Block paving in Greater Manchester
Manchester Block Paving Driveways
Hard-wearing block drives laid on a proper base, with borders and patterns to suit your house.
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Local Manchester Block Drive Contractors
Block paving is still one of the most popular driveway finishes in Greater Manchester, and for good reason. Laid well, it carries cars without fuss, looks smart for years and can be lifted and relaid in patches if it ever needs attention.
We are a family-run team based in Failsworth. We dig out, build the sub-base, set concrete-haunched edging, then lay, cut, sand and compact the blocks ourselves.
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Why block paving works on a family drive
Benefits of Block Paving in Manchester
Individual blocks flex with small ground movement instead of cracking, so a block drive copes well with the weight of cars turning on it every day.
If a utility company needs to dig, or a patch gets oil stained, the affected blocks can be lifted and relaid with the same paving. Choose from a wide range of colours, textures and laying patterns, and add a border to frame the drive.
Block paving patterns and finishes
Herringbone
Blocks laid at an angle interlock tightly, which makes this the strongest pattern for drives that take regular traffic.
Basketweave
Pairs of blocks laid at right angles for a traditional look that suits older terraces and cottages.
Stretcher bond
Rows laid like brickwork, a clean, simple pattern that suits narrow or straight drives.
Tumbled and textured blocks
Softened edges and a weathered face give a more relaxed, aged finish than crisp flat-top blocks.
What's included
Block Paving is a Great Choice for Manchester Driveways
Complement Your New Block Paving with the Following:
- Contrasting borders and bands
- Matching block paved paths
- Brick or block steps
- Low garden and boundary walls
- Raised planters and borders
- Drainage channels at the garage or road edge
- Gravel or planted edges
- A block paving patio to match
Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why Choose Us For Your New Manchester Driveway?
A block drive is only as good as what is under it. We take the time over excavation, sub-base and edging so the paving stays level and tight.
Proper sub-base
Compacted in layers to suit your ground, so the drive does not dip where the car stands.
Solid edge restraint
Haunched edging holds the blocks in place and keeps the joints tight.
Neat cutting
Clean cuts around drains, steps and borders are what make a block drive look finished.
Family-run and insured
A local, fully insured firm that leaves the site tidy at the end of every day.
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Pricing
What affects the cost of block paving
We price block paving after measuring up, and the written quote shows the blocks, base, edging and extras, so you know exactly what is included.
- Driveway size and shape
- Block type, colour and finish
- Laying pattern and number of cuts
- Depth of dig and ground conditions
- Borders, steps and drainage channels
How we carry out the work
How we lay a block paving driveway
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Excavate
We remove the old surface and soil to the depth needed for the sub-base, bedding sand and blocks.
Build the sub-base
Crushed stone is laid in layers and compacted with a plate or roller, with falls set to carry water away from the house.
Set the edging
Edging blocks or kerbs are bedded and haunched in concrete so the paving cannot creep outwards.
Lay, sand and compact
Blocks go down on screeded sand, are cut neatly at the edges, then kiln-dried sand is brushed in and the surface compacted.
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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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 Driveways 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 driveway questions
Why do some block drives sink or go uneven?
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Can you match paving I already have?
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- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester
