Block Paving can be used pretty much anywhere , driveways, paths and patios are all popular projects people use block paving to create great design that will provide many years of service.
They are a popular and more decorative alternative to the traditional asphalt surface or plain concrete and due to their long lasting and cheap maintenance are used in areas such as airport taxi-ways.
When it comes to designs the possibilities are pretty much endless, with a plethora of difference colours, brick designs and install patterns.
There is a nice range of colours available for paving your driveway or patio area so it doesn’t take much to come up with a design especially if altering the colour for borders.
As part of our design process we also create free design mocks for driveways and patios using CAD design
Standard rectangular blocks are by far the most popular choice for block paved drives in the UK. They come in a range of different colours and patterns with a thickness 40mm through to 100mm.
Tegula Block Paving – If you fancy something different to usual block paving you might want to consider Marshalls Tegula block paving. This style of paving gives a natural stone look and is available in four different colours – Traitional, Grey, Harvest and Hazelnut.
Argent Block Paving – Marshall Argent block paving is a man made block designed to look like granite. It has a great contemporary look and is available in a choice of three colours – Light, Graphite and Dark.
Stretcher bond – The most simplest offset block paving pattern where the joints are offset by exactly half the width of the blocks. It is usually laid in areas where the install wont be receiving vehicular traffic such as pathways and patios.
Herringbone – This interlocking pattern is extremely popular for driveways as the interlocking of the blocks ensures the blocks aren’t moved out of position as vehicles are breaking and turning on the surface.
The herringbone design can be laid at both 45° and 90° designs.
Basket Weave – Similar to Stretcher bond, basket weave paving patterns are used for pathways or patio areas with light foot traffic.
The install area is dug out to a depth of approx 200mm making sure that the finished level is 150mm below the damp proof course in the brick of any adjoining buildings. If there are soft spots these are filled with sub-base material.
A slight slope is constructed with a 1:40 fall across the width of the drive and a 1:80 fall along the length t o aid the dispersion of standing water. Edge restraints are then laid with the sub-base added inside of the edge restraints and raked to the desired level in layers of 50mm.
A Vibrating plate is passed over the area at least seven times to ensure the base is at least 100mm thick after it has been compacted. Once this has been done a layer of around 50mm of sharp sand is added and again compacted with the use of a vibrating plate. A second layer of sand is then added on top of this at a level of approximately 20mm, this layer of sand is then levelled to the correct falls using a string line, screeding rails and straight edge.
The blocks are then laid to the desired design by hand and the joints filled with kiln dried sand. After doing this, the drive is compacting with the vibrating plate. More kiln dried sand is swept over the drive and once again the driveway is compacted. This is done until all of the joints are full of sand.
All waste materials are removed from the site.
Shaun and the guys have done an excellent job of the front pathway and garden either side. They were reliable, professional and the finished job is brilliant workmanship. We changed the design slightly midway and they accommodated our change with no problems at all. I will be requesting them to complete some work for my… Read more “The finished job is brilliant workmanship”
Just wanted to say what a fantastic job Paul your fencer has done for us over the last couple of days. A very nice gentleman and obviously very good at what he… Read more “Fantastic Fencer”
Resin bound surfacing to paths and patio, done to a very high standard by a dedicated… Read more “A very high standard by a dedicated workforce”
I chose Peterborough Improvements to install a 20 panel closed board fence with concrete posts and gravel board they also installed two sleeper high flower beds in four separate areas of my garden. The work was carried out to an extremely high standard with the installation team being professional and polite throughout the installation period.… Read more “Competitively priced and super value for the money”
The patio looks great and has really transformed the garden. Thank you so much for making everything so easy and for doing such a great… Read more “Couldn’t be more happy”
Excellent patio and path update carried out by friendly and professional… Read more “Friendly and professional workers”
I had a fence that was in desperate need of replacing, I had multiple quotes all were relatively expensive (it was roughly 45m) Shaun’s quote beat the others and the work was second to none. Paul came around and spoke to me about the work and then had it all finished in about 4 days.… Read more “Top class service, top job – would recommend and would 100% use again”
Just had Shaun and his team custom-make and fit a garden gate to existing railings at my Mum’s property. In short, they were fantastic! They delivered ahead of time, on the quoted price, and kept us informed every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend them, their people, or their work highly enough. Truly 5-Star… Read more “Truly 5-Star service !!”
Just had a fence installed in Kings Cliffe. Shaun was excellent with communications, quoting and visiting to confirm details. Danny who did the job was superb. Always positive, nothing any trouble and regularly keeping us up to date. Finished job is excellent – just what we wanted and good value. Will happily recommend Peterborough Improvements… Read more “Finished job is excellent”
These guys are the best. We have just had our patio transformed using new Porcelain and the end result is something else. We will definitely be using Peterborough Improvements… Read more “These guys are the best”
Impressed & Delighted Having moved to Peterborough a month ago, I had no knowledge of the local tradesmen but knew that I wanted a quotation for replacing old fence in the rear of the property and an extension of the driveway at the front of the property to incorporate a pedestrian gate. I telephoned several… Read more “Impressed & Delighted”
We have had a full resin drive install done by Shaun’s lads. Absolutely chuffed to bits with the outcome. We had high expectations based on what we had heard about Peterborough Improvements, it is fair to say our expectations have been surpassed. Excellent quality and high standard of work from the lads. I have no… Read more “You will not be disappointed.”
Brilliant job, highly recommended. Can’t fault the service from start to… Read more “Brillant job, highly recommended”
What an absolutely brilliant job Steve has done installing new felt roof onto our extension. Whole job completed start to finish in a couple of days with minimum disruption.… Read more “What an absolutely brilliant job Steve has done”
Shaun and his team have transformed our old gravel driveway into something stunning. We are the envy of our neighbours who have all commented how nice it looks. Polite, professional workers and Georgia kept us updated as the job went on. Cannot recommend enough. Feel free to let any potential customers to pop by and… Read more “Polite, professional workers”
Just had a gate and fence put up. The guys did a great job and the cost reasonable. Would definitely… Read more “Eloise Parr”
Contacted Shaun to install a new gate and to repair an existing gate. Good communication throughout and very helpful. Work was carried out on time and to an excellent standard. Would recommend and will use again in the… Read more “Would recommend and will use again in the future”
Had my Resin driveway completed and looks awesome, the guys who worked on it was friendly and professional, the guys who dug it up kept in contact when they could work due to bad weather, pleased I went with these guys and a resin driveway!… Read more “Had my Resin driveway completed and looks awesome”
Absolutely fantastic job of our new driveway no hesitation in… Read more “No hesitation in recommending”
Had a fence installed a couple of days ago, work carried out really quickly after quote which was very reasonably priced. The lads turned up when they said they was going and work was of a very high standard. Would recommend to family and friends and would definitely use this company for further… Read more “Would definitely use this company for further work”
Very professional, Shaun and his guys are best in the area for resin bonded driveways, fantastic… Read more “Shaun and his guys are best in the area for resin bonded driveways”
The team of guys were very professional. We are over the moon with the final job on our driveway, we’ve had several people commenting as they have passed by. Thanks again Shaun and… Read more “The team of guys were very professional”
We are very pleased with our resin bound driveway. It looks great and has very neat edges. The installation team were tidy, friendly and professional. The price was competitive, the resin-bound surface laying went well. We had a large area done by Peterborough Improvements 2 years ago and this was their second job for… Read more “Their second job for us”
We’ve just had our drive extended and resin coated by Peterborough improvements. We would highly recommend them it’s been hassle free with an amazing end result. Many Thanks, Kevin and… Read more “We would highly recommend them”
Just had our driveway and patio completed in resin bonded and we love it. Our neighbours have all commented how fantastic it… Read more “Our neighbours have all commented how fantastic it looks”
Provided a competitive quote that was easy to understand at no cost. They also carried out a pre work visit to to check for anything that may have been missed in order to finalise the quote. The work that was carried out was of a very high standard and we are very happy with the… Read more “A very high standard”
We just can’t say enough about how pleased and impressed we are with our new block paved driveway and patio. In an age of complacency Peterborough Improvements are a shining example of excellence. All the installers were friendly, polite and professional. Their attention to detail shows in the beautiful results. We have already had several… Read more “Peterborough Improvements are a shining example of excellence”
Very friendly and professional. Even with an unexpected issue they dealt with it quickly and without fuss. Extremely happy with the results and turned out… Read more “Turned out fantastic”
Shaun and the lads transformed my unsightly, cracked, uneven concrete driveway into a lovely flat beautiful drive I could be proud of. The work was excellent keeping me informed prior to starting and worked hard throughout to leave an excellent finish. Would highly… Read more “Would highly recommend”
Simon has done an amazing job of our decking area despite some challenging… Read more “Great Job”
Fantastic job from the Peterborough Improvements team! Shaun came over the day I called & a quote for the work was with me in days. Trevor & the guys arrived on time & was impressed with their attitude & speed of work from start to completion. Also all emails & questions were always replied to… Read more “Fantastic job from the Peterborough Improvements team”
Very happy with the quality of the work. Can highly… Read more “Professional Job”
I will definitely be using this company again as I can’t fault the work they have done. The 48 ft fence was erected in a day and is good quality, well erected and a good price. I would recommend them to anyone (and already… Read more “I will definitely be using this company again”
The team were superb from start to finish, great workmanship and attention to detail. We are really pleased that we decided to get you guys to do the job and I would recommend anyone else to do the… Read more “The team were superb from start to finish”
Brilliant job by really professional… Read more “Brilliant job by really professional workers.”
Shaun and his team installed a porous resin-bound driveway to replace an old tarmac drive which was prone to flooding and was breaking up. They worked hard through many weather interruptions and have given us a beautiful new drive. They were tidy, professional and a pleasure to have around. Highly… Read more “Have given us a beautiful new drive”
Recently moved and needed a completely new drive. Very impressed with samples of company’s work. Now that the job is finished very pleased with the quality and am happy to recommend Peterborough… Read more “Very impressed with samples of company’s work.”
Shaun and his team did a fantastic job on our beautifully renovated drive. The workmanship and professionalism can be really recommended. The work was completed in the time specified and we were kept informed on each process of the job in hand. All materials and equipment were to a high standard making the finished job… Read more “The workmanship and professionalism can be really recommended”
Simon, Darren and the guys did a fantastic job of the new gate and drop kerb for our centre at Deaf Blind… Read more “Great job as usual”
Thanks to Shaun, Nick & the team for an outstanding job – you’ve exceeded our expectations on price and workmanship! The patio looks absolutely superb and we will certainly not have any hesitation in recommending you. If we decide to do any similar work in the future we will be in… Read more “you’ve exceeded our expectations”
What fantastic work Paul as done. New fence looks great and they completed the job very quick. I would highly recommend to anyone who is needing work… Read more “What fantastic work Paul as done”
Absolutely love our new decking area. Very professional and reasonably… Read more “Absolutely love our new decking area”
I wanted some nice railing to go outside my elderly mothers house that looked decorative but practical. We are extremely pleased with the… Read more “We are extremely pleased with the results”
Shaun and Ollie did a fantastic job transforming our tired looking patio area with a new Resin Bound one. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they even completed the work on a Sunday to make use of the better weather. Can highly… Read more “Even completed the work on a Sunday to make use of the better weather”
We had Peterborough improvements come round and replace our fencing, they turned up on the day we had arranged and did a top quality job, couldn’t be happier, we would recommend them to our friends and… Read more “Couldn’t be happier”
Many thanks to Shaun, Darren and the whole team who have transformed our tired patio, including laying resin throughout, installing raised beds and laying summer house base. The team did a great job in challenging weather… Read more “Transformed our tired patio”
We are really pleased with the very high standard of work. A new fence within 2 days. Removed the old fence and the new fence is very high quality. A truly professional company to deal with and high standards of workmanship. Would highly recommend this… Read more “High standards of workmanship”
Very friendly & hard working. The work carried out was completed as requested. My only critism would be of the speed of communication but I personally was happy with the… Read more “Shed and shed base installation”
Super service replacing my fence after wind damage. Prompt and reliable. Will definitely use Shaun again. Thank… Read more “Prompt and reliable”
My driveway has been completely transformed thanks to Shaun’s team. The lads were helpful, friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble. I will be recommending them to family and… Read more “My driveway has been completely transformed”
A fantastic service from start to finish. So pleased with the final finish, thanks to all at Peterborough Improvements. Would highly recommend to anyone needing anything… Read more “Would highly recommend to anyone needing anything doing”
Thank you Chris and the boys for such a super job replacing our flat roof. We were fortunate to be advised by Shaun and are very pleased with our Fibre Glass roof. Will definitely be having the other roof done now. Tom and Enid… Read more “Such a super job replacing our flat roof”
Steve and Simon have done an excellent job installing a shelter for our hot tub. Highly… Read more “Great Guys”
Peterborough Improvements replaced a line of fencing for us. They responded quickly to my request for a quote. Invoices, quotes and appointments all were done on-line. The workmen arrived on time and worked very hard to complete to the task; finishing the job when they said they would. We are extremely pleased with the end… Read more “We are extremely pleased with the end result”
Thanks ever so much Simon and the guys for doing a fantastic job on our new roof. Please feel free to give our details to your customers if they want to view your… Read more “Thanks ever so much Simon and the guys”
Shaun and his team could not have done a better job with our driveway than they have. The Resin was most certainly the best option for us, it looks stunning and took just a few days to install from start to finish even with us deciding to change all the edging… Read more “Top craftsmen, clean, tidy and highly recommended.”
Peterborough Improvements did what they said they would do in the agreed time and for the agreed price. Their workmanship was excellent and Steve was very polite and left everything nice and clean and… Read more “Their workmanship was excellent”
We’ve just had our old sloped gravel driveway replaced by the Peterborough Improvements team and we’re delighted with the outcome. We had problems with water drainage and difficulty pulling on and off the drive due to the gravel on a slope. Those problems are all now resolved with our new resin surface. The new surface… Read more “We’re delighted with the outcome”
Did an absolutely fantastic job of our Resin driveway. Very professional, polite and reasonably priced. Will be having the guys back to sort our patio this… Read more “Did an absolutely fantastic job of our Resin driveway.”
Excellent finished job. Very professional, reliable, hard working and prepared to do a little bit extra to make the finish just right. We are very pleased with our new patio and definitely will recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much for making our garden into a more enjoyable place. R. Carter,… Read more “Very professional, reliable, hard working and prepared to do a little bit extra”
Had the guys over to take down and replace an existing fence which had seen better days. The work was carried out in bad weather but was done very professionally and very quickly. We’re having them back for some more jobs soon as I would recommend them to anyone who needs work… Read more “I would recommend them to anyone”
Nick and his team did an excellent job clearing our old drive and making a new drain, then installing a resin/gravel surface that looks really smart and neat. They worked really hard, including at the weekend to finish the job that had been delayed by bad weather. Am happy to recommend this… Read more “Am happy to recommend this company”
Had our old driveway lifted by the guys and a new Block paved driveway installed. Work was completed to a high standard and the guys were polite and… Read more “Great work by the team”
What can I say, Paul and the guys have done an absolutely fantastic job on the fence, it was a lot of work but they turned up as promised and got the job done over 3 days. Already have them quoting for my patio and bathroom. Cannot recommend these guys… Read more “Cannot recommend these guys enough.”
Punctual, professional, neat and tidy. Simon and his colleague had a difficult time removing two concrete posts, which were originally put in too deep by someone else. However, they managed to replace the posts and fence, which has transformed the patio area. Many… Read more “Punctual, professional, neat and tidy”
Had a double set of drive way gates fitted, Fantastic job and they look solid and well made. Work was completed as scheduled and we couldn’t be happier, really adds to the front of the house. Thank… Read more “Couldn’t be happier”
Thank you Peterborough improvements …. excellent job done transforming my driveway. Very reliable and professional would highly recommend. Had lots of comments from friends and neighbours on how it looks. Thanks once again to Shaun and his… Read more “Very reliable and professional would highly recommend”
Shaun, Darren and team did a great job transforming our weed patch into a frontage to be proud of. They were fast, efficient and professional.… Read more “They were fast, efficient and professional”
Transformed our driveway, love the quality of finish, Very… Read more “Transformed our driveway”
Great service and workmanship, listened to our needs and fantastic end result! We now have space for 3 cars on what was a one car drive and new railings to mark the boundary. Couldn’t recommend… Read more “Couldn’t recommend enough”
Excellent service as always from Shaun and the team. This time Simon and his mate replaced a very tired and battered front garden fence with a new wooden one with concrete posts..Great job! In a few weeks time they will be installing another resin bound driveway, this time replacing the gravelled area on part of… Read more “Excellent service as always from Shaun and the team”
What a fantastic job done by Peterborough Improvements. From start to finish they were professional and pleasant to deal with and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough if you’re thinking of having work done by… Read more “couldn’t recommend them highly enough”
Replaced our fence. Took the old one down and disposed of. New one up in 2 days. Top quality and very professional workmanship. Paul did an amazing job. Thanks to all involved. Will be recommending Peterborough… Read more “Thanks to all involved”
Nick and his team have done a fantastic job and have completely transformed my front garden. nothing was too much trouble for them and each day they left everything neat and tidy before they left. I cannot recommend them highly enough and will definitely go straight to them if I need any more work done.… Read more “A fantastic job and have completely transformed my front garden”
Installed 8ft fencing in school. Got on with the job cleared all mess. Would recommend to… Read more “Would recommend to anyone.”
My new resin bound driveway is the talk of the street! I now have kerb appeal instead of being embarrassed about my old concrete one. Shaun and his team have been brilliant. I have no hesitation in recommending them. Now looking forward to my new gates. S. Cordes Market… Read more “My new resin bound driveway is the talk of the street!”
Initially a little difficult to get in contact with someone at the company but then cannot fault the workmanship and product quality at all. My parents have also used this company for all of the work on their property in 2019/20 & are just as happy as myself. The fence fitter Danny was fantastic and… Read more “Cannot fault the workmanship and product quality at all”
I had my fence fitted two weeks ago. I am so pleased with professional work and my expectation of how it would look. I’ve been in garden every evening just admiring fence and rearranging my plants and potted trees. An extention to my house, a private garden. Thank… Read more “Professional work”
The guys have done a superb job of our driveway. I cannot recommend them… Read more “The guys have done a superb job of our driveway”
I’ve used PI twice for repairs to a fence damaged by storm winds. Both times they were able to come over reasonably quickly (for what is actually a smallish job) and the end result, in difficult terrain, is very good. I’d have no hesitation in asking them to quote on any suitable… Read more “I’d have no hesitation in asking them to quote”
Simon and Steve have exceeding our expectations with their work. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending them and will certainly be using Peterborough Improvements… Read more “Simon and Steve have exceeding our expectations with their work”
We cannot thank Peterborough Improvements enough for transforming our driveway into one which finally enhances our home. In 2017, we instructed a company from Bournemouth to install a resin drive. However, within a month a crack had appeared not to mention the weeds. The crack seriously deteriorated and the company failed to accept any responsibility.… Read more “Thank you Peterborough Improvements”
Absolutely top notch job on my garden fencing, much better job than the previous… Read more “Absolutely top notch job on my garden fencing”
Huge thanks to the whole team at Peterborough Improvements, for completing the installation of our new resin bound aggregate driveway it looks utterly fantastic, such a huge improvement to our previous driveway. Darren and the team were really helpful throughout, and explained everything to us during the installation. I would highly recommend to anyone considering… Read more “I would highly recommend to anyone considering them”
We wanted to get rid of a small gravelled path which was a muddy mess, and came across bonded resin as an alternative. Next job was to find someone who could do a great job and we found that with Shaun and Paul who have produced a fantastic looking path that is easy to keep… Read more “Great workmanship”
Would like to say very many thanks for doing such an excellent job of putting up our new fencing and getting rid of the old bushes and trees. You can be very sure we will be recommending your company to our friends and… Read more “You can be very sure we will be recommending your company to our friends and family.”
Excellent job from the quoting stage right through to completion. Shaun and the team did a great job, would recommend… Read more “Shaun and the team did a great job”
Absolutely top notch job completed quickly and for the best price we could… Read more “Absolutely top notch job”
Shaun and his team have done an excellent job in installation of resin bound patio within agreed time scales. Work was done on time, everything was left sparkling clean. Flooring looks amazing. Would definitely use again for our next… Read more “Work was done on time, everything was left sparkling clean”
Excellent customer service with speedy reply and quote for garage roof replacement. Work completed in two days from start to finish. Great… Read more “Work completed in two days from start to finish”
Thank you so much for helping me get my new roof installed quickly and without fuss. I was concerned about choosing the wrong material but Shaun gave me the confidence I was making the right decision with an rubber roof and I certainly… Read more “Superb Job and Very Quick”
Shaun and his team turned up as promised each day and worked hard to replace our drive with new block paving. We are extremely pleased with the result and neighbours have commented how good it… Read more “We are extremely pleased with the result”
A very good job completed of installing a resin drive, paths and patio. Shaun, Darren and the team were all very good through the whole process. Worked hard, reliable, professional and most importantly flexible. When we started we were not entirely sure of the full detail. As the job shaped up and moved on they… Read more “Worked hard, reliable, professional and most importantly flexible.”
Hi Shaun, Just a quick note to say thanks to you and your lads for doing a fabulous job on the driveway, you have been a pleasure to deal with. I will recommend you to everyone. I chose you out of 4 companies and I definitely made the right… Read more “I chose you out of 4 companies and I definitely made the right choice.”
We contacted Peterborough Improvements after being recommended by a neighbour who had their driveway renovated a few years ago. They revived our tarmac driveway and although I expected the drive to look better we never expected it to look quick so… Read more “Huge difference”
When we decided to go for a new drive, we wanted the resin bonded type of drive. We had received Facebook posts from the company and, after a visit from Sean, decided to take the plunge. Choosing the colours of the two resins was the most difficult part of the decision but photos of previous… Read more “We are thrilled with our new drive”
So pleased with the transformation of drive and garden area. Darren and the team are extremely professional and I would not hesitate to recommend them: thier quality of work is exceptional. Felt in very safe hands. The team were very polite and kept me informed at every step of the way. Thank you… Read more “Their quality of work is exceptional.”
We are very pleased with the standard and quality of the work. Thanks Shaun and Nick our front yard is… Read more “We are very pleased with the standard and quality of the work”
Recently had my driveway replaced with a resin driveway by Nick and the team. What a fantastic job! Very pleased and would highly… Read more “What a fantastic job”
The team were superb from start to finish, great workmanship and attention to detail. We are really pleased that we decided to get you guys to do the job and I would recommend anyone else to do the… Read more “We are really pleased that we decided to get you guys to do the job”
Our driveway has just been done and they were brilliant. Mum and dad are chuffed to pieces with it and cannot recommend the guys… Read more “Our driveway has just been done and they were brilliant”
The front of our house has been transformed from a very tired looking part grass, part gravel drive to a truly perfect looking resin driveway. The installers are very professional and polite explaining the process as the go along. The neighbours all around love it. Can’t recommend Peterborough Improvements enough. Wish we’d done it years… Read more “Wish we’d done it years ago”
Dan did a superb job on our new fence, just a really nice guy that’s very skilled at his trade. Highly… Read more “Dan did a superb job on our new fence”
Shaun and his team did an excellent job replacing our worn out driveway with a new resin one. I looks fantastic and they were easy to work with. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have a new… Read more “Highly recommend to anyone looking to have a new driveway”
Shaun and Paul have been excellent. They came out to me to measure up and gave me a quote which was the best I had managed to find. We agreed to install the new fence the following week and they turned up on time, they removed all the hedge and rubbish and even included a… Read more “Would not hesitate to use Peterborough Improvements again. Thank you.”
We decided to opt for a resin bound driveway and after finding Peterborough Improvements on facebook decided to book a visit from Sean. After an initial visit from Sean who created a superb design mock for us to look at we decided to take the plunge and the most difficult part of everything was deciding… Read more “Thank you Sean and your men for a painless experience”
Supplied and fitted a double five bar wooden gate along with pedestrian gate. The work completed was to a high standard and we are really pleased with the result. Simon and Stephen who fitted the gates were professional , hard working and did not leave a mess. The work was carried out on schedule and… Read more “The work completed was to a high standard”
Looking for a bonded resin driveway? Look no further. I found Peterborough Improvements with a Google search. It’s reviews and galleries were impressive. Conversations with Shaun the owner left me in no doubt they were the men for the job. These guys know their business, be in no doubt. After speaking to Shaun, I didn’t… Read more “Looking for a bonded resin driveway? Look no further.”
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