftercare
Looking After Block Paving
Even though we take the utmost care to perfectly install your paved driveway, it will be subjected to the four seasons, so its appearance will deteriorate if neglected. However, maintenance is relatively straightforward, and if you keep on top of a cleaning regime it will remain relatively hassle free.
Straight after laying
After your paving has been laid, we would advise refraining from cleaning and maintenance other than a simple sweep with a brush to remove any loose leaves or debris. As the jointing material is still curing, vigorous cleaning such as using a jet washer is likely to remove jointing material, which in turn will loosen blocks and leave more opportunity for moss, weeds and algae to form between bricks.
Once settled in
Once settled in, a quarterly clean with a stiff brush to remove surface dirt, along with the removal of weeds, should do. If more cleaning is required, warm soapy water can be used to scrub the paving, with a pressure washer only being used for heavy staining.
After pressure washing
It is likely that pressure washing block paving will remove the jointing sand, so when it is dry, fresh jointing sand should be brushed in.
Recent Work
Block Paving Driveways and Patios
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Other Surfaces
Compare Other Driveway Options
We lay every surface, so we can price block paving against the alternatives side by side.
Tarmac Driveways
A lower-cost surface that pairs well with block edging.
Cobbled Driveways
Setts, cobbles and Indian stone for a traditional look.
Patios
Block, Indian stone and resin patios to match your drive.
Where We Work
Block Paving Across Sheffield
We lay block paving driveways and patios throughout Sheffield and South Yorkshire, including:
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Contact us any time of the day or night through our contact form, or call 0114 551 7111 for a free, price-guaranteed block paving quote.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Block Paving
Do I need to have a permeable driveway?
A permeable driveway is one that enables water, mostly rain, to soak through the surface of the driveway and into the ground. Due to the rise in roads and homes, and as more non-permeable surfaces emerged, rainwater began to have fewer places to go. To stop the issue getting even worse, regulations have been introduced that favour permeable driveways.
Permeable driveways allow water to soak through into the ground directly below. Examples are porous asphalt, block paving, cobbled and resin bound. For standard tarmac, concrete and pattern imprinted concrete, extra soakaways and drainage might be needed, depending on the slope and the likely direction rain would flow. This can add to costs and also lessen some of the visual appeal of your driveway through the inclusion of a drainage system.
How much does a block paving driveway cost?
Generally speaking, around £80 per m² for a small area, with the cost per m² dropping for larger areas over 40m². The final price depends on the area, how much ground needs excavating, the slope and any walls or edging. Block paving is covered by our price guarantee, so we won’t be beaten on price for a like-for-like quote.
Can block paving be laid on a slope?
Yes, on gentle slopes. It isn’t suitable for steep inclines, as the blocks run the risk of moving and protruding, which creates a trip hazard. We’ll look at the gradient when we visit and tell you honestly whether block paving, or another surface, is the better option for your drive.
What happens if a block gets damaged?
Only the broken blocks need replacing. We lift them out and lay new ones of the same type, so the repair blends in with the rest of the drive, unlike patching a continuous surface such as tarmac or concrete.
When can I clean my new block paving?
Give it time to settle. Straight after laying, just sweep off leaves and loose debris, as the jointing material is still curing and a jet washer would wash it out. Once it has settled, a stiff brush every few months is usually enough, and if you do pressure wash it, brush fresh jointing sand back in once it’s dry.
