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Sheffield Block Paving

Block Paving driveways provide a high quality, durable driveway finish at a fairly reasonable price, which is one of the main reason 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 into the design making it fully unique to you. If you are looking at patio options we are ideal for laying paving in Sheffield too.

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Block Paving Driveways & Patios

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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 tot he 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, 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. 

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As with most driveway the cost will depend on the total area being covered and other factors such 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 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.

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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 will remain relatively hassle free. 
After your paving has been laid we would advise refraining from cleaning and maintenance other than a simple seeping 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 settle 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. It is likely that a pressure washing block paving will remove the jointing sand so when dry, fresh jointing sand should be brushed in.

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  • What is the best driveway finish?

    Well, we're going to sit on the fence for this one.  Unfortunately, this isn't one single option which will be best for everyone which is why we like to offer you a wide choice. Budget, colour, style, drainage, ongoing maintenance all play a part. Every individual will place a different level of the importance of which of these driveways features are going to be most important to them. so depending on the importance and order of each of these factors will end up narrowing down the choice of which is the best driveway for YOU!

  • 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 locations to go. To protect against the issue from getting even worse, councils have actually imposed regulations that favour permeable driveways.

    Absorptive driveways allow water to saturate through right into the ground straight below. Examples are porous asphalt, block paving, cobbled and resin-bound.

    For basic tarmac, concrete and pattern concrete extra soaks and drainage might be needed depending upon the slope and the likely direction rain would certainly flow. This can add to costs and also lessen a few of the visual allure of your driveway by the inclusion of a drain system.

  • If my driveway needs sealing how often should I do it?

    Sealing is for non-permeable driveways such as Imprinted and concrete driveways and tarmac which will certainly need sealing to avoid your driveway from discolouring (imprinted concrete) or breaking. It also supplies a defensive finish to your drive, so if fluid is dropped onto its surface area the sealer will postpone the ingress of the spilt liquid from getting into the concrete and creating an irreversible discolouring.

    Before applying a sealant do make sure that the surface area is totally dry. If you treat your driveway every 2 -3 years you will reduce damage to your non=permeable driveway and for imprinted driveways, this will certainly preserve its great looks year after year.

  • Can patio slabs be painted?

    The short answer is yes. However, if you are thinking of painting your patio rather than replacing it you really should not try to do this on the cheap. High-quality acrylic based paints would be best. However, you should be aware that to provide durability these paints will need to be applied thickly and in several coats with a brush or roller. also, they should be left to dry naturally for a few days so please check the forecast before embarking on this route. 

    The key is to manage your expectations - remember this is simply a coating and will be subjected to table and chair bumps and scrapes. It may provide a band-aid approach to improving the look of your patio for a couple of seasons but once the paint starts to chip away it will start to chip away more and more. Once this happens trying to overpaint again will not look great!

  • Can you lay paving slabs directly onto grass?

    Essentially you can lay a paving slab on any surface but you need to think about what will be the end result. If you just wanted to utilise the odd slab as a stepping stone then will a little ground manipulation and sand you could effectively provide a stone that can be stepped on. However, if you are planning on setting chairs, tables, barbeques you will need to properly set your paving stones into a properly prepared sub base which will provide a solid base for your slabs to be fixed to. This will prevent weeds from coming up through paving stone joints and ensure you don't have loose wobbly slabs.