Block Paving

Block paving is the bedrock of your new driveway. These smooth and hardwearing stones are perfect as a resource to create driveways, and they come in a wide range of styles and colours. You don’t need to think of your driveway as just a utilitarian area for your car to sit in anymore, with the range of paving options available to you, you can make your driveway a stylish statement or a complement to the aesthetic of your home.

With a classic look and modern design, these stones are not only easy to install, but they will also last you a lifetime.

Why Should You Use Block Paving For Your Driveway?

As an alternative to costly concrete or gravel driveways, block pavers are a great choice, and not only for their budget-friendly initial investment. While it will depend on your specific needs and preferences as a homeowner, it may be a choice that you have overlooked due to the commonality of the other materials available to you.

Consider factors such as your budget, how much the drive will use, the often unpredictable climate of the UK, and your stylistic preferences.

Let’s take a look in a little more detail at the advantages of block pavers.

Customisable style – Block pavers come in an eclectic range of colours, sizes, and styles and can be laid in all types of interesting and creative patterns. Allowing you to add a personal and unique visual aesthetic to your property.

Water permeability – Many types of block pavers are water permeable, meaning that during heavy rain instead of the water pooling on the surface, causing big puddles and possibly leading to flooding, the water harmlessly drains into the ground beneath the drive. This is much more environmentally friendly and does not compromise the structure of your drive.

Flexibility – A driveway made up of interlocking blocks will better deal with ground movement, general use and temperature variations. Unlike concrete which is one big block, these slabs will flex instead of cracking with the stress of use.

Ease of installation – The beauty of block paving is that it will be ready for use shortly after installation, whereas other methods will need much longer before they can be used. They can also be installed by novice DIYers, without the necessity of hiring a skilled professional to lay the drive.

Repair and maintenance – When a block does become damaged due to unforeseen circumstances or just wear and tear, it can be easily replaced. Simply slotting a new block in its place is much easier than having to engage in time-consuming resurfacing.

Although you can do it yourself, unless you are sure of your skill, we would recommend hiring the services of a professional to install your new driveway. Having said that, with block pavers at least you have the option to do it yourself, a big difference when it comes to a more traditional concrete driveway, which has to be installed by professionals.