Block Paving
Patterned block paving in a wide choice of colours.
Natural Stone Driveways
Cobbled Driveways Sheffield
Natural stone and cobbled driveways with traditional finishes for Sheffield homes and period properties.
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- Any stone or block Cobbles, setts, Indian stone and Belgian blue
- Supply and fit, or fit only We can lay a stone you have sourced yourself
- Hard-wearing A robust surface full of character
Supply and Fit, or Fit Only
Stone Driveways
Whilst the name block paving is mostly associated with block bricks, it is also used to mean the process deployed when constructing a driveway, which essentially consists of laying some sort of stone, block or pave stone over a prepared ground base. At Driveways Sheffield we are able to work with any stone or block to transform your driveway.
Since there is such a massive choice of stones and paving blocks available, with new options becoming available each season, it is almost impossible to list all the options. If you have some initial idea of the style you want, we can provide a full supply and fit stone driveway service. Alternatively, if you have sourced a particular stone which is the exact style and size you were looking for, we can operate an install-only service.
However, it is important to engage with us early on in the process, so that you are aware of what supporting materials we will want to provide to ensure that we are happy to put our name against the level and quality of the install. Below we’ve provided a little more information on a few of the more popular cobbled and paved driveways.
A Historic Look
Cobbled Driveway Sheffield
Cobbles probably provide a driveway with the most historic character, with some of the earliest cobbled roads dating back to Roman times in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Whilst they wouldn’t have provided the most comfortable of rides, especially for a wagon or chariot, for parking up on a driveway they ooze character. With modern cars and inflated tyres, driving on them is no issue, so their slightly uneven surface is their charm.
As well as new cobblestones, many driveways use reclaimed cobbles, which work just as well. Even though their shape will be more random and slightly rounded, they can be levelled reasonably well. There will be more variation in the gaps between cobbles as a result, but since this forms part of their aesthetic character, this is rarely an issue.
They provide a hard-wearing, robust surface, with the only potential issue relating to the gaps, where weeds and moss may tend to build up if not cleaned regularly.
Driveway Grade Stone
Indian Stone Driveway Sheffield
Grey and buff are the most popular colours for Indian stone driveways. If you are thinking of sourcing your own, please ensure you select driveway grade, which will be thicker and suitable for vehicles. If you select the patio versions, it is very likely that some of the paving stones will crack with vehicle movement and weight.
Since Indian stone comes in different sizes, mixing these creates a much more interesting finish which gives great character to a drive. As such, we are seeing this option more and more, especially where a property has a driveway and garden which flow around the property, so that a seamless patio is created at the rear too.
Blue-Grey Limestone
Belgian Blue Stone Driveway
Belgian blue is a limestone pavestone and is popular due to its subtle blue-grey colour. Even though it is a limestone, it is a robust paving option due to its dense make-up, which provides strength and water resistance.
Low water absorption makes this stone frost and ice resistant, and its slightly rounded edges and flat main body also make it one of the smoother cobbled driveway options.
Setts, Cobbles and Mats
Granite Cobble Sett Driveway
Granite is also another stone which gives a driveway a character feel. Whilst it is also available as cobbles, granite is commonly available as a sett. The difference between a sett and a cobble is down to its formation and shape.
As well as being available in these two formats, granite and some other stones are also available as carpet stones. Carpet stones do, however, limit the patterns you may want to create, unlike individual stones, which allow complete flexibility. It is possible to combine the two, depending on the patterns you wish to create and the availability of the same stone in both formats.
Cobble
Naturally rounded rather than cut, giving the slightly uneven, traditional surface people picture when they think of a cobbled street.
Sett
A sett is cut to shape and is therefore more angular and rectangular than its counterpart, the cobble, which will be more naturally rounded.
Carpet stones
With carpet stones, or mats, a number of stones are pre-connected using a mesh, so they are already pre-spaced and can be laid down in one go, which speeds up the installation process.
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Cobbled Drives and Stone Driveways
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Other Surfaces
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Patios
Indian stone and block patios to flow on from your drive.
Imprinted Concrete
A cobble-effect pattern stamped into sealed concrete.
Brickwork and Walls
Front walls and edging to frame a stone driveway.
Where We Work
Cobbled and Stone Driveways Across Sheffield
We lay cobbled, sett and natural stone driveways throughout Sheffield and South Yorkshire, including:
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Cobbled Driveways Near Me
Contact us any time of the day or night through our contact form, or call 0114 551 7111 for a free cobbled or stone driveway quote.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Cobbled Driveway Questions
Can I supply my own stone or cobbles?
Yes. If you have sourced a particular stone in the exact style and size you want, we can operate an install-only service. Talk to us early on, though, so we can tell you which supporting materials we will need to provide to put our name to the quality of the install.
Are reclaimed cobbles suitable for a driveway?
Yes, reclaimed cobbles work just as well as new ones. Their shape is more random and slightly rounded, so the gaps between them vary more, but they can be levelled reasonably well and the variation is part of their character.
Can I use patio-grade Indian stone on a driveway?
We don’t recommend it. Driveway-grade Indian stone is thicker and made to take the weight of vehicles, whereas patio-grade slabs are very likely to crack as cars drive and park on them.
What is the difference between a cobble and a sett?
A cobble is naturally rounded, while a sett is cut to shape, so it is more angular and rectangular. Granite and some other stones come in both formats, and also as carpet stones, where the stones are pre-spaced on a mesh so several can be laid at once.
Is a cobbled driveway permeable?
Cobbled driveways are one of the permeable options, along with block paving and resin bound, as rainwater can soak away through the joints between the stones rather than running off the surface. Standard tarmac and concrete, by contrast, may need extra soakaways and drainage.
