Block Paving & Gravel Driveways in Uxbridge & West London

Block Paving Driveway Installation, Step by Step

A block paved driveway starts with a proper excavation. We dig out to the right depth for a residential driveway sub-base, remove the spoil, and compact the ground underneath. Then a Type 1 hardcore sub-base goes in, layered and compacted in passes so the finished surface has the strength to hold a car without rutting or settling.

On top of the sub-base we lay a sand bedding layer, screed it flat, and lay the blocks in your chosen pattern. Edge restraints are concreted in along the perimeter so the blocks can't shift outwards over time. Once the blocks are down, kiln-dried sand goes into the joints and gets vibrated in until the whole surface locks together. Skip any of those stages and the driveway moves under load. We don't.

Block Paving or Gravel — Choosing Your Driveway

We install two driveway materials: block paving and gravel. Block paving is the more involved install but it gives you the cleanest, most permanent finish. Once it's down it stays put, it doesn't track stones into the house, and it's easy to lift and re-lay individual blocks if you ever need utility access underneath.

Gravel is a faster, lower-cost option that suits longer driveways and rural-style properties. The install is simpler, the maintenance is occasional top-ups rather than serious repairs, and the look is softer than a paved surface. The trade-off is that gravel needs the right edging and the right sub-base to stop it migrating, and it doesn't suit every type of vehicle or driveway shape. We'll talk you through which one fits your property when we visit.

How Much Does a New Driveway Cost?

Driveway cost depends on the size, the material, the access, and what's already there. A block paved driveway is more of an investment per square metre than gravel because the install involves more groundwork, more skilled labour, and the blocks themselves cost more than loose stone. A gravel driveway is the cheaper option per square metre but tends to need topping up every few years.

As with patios, we don't quote without seeing the driveway first. Small things make a big difference: whether the existing surface needs lifting, whether the ground falls towards the house, how much spoil needs taking away, whether there's room for a wagon to access the site. We'll give you a written quote after the site visit that covers everything, with no extras dropped in later.

Driveway Installation Across West London

We install driveways across Uxbridge, West London, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, including Ealing, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Holland Park, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, and the surrounding areas.