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Block Paving Driveways in Cheshire & the Wirral
We lay block paved driveways, paths and patios across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and the Wirral. Every job gets a proper dig-out, a compacted sub-base and solid edging, and it's guaranteed for five years.
What is block paving?
Block paved driveways that are built to last
A block paved driveway is made from individual concrete blocks, laid on a compacted stone sub-base and locked together with kiln-dried sand. Because every block is separate, the surface copes well with the weight of cars, and a damaged block can be lifted and replaced without redoing the whole drive.
We design each drive around the house: the pattern, the colour, a contrasting border, and how it meets paths, steps and lawns. We lay Marshalls and Stonemarket block, and we're an approved Marshalls installer.
- Time on site
- Usually 1–2 weeks
- Guarantee
- 5 years, materials and workmanship
- Patterns
- Herringbone, basketweave, stretcher bond
- Payment
- No deposit, pay on completion
Why block paving
Why people choose a block paved drive
It's still the most popular driveway we lay, and for good reason.
Your choice of design
Pick the pattern, colour and border to suit the house, and we'll draw it out on the survey.
Strong and hard-wearing
Laid on a proper base, it takes the weight of cars and vans and copes with our weather.
Easy to look after
A sweep and the odd wash keeps it looking right, and a damaged block can be swapped out.
Smartens up the house
A tidy new drive makes a big difference to the front of a house and how it looks from the road.
Patterns and colours
Block paving patterns and colours
These are the patterns and ranges we lay most. Colours on a screen are only a guide, so we bring real samples to the survey.
Colour ranges
Swatches are approximate. Ask us to bring samples of any colour on your survey.
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Herringbone
Blocks lock together in every direction, so it is the strongest choice for driveways that take cars every day.
Basketweave
Pairs of blocks laid at right angles. A traditional look that suits paths, patios and smaller drives.
Stretcher bond
Blocks laid in straight rows like brickwork. Clean and simple, and often used for borders.
How we lay it
How we lay a block paved driveway
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Free survey and design
We measure up, check levels and drainage, and help you choose a pattern and colour.
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Dig out and sub-base
The old surface comes up and we lay and compact a stone sub-base to the right depth.
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Edging and laying
Kerbs and edging go in first, then the blocks are laid to your chosen pattern.
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Finishing touches
Joints are filled with kiln-dried sand and the drive is compacted. Sealing is available if you want it.
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Final check
We go over every detail with you and leave the site clean and tidy.
Recent work
Recent block paving work
Where we work
Block paving near you
Block paving across West Cheshire, the Wirral and Flintshire. We also lay block paving in Warrington, Runcorn, Wrexham and along the North Wales coast.
Block paving in Chester
Hoole, Upton, Vicars Cross, Huntington, Saltney, Christleton and nearby villages.
Block paving on the Wirral
Heswall, West Kirby, Hoylake, Bebington, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Moreton and Neston.
Block paving in Ellesmere Port
Little Sutton, Great Sutton, Whitby, Hooton, Willaston and Ince.
Block paving in Frodsham
Helsby, Kingsley, Elton, Alvanley and the villages towards Runcorn.
Block paving in Deeside & Buckley
Connah’s Quay, Queensferry, Shotton, Hawarden, Broughton and Buckley.
Block paving in Mold & Flint
Mold, Flint, Northop, Mynydd Isa and the villages around them.
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FAQs
Block paving questions
The things people ask us most about block paved driveways.
How long does a block paved driveway take?
Most of our block paved driveways are finished within 1–2 weeks, depending on the size of the drive and how much groundwork it needs. We give you a start date and timescale with your quote.
Can I choose my own design?
Yes. You choose the pattern, the colour and the border, and we bring samples and photos of jobs we have done to the survey.
Is block paving easy to maintain?
Yes. A sweep and the odd wash keeps it looking right, and topping up the jointing sand every so often helps keep weeds out. A damaged block can be lifted and replaced.
Do I need planning permission for block paving?
Usually not, as long as rainwater runs off into a lawn or border, or you use permeable block paving. A non-permeable surface over 5 m² in a front garden needs permission. We check this on the survey.
Block paving or resin: which is better?
Both last well when they are laid on a proper base. Block paving is easy to repair and suits most houses; resin gives a smooth, modern finish and drains through. We can show you both on the survey.
Do you offer finance on block paving?
Yes. Finance is available through iDeal4Finance, and there is no deposit to pay us. You pay when the job is finished.
Which areas do you cover for block paving?
Most of our block paving is in Chester, the Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Deeside, Buckley, Mold and Flint. We also work in Warrington, Runcorn, Wrexham and along the North Wales coast.
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