Before & After - Driveway

BEFORE

All the existing lawn and garden was cleared.

The groundwork all prepared

AFTER

Finished - Block pave driveway complete with contrasting blocks used for the edgings

 

Block Paving

Block paved driveways are a popular choice for many homeowners as they transform the kerb appeal of a home and create a stunning, individual look as they can be customised with patterns, kerbs and steps.

A driveway takes a great deal of punishment with the weight of vehicles, so it is crucial to engage a company with a proven track record of quality workmanship like us if you need a driveway. When we design and build it, you can be sure that your driveway will still look stunning in years to come and we retain a string of happy customers.

Why Block Paving?

One of the biggest advantages of installing block paving is that it is incredibly low maintenance. Due to the nature of the material it does not require top polishing and will never need repainting in the future.

Whether you want a simple, traditional paving design or something a lot more complex and striking, block paving is a fantastic material to achieve a great look. You can be certain it will be able to provide something that will complement your home and accurately reflect your needs, tastes and budget.

Block paving is highly durable and is expected to last reliably, if maintained, for at least 15-20 years. It is a wonderful material for a driveway or patio as it is incredibly hard-wearing and, as such, can easily cope with lots of motor and pedestrian traffic.

Aesthetically pleasing.

Little maintenance is required.

Block Pave Driveway

Before - the original driveway was made up of paving slabs and in a bit of a mess.

The original driveway needed digging out - removing the paving slabs, gravel and shrubbery.

All the rubbish was removed from the site.

A hard core aggregate was laid, compacted and levelled, over the whole area.

 

A weed proof membrane was installed and sharp sand laid, levelled and compacted.

Finished driveway - the block pavers were laid with a contrasting block pave edging.

Kiln dried sand was swept in between the joints of the block pavers to allow for the natural movement of the blocks and allow stability for the vehicles driving over it.

Any loose sand will be taken care of by the weather.

Installing a Block Driveway

Before installing a block pave driveway, it is important to prepare the ground.  The area to be block paved is dug out, hardcore laid, leveled and compacted. Drainage is installed, if required. A weed free membrane is laid and sharp sand is laid, leveled and compacted.

The edgings are then laid.  There are a variety of materials that may be used for the edgings. There is a choice of the type of material in different colours, sizes, shapes and designs.  The colour of the edgings can contrast or compliment the driveway.

The block paving is laid in a choice of pattern.  Once it is laid, kiln dried sand is swept between the block pave joints and compacted. This allows for the movement of vehicles over the block pave without damaging them.  .Any excess sand is brushed away.

Bespoke designs can be incorporated.  Steps, if required, can also be incorporated keeping the same design as the driveway.

Designs

We, at RW Surfacing, can provide you with a choice of materials and designs for your driveway, path or patio, to suit your budget.

Bespoke designs can be incorporated into your choice of driveway.  Our target is to create a driveway or patio to your satisfaction.

If you have a specific design in mind, we will assess it to see if it is possible to build. We can create kerbs, diamonds and steps through block paving to ensure you have 100% satisfaction.

We have a wide range of styles for you to choose from, they come in different block styles, colours and sizes.  Our experts can help you select the best option for you and your home. The blocks can be laid in almost any pattern you specify.

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