Block paving driveways in Guildford
Block paving is a popular choice across Guildford for neat, attractive driveways that suit both period homes and newer estates. We lay block paving properly with strong sub-bases, sharp cuts and tidy edges so it looks right from the road and stands up to daily parking.
Typical block paving projects in Guildford include:
- Front garden conversions in GU1 and GU2 with extra parking space
- Wider drives in Merrow, Burpham and Stoughton with matching paths
- Raised or stepped entrances on sloping plots
- Courtyard-style drives for larger homes on the outskirts of town
We’ll help you pick block shapes, colours and borders that suit the property rather than whatever happens to be on offer.
Proper preparation and laying
Guildford’s mixed ground conditions mean the base is as important as the blocks themselves. We:
- Excavate to the correct depth and dispose of spoil properly
- Lay and compact MOT Type 1 to form a strong foundation
- Use sharp sand screeds for a flat, even laying surface
- Cut blocks neatly around manholes, steps, walls and features
Once laid, the blocks are compacted and kiln-dried sand brushed in to lock them together.