Block paving · Chester
Block Paving in Chester
Block paved driveways, paths and patios for homes across Chester, laid on a proper base with neat borders. Free surveys, no deposit and a 5-year guarantee.
Block paving in Chester
Block paving that suits Chester homes
Block paving is still the most popular driveway we lay in Chester, and it’s easy to see why. It works on a terrace in Hoole with a tight frontage and steps to the door, and it works on a wide double drive in Great Boughton or Christleton. You choose the pattern, the colour and the border, and we make it fit.
Most of our Chester block paving uses Marshalls products. Herringbone is the strongest pattern for driveways and the most common choice, with a contrasting border to frame it. Charcoal and grey blends suit newer houses, and brindle or red tones often look right against older brickwork.
- Materials
- Marshalls block paving
- Guarantee
- 5 years
- Areas
- All of Chester
- Payment
- No deposit, pay on completion
Why choose it
Why block paving?
Lots of looks
Herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond, with borders and colours to suit the house.
Hard-wearing
Laid on a proper compacted base, block paving copes with cars and vans for years.
Easy to repair
If a block is ever damaged or stained, it can be lifted and replaced.
Permeable options
Permeable block paving lets rain soak through, which helps with the planning rules.
Good to know
Block paving and the planning rules in Chester
If you want to pave the whole frontage with nowhere for rain to run off, permeable block paving is worth considering. It looks the same as standard block paving, but the water drains through the joints and base, so you won’t need planning permission for the driveway. Standard block paving is fine too, as long as the water runs onto a lawn or border.
Recent work
Recent block paving work
How we do it
How we lay block paving
- 1
Survey and design
We measure up, check levels and drainage, and agree the pattern, colour and border.
- 2
Dig out
The old surface is removed and the ground excavated to the right depth.
- 3
Sub-base and edging
A compacted stone base goes down and the edge courses are set in concrete.
- 4
Laying the blocks
Blocks are laid on a sharp sand bed, cut neatly at the edges and compacted.
- 5
Jointing and clean-up
Joints are filled with kiln-dried sand, the drive is cleaned and we check it with you.
Where we work
Areas we cover in and around Chester
We cover the whole city and the villages around it, including Hoole, Upton, Vicars Cross, Great Boughton, Huntington, Christleton, Handbridge, Saltney, Blacon and Waverton.
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FAQs
Questions people ask
How long does block paving take in Chester?
Most block paved driveways take one to two weeks, depending on the size and how much groundwork is needed. We’ll give you a timescale with your quote.
Which block paving pattern is best for a driveway?
Herringbone. The blocks lock together, so it handles cars turning and braking better than other patterns. Basketweave and stretcher bond suit paths and patios.
Can you match block paving to an older Chester house?
Yes. Brindle, red and buff blends often suit older brick, and we can bring samples so you can see them against the house.
Do I need planning permission for block paving in Chester?
Not if it’s permeable block paving or the water drains onto a lawn or border. A non-permeable driveway over 5m² with nowhere for water to go would need permission.
