All I would say is get a local company to do it that you know have done other properties in the your neighbourhood.
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Basically, we want to get the drive block paved. It's a T shape that needs doing, with one section 21m x 5m and the adjoining part 13m x 6m.
There are lots of landscaping companies and paving companies, but what should I look out for? Anyone have any ball park figures for getting an area this size done, nothing fancy needed as far as the blocks are concerned, probably Marshalls Keyblok 60 or their Standard Concrete Blocks.
All advice appreciated.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
All I would say is get a local company to do it that you know have done other properties in the your neighbourhood.
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£100/sqm ?
Get a load of quotes from reputable locals who are known in the community.
Prices vary a great deal between different areas, if your in a posh area you will get charged alot extra compared to a poor area.
Ripped my block paved drive up three years ago and replaced with Creteprint. Why would I do that just fed up of cleaning the weeds and crap every year. I can now do it with my jet wash without the crap going everywhere in 2 hrs we have 80m2
I think block paving looks really nice but I can relate to the hassle of keeping block paving weed free - it's a pain. Be prepared for a lot of work or the use of a lot of nasty chemicals.
Another potential problem in my experience is that if the base isn't done properly, they can settle unevenly in time. We had a house that already had block paving installed and over time there was quite a bit of settlement. But maybe that is an uncommon problem and just a result of poor workmanship.
Our current house has a resin bonded drive, laid around five years ago. Admittedly there isn't a lot of turning on it - just driving on and reversing off - but it still looks like new.
Had the previous house drive and pathways block paved, quite a big area though I cannot remember the price but it wasn't the cheapest option. However hardwearing and a big improvement over the old and crumbling tarmac. Got three quotes and ended up giving the job to a local reputable builder.
Also got some drains replaced and a new mains water pipe put in while the dive was up.
Yes, we had block paving at our last house which was done before we moved in, I know that weeds can be a pain. It's the possibility of settlement that worries me most, will need to look into what the quotes include as far as a base is concerned. At the moment it's fairly small gravel which drives me mad sticking in the soles of your shoes.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Seems cheap.
I’m extending my driveway at the front this month and cost is £88psqm, includes digging out grass, some drainage and 3 drain covers replaced with blockwork covers.
Always pay on completion and make sure quote is fixed price. You don’t want some cowboy extorting you for extras after he’s turned your place into a building site.
Pretty much all you will ever need to know about any type of paving is here:-
https://www.pavingexpert.com/
I’m a Surveyor and this is my go to resource.
The excavation and prep is one of the critical things. Make sure the excavation is deep enough and is clean and solid, then a Terram or similar Geotextile porous membrane laid, this stops the sub base; such as Type 1 no fines crushed granite or similar properly machine compacted, does not migrate into the sub-soil. Then sand blinding and block paviours. Or whatever finish you settle upon. As always proper preparation will prevent p**s poor performance; ie, rutting in wheel tracks and subsidence. Planning laws today require either porous paving or proper land drainage also.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
Block paving has it’s issues and it’s benefits. For example if it needs to come up. Can be done easily and any issue resolved (burst pipe/collapsed drain etc)
CreateaPrint or similar looks like block paving, but no weeds, easy to clean. But a real pain if it needs to be lifted for any reason. If you know there’s nothing under the drive Printed textured concrete the way to go.
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