Block paving driveways
Clay or concrete blocks in herringbone or stretcher bond, on a compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base with a proper border.
Every block in its place.
Driveways and patios in Hemel Hempstead, planned properly, laid to last.
Gravel drives that stay put.
Gravel drives with stabilising grids from £45 per m²
Block paving, laid in herringbone.
Block paving from £95 per m²
Sandstone patios.
Sandstone patios from £120 per m²
Settwell. Driveways and patios in Hemel Hempstead.
Free written quotes on 01632 960667
Gravel drives that stay put.
Gravel drives with stabilising grids from £45 per m²
Block paving, laid in herringbone.
Block paving from £95 per m²
Sandstone patios.
Sandstone patios from £120 per m²
Services
What we lay
Gravel driveways
Golden or flint gravel over stabilising grids, so it stays level and the ruts never come back.
Sandstone and porcelain patios
Indian sandstone or porcelain slabs on a full mortar bed, pointed neatly and laid to fall.
Paths and steps
Garden paths, side returns and steps that are even underfoot, with risers set to a comfortable height.
Edging and kerbs
Granite setts, block edging and kerbs bedded in concrete, so the edges hold their line for years.
Permeable drives and drainage
Permeable block paving and drainage channels that take rainwater away from the house and off the road.
Before and after
One drive, five days
How a job runs
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Visit and measure
We come out, measure the area and check levels, drainage and access.
- 02
Written quote
A fixed price in writing within three days, with every layer listed.
- 03
Dig out and sub-base
We take out the old surface and lay a compacted, properly drained base.
- 04
Lay, cut and sand
Blocks or slabs laid and cut to the edges, then kiln-dried sand brushed in.
Reviews
What customers say
“Our drive was a mess of ruts and puddles. Gary’s team dug it out, laid herringbone with a charcoal edge and left the road cleaner than they found it.”
“Asha talked us through sandstone versus porcelain without any push. The patio went down in four days and every joint is neat.”
“The written quote matched the final bill to the pound. The new channel drain finally stops the water running into the garage.”
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Usually not. A front drive is fine without permission if it is permeable, drains onto your own garden or is under five square metres. A larger hard surface that drains onto the road needs permission, and we check this at the visit.
How long does a block-paved drive take?
Most single drives take four to six working days from dig-out to the final sand. We give you the dates in the written quote.
What sub-base do you use?
Compacted MOT Type 1, usually 150 mm deep for a drive and 100 mm for a patio, laid in layers and compacted with a plate.
Do you take the old surface away?
Yes. Old gravel, slabs and soil go in our own skip and the cost is included in the quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Ten years on workmanship.
Free quotes, written down, no pressure.
Asha or Gary will come out, measure up and talk it through. You get a written quote with the sub-base, edging and drainage spelled out.
