Block paving patios
Block Paving Patios in Manchester
A tough, good-looking patio that can be shaped to any garden and repaired block by block.
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Block paved patios built on a solid base
Block paving is not just for driveways. Laid in a garden, small concrete or clay blocks make a hard-wearing patio that can follow curves, wrap around steps and borders, and be laid in patterns from herringbone to basketweave. It also ties in neatly if your drive is already block paved.
The blocks are laid on a screeded sand bed over a compacted sub-base, held in by edge courses set in concrete, then vibrated in and jointed with kiln-dried sand. If a block is ever stained or damaged, it can be lifted and replaced without breaking up the patio.
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Block paving patterns for patios
Herringbone
Blocks interlock at an angle for a strong, busy pattern that looks at home in both modern and traditional gardens.
Basketweave
Pairs of blocks set at right angles for a classic, woven look that suits smaller seating areas.
Stretcher bond
Simple staggered rows, like brickwork. Laid across the garden it can make a narrow space feel wider.
Borders and soldier courses
A contrasting edge course frames the patio and doubles as the restraint that stops the blocks from spreading.
What's included
What we include with a block paved patio
Set out in your free written quote
- Layout, pattern and colour advice
- Excavation and waste removal
- Weed membrane where suitable
- Compacted stone sub-base
- Edge restraints bedded in concrete
- Screeded sand laying course
- Neat cuts around edges and drains
- Kiln-dried sand jointing
Fancy a block paved patio? Book your free visit
We will help you pick a block, colour and pattern, then put the price in writing.
Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why choose us for your block paved patio
Block paving relies on what holds it together underneath. As a family-run, fully insured business, we build that part properly so your patio stays flat and tight.
Solid edge restraints
Concrete-backed edging stops blocks creeping apart over time.
Well compacted base
Layered compaction prevents dips and ruts from forming.
Clean cutting
Accurate cuts at edges and around drains give a crisp finish.
Free design ideas
We will suggest patterns and borders that suit your garden and home.
What our customers say
Read what our customers say about their gardens, patios and driveways.
Pricing
What affects the cost of a block paved patio
You will get a written quote after a free visit, with the full scope of work listed.
- The size of the patio
- Concrete or clay blocks and the colour range
- Pattern complexity and number of cuts
- Borders, steps and drainage channels
- Access and waste removal
How we carry out the work
How we build a block paved patio
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Set out and dig
We mark out the shape, set levels with a fall away from the house and dig out to the depth the base needs.
Base and edging
The sub-base is laid and compacted in layers, then the edge course is set in concrete to lock everything in.
Lay the pattern
Blocks are laid onto a screeded sand bed in your chosen pattern, with clean cuts around the edges and any drains.
Compact and joint
A plate compactor beds the blocks in, then kiln-dried sand is brushed into the joints until they are full and firm.
About us
A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth
Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.
You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.
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No obligation
Our work
Recent work by Nice & Tidy
A few of our recent jobs across Manchester. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Areas we cover
Block Paving Patios across Greater Manchester
Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.
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Good to know
Block paving patio questions
Is block paving a good choice for a patio?
Will weeds grow between the blocks?
Clay or concrete blocks?
Does a block paved patio need a drain?
Get in touch
Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Call or message the team for free, no-obligation advice.
- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester
