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Block paving driveways in Milton Keynes
Block paving driveways in Milton Keynes go wrong underneath, not on top: too little sub-base, no edge restraint and nowhere for the water to go.
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- 16 years on the tools
- 4.94 from 60 reviews
- Fully insured
- Free written quotes
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Denis looks at the job, photographs what he finds and sends you a written price. No hard sell and no sales visit.
16 years on the tools
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Dig out and sub-base
The old surface and soft ground come out to the depth the drive actually needs for vehicles, then MOT type one goes in, compacted in layers. That is the part that decides whether you get ruts in two winters.
Edges and falls
Edge courses haunched in concrete so the blocks cannot creep sideways, and falls set to a drainage channel or a soakaway so water leaves the drive instead of running at the front door.
Blocks and finishes
Standard block, cobble setts and larger format flags, with a contrasting border or a soldier course to frame it. Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated so it locks up solid.
What is included
- Dug out to the right depth
- Compacted MOT type one sub-base
- Edges haunched in concrete
- Falls and drainage designed in
- Block, cobble and flag options
- Old surface taken away
How a block paving driveway is built
- Survey and levels. Levels taken from the house, the road and the drainage, so the finished drive falls the right way.
- Dig out. The old surface and soft ground removed to the depth a drive for cars needs.
- Sub-base. MOT type 1 laid and compacted in layers with a plate compactor.
- Edges. Edging kerbs or a soldier course set in concrete to stop the blocks spreading.
- Lay the blocks. Blocks laid on a screeded sand bed in the pattern you choose, with cuts made neatly at the edges.
- Sand and compact. Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated so it locks together.
Signs your driveway needs replacing
- Ruts where the car parks
- Blocks sinking or lifting
- Weeds growing through the joints
- Water pooling by the front door
- Cracked or crumbling tarmac or concrete
- Edges breaking away
Driveway options
- Standard block: Hard-wearing and easy to repair one block at a time.
- Cobble sett: A tumbled, older look.
- Permeable block: Lets rainwater drain through so it soaks away on your own land.
- Borders and kerbs: A contrasting border or kerb edge to frame the drive.
- Drainage channel: A linear drain across the drive by the garage or front door, connected to a soakaway, where the levels mean water would otherwise run towards the house.
How long it takes
A typical two-car driveway is about a week from dig out to the last sweep, depending on weather and how much comes out.
What affects the price
- Area of the drive
- Depth of dig out and waste
- Block chosen
- Drainage required
- Kerbs, steps and borders
One fixed written price after the free visit.
Aftercare
Brush the joints and top up the sand where needed, and treat weeds early. Oil marks lift best when cleaned quickly.
Photographs from our own jobs
Real work, photographed on site by our team. Tap a photograph to see the job it came from.
Recent work
Real jobs, photographed on site. No stock photography anywhere on this website.
What our customers say
Verbatim from our TrustATrader profile, which has 60 reviews at 4.94 out of 5.
5.0/5
Denis was friendly and professional, clearly explaining the work. The new insulated roof, fascias, and guttering look incredible. The team were efficient and respectful throughout. Highly recommend All Pro Roofing & Guttering.
5.0/5
Always on time polite and very informative keeping me up to date with videos of the work taking place. I would definitely use them again.
5.0/5
Had a gutter fall off overnight with all the heavy wind! Popped over and fixed with no fuss, happy customer.
How it works
- Tell Denis about the jobYour postcode and what needs doing, by phone or through the form.
- He looks at it properlyOn the roof or in the garden, not a guess from the pavement.
- You see the photographsPictures of what is actually wrong, sent to you.
- Fixed written priceOne figure, in writing, that does not move once we start.
Common questions
Do I need planning permission for a driveway?
Not usually if the surface is permeable or the water drains to a border or soakaway on your own land. Draining straight onto the road is what causes problems.
How long does a driveway take?
A typical two-car drive is around a week from dig out to sanding in, weather depending.
Can you do resin instead?
We will quote block paving as standard. If you have your heart set on resin we will tell you honestly whether your base suits it.
How deep should a driveway base be?
Deep enough for vehicles on your ground. We dig out and lay compacted MOT type 1 to suit, which is what stops ruts forming.
Can a block drive be repaired?
Yes. A sunk area is lifted, the base made good and the same blocks relaid.
Do I need planning permission for a new drive?
Usually not if the surface is permeable or the water drains to a border or soakaway on your own land. Draining straight onto the road is what needs permission.
Recent jobs like this
Finished work in our gallery, photographed by our team from start to finish.
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