Block Paving by The Driveway Company
Transform your property’s entrance with professionally installed block paving that lasts decades — and adds real kerb appeal from day one.
At The Driveway Company, we deliver a complete, start-to-finish block paving service backed by experience, outstanding reputation, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Why Choose The Driveway Company?
We install to BS 7533 standards. Our groundworkers set every driveway from a fixed datum point, establishing correct falls and crossfalls so surface water drains away toward designated channels.
- No Hidden Costs: Full, detailed breakdowns before work starts.
- Professional Standards: Fully certified groundworkers and site safety protocols.
- Local Authority Liaison: We handle dropped kerb applications and highway authority requirements.
- Written Guarantees: Every installation comes with a workmanship guarantee.
5 Highlights of Our Block Paving Service
Durable sub-base construction
Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base, typically 150mm deep, providing the structural foundation needed to carry vehicle loads without sinking.
Precision bedding and jointing
Laid on 40–50mm sharp sand bedding with kiln-dried sand brushed into joints to lock blocks and resist weed ingress.
Flexible drainage compliance
Permeable options supporting SUDs (Sustainable Drainage Systems), often requiring no planning permission.
Edging and soldier course
Concrete haunching-secured retaining edges prevent lateral spread and protect long-term integrity.
Wide design choice
Herringbone, basketweave, and circular patterns in clay, concrete, or natural stone to match any home style.
Work Process
Our Block Paving Process
Free Site Visit & Survey:
We establish levels, mark out the area, and provide a full quote with no hidden costs.
Excavation:
Digging to 200–250mm to accommodate sub-base and paviors, with all spoil removed from site.
Sub-base Installation:
Layers of MOT Type 1 compacted with geotextile weed membranes for stability.
Edge Restraints:
Kerbs and soldier courses set in haunching concrete to form a rigid perimeter.
Bedding & Laying:
Sharp sand screeding followed by precision block laying and cutting.
Compaction & Jointing:
Final plate compaction and kiln-dried sand brushing to lock the surface.
Brands We Use
We specify materials from established, quality-assured manufacturers:
- Marshalls
- Brett Paving
- Tobermore
- Bradstone
- Aggregate Industries
- Breedon Group
- Rompox
- Sika
- Terram
- ACO