Step 1: Consultation and Design

Understanding Your Vision: We start by discussing your goals for the space, whether it’s a driveway, pathway, or patio. We review your preferred styles, patterns, and color choices, helping you select a design that complements your property.

Design Proposal: Our team provides a design plan that includes layout options and sample materials. From classic herringbone to basket weave patterns, we’ll guide you in selecting a look that suits your aesthetic and functional needs.

Step 2: Site Preparation

Marking and Clearing the Area: Once the design is approved, we mark the layout and clear the area, removing any old surfaces, debris, and vegetation to create a blank slate.

Excavation and Leveling: We excavate to a specific depth, depending on the load the paving will bear, ensuring stability and preventing future shifting or settling. Proper leveling ensures a smooth, even surface that holds up over time.

Step 3: Installing the Base

Adding the Sub-Base Layer: We lay a compacted sub-base, typically made of crushed stone or gravel, to provide a stable foundation that can handle weight and weather.

Ensuring Proper Drainage: Good drainage is essential for block paving, especially on driveways. We incorporate a slight slope or drainage channels to prevent water pooling and extend the paving’s lifespan.

Step 4: Laying the Sand Bedding Layer

Applying Sharp Sand: A layer of sharp sand is spread over the sub-base to create a smooth, level surface for laying the blocks. This bedding layer allows minor adjustments to each block’s height for a uniform finish.

Leveling the Surface: We screed the sand layer to ensure it’s level and ready for block installation. Proper leveling at this stage is key to achieving a professional result.

Step 5: Block Installation

Laying the Blocks: We lay each block by hand, carefully aligning them according to the chosen pattern. Our team ensures precise placement to create a seamless design with consistent spacing.

Edge Restraints: Edge blocks are secured with concrete to prevent shifting and maintain the paving’s shape, enhancing both appearance and durability.

Step 6: Joint Filling and Compaction

Filling the Joints: After the blocks are in place, we fill the joints with fine sand, which locks the blocks together and prevents movement.

Compacting the Surface: The entire paved area is compacted with a vibrating plate compactor, setting the blocks into the sand bedding and creating a firm, stable surface.

Step 7: Sealing and Finishing Touches

Optional Sealing: For added protection, we offer sealing options to guard against stains, weather, and wear, enhancing the blocks’ color and extending the life of the paving.

Final Inspection and Clean-Up: Our team performs a final inspection, ensuring every detail meets our quality standards. We clean up the site, leaving your property with a flawless, new block-paved surface.

Step 8: Maintenance Guidance

Care Tips: Block paving requires minimal maintenance, but we provide tips for keeping it looking its best, including weed control, cleaning, and re-sanding as needed.