How long does a block paved driveway last?

A drive laid on a full Type 1 sub-base with concrete-bedded edges should last 25+ years with only occasional re-sanding.

Do I need permeable paving?

Only if surface water can't drain to a lawn or existing soakaway. On the visit we confirm whether a standard or permeable build meets SuDS rules for your plot.

Can you match an existing pattern or colour?

Yes - we can extend or blend into an existing driveway using matching blocks or a complementary contrast border.

How long does the job take?

Most single-car drives complete in 4-6 working days; double-width or complex layouts run 7-10 days.

Will weeds come back through the joints?

Not with kilned polymeric jointing sand set properly - it locks the blocks and stops airborne seeds settling in.

Service

Block Paving Driveways

Block paving is our recommended finish where the driveway needs to handle turning cars, look tidy from the road, and last more than a decade without sinking. Every job is a full sub-base rebuild - not a re-lay on the old sand.

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Block Paving Driveways project by Knightscapes

What's included

Marshalls, Brett and Tobermore ranges
Full 150-250mm Type 1 sub-base
Concrete-bedded edge courses and soldier line
Permeable sub-base options for SuDS
Kilned jointing sand and plate compaction
Old drive strip out and disposal

Our process

01
Site visit
Measure, take levels, note falls and existing drainage.
02
Fixed quote
Written breakdown of blocks, depths, edging and any drainage runs.
03
Strip out
Existing surface removed, subsoil dug to depth and taken away.
04
Sub-base
Type 1 laid in 75mm layers and whacker-plated to a finished level.
05
Lay & cut
Edge course bedded in concrete, field blocks laid, cuts made to the pattern.
06
Finish
Kilned sand brushed in, final compaction, wash down and aftercare notes.

What to expect on a block paving driveway

Typical timeline

4-10 working days

Most domestic block paving driveways projects complete in this window.

Indicative pricing

Most block paved driveways run £3,200 to £11,500 depending on size, block choice and drainage.

Why us

30+ years on the tools across Surrey & Hampshire. Family-run, fully insured, no subcontracted crews.

Local factors we plan around

clay subsoils around Ottershaw, Fleet and Aldershot that need a deeper sub-base than the manufacturer minimum
shared brick-paved frontages where the new drive has to join a neighbour's soldier course cleanly
sloped fronts where the edge course has to be stepped rather than continuous
properties where the existing drive lacks kerb restraint, causing the outer blocks to walk out over time

Frequently asked questions

How long does a block paved driveway last?: A drive laid on a full Type 1 sub-base with concrete-bedded edges should last 25+ years with only occasional re-sanding.
Do I need permeable paving?: Only if surface water can't drain to a lawn or existing soakaway. On the visit we confirm whether a standard or permeable build meets SuDS rules for your plot.
Can you match an existing pattern or colour?: Yes - we can extend or blend into an existing driveway using matching blocks or a complementary contrast border.
How long does the job take?: Most single-car drives complete in 4-6 working days; double-width or complex layouts run 7-10 days.
Will weeds come back through the joints?: Not with kilned polymeric jointing sand set properly - it locks the blocks and stops airborne seeds settling in.