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Driveways & Patios

Block Paving

Hard-wearing block paved driveways in countless colours, shapes and patterns.

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Block Paving by Hertsmere Driveways

What we do

Block Paving in Hertfordshire

Block paving is popular for good reason: it comes in more shapes, sizes, textures and colours than any other driveway surface, so no two drives need look the same. It is strong enough to carry the weight of vehicles, which is why the same blocks are used on docks and airport aprons, and when it is laid on a proper base by an experienced team it stays flat and keeps its looks for years.

Upkeep is straightforward, a wash with soapy water or a jet wash brings it back, and because individual blocks lift out, a section can be repaired or an oil stain replaced without redoing the whole drive. Block paving is versatile too, so we use it for paths, steps and edging to pull a frontage together.

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Call for a chat or send us a few details and we will get straight back to you. You only pay once you're happy with the results.

What's Included

  • Excavation to the depth the ground needs
  • A compacted sub-base and laying course
  • Blocks laid to your chosen pattern and colour
  • Cut edges and a haunched, restrained perimeter
  • Kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints
  • Waste removed and the site left clean

Satisfaction guaranteed

Every job we take on comes with a free site survey and a fixed price in writing. You only pay once the work is finished and you are happy with it.

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Step by step

How We Do It

From your first call to signing off the finished block paving, here is how it goes.

  1. 1

    Free Site Survey

    We measure the area and go through block ranges, colours and laying patterns with you.

  2. 2

    Written Quotation

    A fixed written price, with nothing to pay up front.

  3. 3

    Base Preparation

    We dig out, remove the spoil and build a firm, well-drained sub-base.

  4. 4

    Laying

    Blocks are laid to pattern, cut in neatly and locked with an edge restraint.

Our work

Recent Block Paving

A few of our own block paving projects across Hertfordshire and North London.

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Honest, upfront pricing

What Affects the Price

No two block paving jobs are the same, so we never quote a rough figure over the phone. After a free, no-obligation site survey you get a single fixed price in writing, agreed before we start. These are the main things that move that price up or down:

  • 1The area and the laying pattern (herringbone and detailed patterns take longer)
  • 2The block range you pick
  • 3The depth of base the ground and expected traffic call for
  • 4Edging, steps and any drainage channels
  • 5Removal of the existing surface
  • 6Cutting-in around curves, manholes and awkward shapes

Areas we cover

Where We Work

Based at Stockbreach Road in Hatfield, we lay block paving right across Hertfordshire and North London. Here are the towns we cover most often:

  • Hatfield
  • Welwyn Garden City
  • St Albans
  • Hertford
  • Harpenden
  • Hemel Hempstead
  • Barnet
  • Edgware
  • Enfield
  • Harrow
  • Stanmore
  • Northwood

Not on the list? We travel a little further too — give us a call and we will let you know.

Block Paving: Common Questions

How do I keep block paving looking new?

A wash with soapy water or a jet wash keeps it smart. We can also clean and re-sand an older drive and seal it to slow down weeds and staining.

Will weeds grow through the joints?

Kiln-dried sand and a firm base keep most weeds out. Sealing the finished drive helps further, and any that do appear brush away easily.

Can you repair a sunken area?

Yes. One of the advantages of block paving is that individual blocks lift out, so we can re-lay a dip or replace a stained block without touching the rest.

Which laying pattern should I choose?

Herringbone is the strongest for a driveway and copes best with turning vehicles, while stretcher bond and basketweave suit paths and patios. We will go through the options with your block choice.

Can you match the paving to my house?

Yes. With the range of colours, sizes and textures available, we pick blocks that sit well with your brick and render rather than a one-size-fits-all finish.
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