Block paving consists of a special kind of cuboid-shaped paving brick that has been specifically designed to take the heavy knocks on driveways, paths, walkways and patios. The bricks are constructed to be extra strong and durable so that they can cope with the toughest treatment that comes their way. There’s plenty of that. And they’re not only highly decorative, but they’re also ultra-hard-wearing, non-slip and practically maintenance-free.
Another great advantage of block paving is that if your driveway gets damaged you can just replace a single brick rather than having to have the whole thing redone.
And though they may be extremely practical, economical and low-maintenance, bricks like this have never looked as handsome as they do now. These days, block paving comes in a remarkable variety of shades and forms: you can have practically any colour and finish you want, from gun-metal greys to lighter tones from the other end of the palette that always look fantastic when the sun shines down. Or maybe you’d prefer natural granite for a look of sheer modern sophistication to turn your driveway into a shining path of beauty.
With more than 40 years’ experience in the building trade in Brighton and Sussex, G A Taylor Brickworks will provide with all the help you need to find the perfect block paving for your property. Our driveway paving is competitively priced and guaranteed to last and we’ll take you through all the steps from initial risk assessments and engineer’s drawings through to introducing you to modern paving bricks which are specially coated to protect against everyday stains and contaminants like moss, oil, bird droppings and modern chemicals.
Choice is everything. You can have block paving that looks traditional or rustic on your driveway, or perhaps you’d prefer something more cutting-edge from a stunning range of mix and match options. It’s surprisingly easy to find a style that suits you and the character of your property perfectly. All you need is a little imagination… you can opt for standard herringbone patterns, basketweave or one of many traditional rustic cobbles. You can have almost anything you want.
Whatever your tastes, we have endless inspirational and practical design ideas to help renew your worn-out driveway and give it kerb appeal. To meet with strict new guidelines covering the outflow of excess water at the front of homes, there are lots of permeable bricks you can buy that allow rainwater to filter down to the sub-base below. This is probably the best way of solving the problem.
Following a suitable site inspection, we’ll get the surface up to find out where all the cables and services run. Then we’ll excavate, making sure that sufficient soil is dug out before installing the sub-base, the road base and finally the paved layer. All work will be carried out in a measured and precise way, and at each stage we’ll compact the material using a vibrating plate. You’ll be pleasantly surprised but how quickly and efficiently we can get the job done.
Whether you want to convert your front garden from a single car parking space into one with room for every vehicle in the family, or you just want to change your driveway to make it look smart, it’s a good idea to get in touch with us to ask for a quotation. You’ll discover that, once we know what you want, the design we come up with will be awesome and extremely durable.
