Block Paving Driveways
Versatile, High-Strength Block Paving Custom Built for Your Home
Block paving remains one of the most popular and durable choices for driveway installations across Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, and Eastleigh. Offering unlimited design versatility, block paved driveways can be customized with herringbone, basketweave, or staggered bond laying patterns using classic concrete blocks or vintage tumbled Tegula pavers.
Every block driveway installation built by our team rests upon a heavily compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base and sharp sand bedding course. Finished with kiln-dried silica sand jointing and recessed manhole covers, our block paved surfaces deliver exceptional curb appeal and handle heavy vehicle loads with ease.
Block Paving FAQs
Expert Answers to Block Paving Driveway Questions
Read details on sub-base preparation, joint sand maintenance, block choices, and drainage.
How deep should the MOT sub-base be for a block paved driveway?
We excavate and install a minimum 150mm depth of compacted MOT Type 1 aggregate sub-base over geotextile membrane.
How do you prevent weeds from growing in block paving joints?
We compact kiln-dried silica sand tightly into joints and recommend applying acrylic sealers to lock sand in place.
Can block paving support heavy commercial or trade vehicles?
Yes, installing 60mm or 80mm thick heavy-duty paving blocks over reinforced sub-bases supports heavy vehicle loads.
What block paving patterns are available?
Popular patterns include 45-degree or 90-degree herringbone, stretcher bond, and decorative basketweave borders.
Do block paved driveways require drainage channels?
Yes, we install linear channel drains connected to soakaways or existing gully drains to comply with SuDS standards.
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