Block Paving Coventry

Block paving in Coventry provides one of the stronger driveways surface finishes. This can vary between the cheapest to more expensive brick choices but even the cheaper bricks will provide a good level of robustness to your pathway. Another plus point which block paving has over most of the other driveway options is that it is made up by lacing adjoining bricks alongside each other, rather than once solid layer of surface material. This means that should there be an incident which causes damage to your driveway if your bricks are not able to withstand the impact it is a relatively straightforward task to remove the broken bricks and replace them with new bricks. Whilst initially it will be obvious which are the new bricks, over a short period of time the new ones will take on the same weathered appearance as the others. If you decide to do your replacement just after a jet wash you will struggle to tell which bricks have been replaced.

The cost of block paving will depend on the total size of the area to be paved, along with the existing base, the state of the ground, slope and also what brick or brick types you will want to select. As a rough guideline for a small area a cost of around £120 a m2 with costs starting to drop when a total area greater than 40m2 is required. As with any cost predictions there are many other factors to look at as every driveway installation is unique so we always recommend getting a site quote.

Since it is important to ensure that bricks do not protrude and create a trip hazard the preparation of the groundwork is key - especially if there is a fairly steep slope to take into consideration. Too steep and block paving may not be a viable option. Obtaining a strong, stable base is vital to ensure that each block remains fixed in place. Sometimes this may require the sub base to be deeper which can also affect overall costs. An initial sealant will help retard the formation of weeds and moss to start with but will also allow water to drain through the gaps between blocks. Unless you have a sizable slope on of the other advantages of block paving is that water will naturally run through the bricks negating the needs for additional soakaways and drainage alterations to be made.

Over time black paving will undergo an natural weathering process, which can't be avoided. Over time you may start to get the urge to freshen up your block paving. When you do it is important to follow a few simple rules to ensure your driveway continues to look and perform well for many years to come. Firstly, it is recommended that for the first few weeks after your block paving has been laid that any cleaning and maintenance is fairly gentle. Sweeping with a brush to collect lose, top debris, leaves or litter is advised to allow the jointing material between the bricks to set properly. The worst thing to do is to jet wash early on, as once the jointing material is dislodged the gaps created provide the perfect environment for seeds to into and moss and weeds to develop in the joints.

Once the jointing material has set then you can use warm soapy water and a stiff brush to give the bricks a gentle scrub. This process should allow you to keep on top of the build up of dirt on your bricks. If you have left cleaning for a whilst and there is a greater build up of dirt then a pressure washer can be used BUT only if you have your jointing sand on hand to brush into the gaps soon after you have completed your jet wash