Block Paved Driveway Specialists in Sheffield.

Block paved driveways, Sheffield. A high-quality cost-effective solution to make your driveway or patio stand out.

Our background in brickwork has naturally leant towards the art of block paving resurfacing driveways. During our years building houses and extensions, we have undertaken the resurfacing of the area around the finished building. Over the years we have learnt through working closely with groundworkers and experienced tradesmen the basics and then we have through experience taught ourselves the finer points of installing a solidly constructed driveway.

Benefits Of Block Paving Sheffield.

Along with adding value to your home the benefits of paving your driveway are,

Kerb Appeal

Attractive

Durable

Hard Wearing

Low Maintenence

Slip Resistant

Individually designed to your taste and colour scheme

How Much does block paving cost?

As each and every job is different we can not say without discussing exactly what the client needs. Different ideas can develop after consultation with the homeowner about different materials and surfaces we provide, resin driveways, tarmac, pattern imprinted concrete. Please don’t be afraid to get in touch for a quote. We are a friendly non-pushy team. There is no obligation to buy and we can offer advice over the phone. Please call the number at the top of the page.

How Long?

Same as above we cannot really say until we have had a meeting at the property and discussed your needs.

Why Us?

We are very experienced in this line of work and can also offer any building work that is needed at the project, garden walls, planters etc. As Said before we do not leave the job until the client is satisfied with the job.

FAQS

How should block paving be laid?

First, we will decide with the homeowner on a design. We are happy to proceed we will start to dig out the area to be paved, making sure that the finished level is 150mm below the DPC of any adjoining buildings. We set out the edge restraints or kerb edgings to this height using a string line and rubber mallet. This gives us our level for the whole area that we can work to. Then we the sub-base consisting of MOT type1 road stone in layers of 50mm which are packed in with a whacker plate or preferably a roller if used for traffic. The sharp sand is then screeded and levelled to the correct height to receive the pavers around 10mm above the edgings. Continue with the design until the area is covered. We then fill in the cuts using a Stihl saw or block cutter. Brush in kiln dried sand to fill the gaps, and the job is done.

Do I need Planning?

If you are installing permeable (allows water to soak away) the answer is no. Planning is only needed if the driveway is waterproof (tarmac) and allows rainwater to run onto your drive. We can asses and give advice on planning permission issues when we visit or over the phone.

Do I need to drop the Kerb

You are breaking the law if you drive a vehicle over the raised pavement. You will need a dropped kerb if you want to access with a vehicle onto your driveway. You will need permission from your local council for this and will need to be done by a contractor with certain relevant permits. We have a few contractors that we can arrange to speak with about this.

Should I seal my paving?

Generally, we do not recommend this is necessary at least for a year. It is prone to wearing a different colour and makes the area water-resistant, allowing for puddles and runoff.

Are pavers slip-resistant?

They are slip-resistant in most weathers apart from extreme cold and frost where ice might form.

Will the paved area be permeable? (let the water soak through)

Yes. Generally, most block paving jobs let the water soak away.