Block Paving in Astley
Block paving for driveways, paths, steps and patios, laid to pattern in your choice of colour and finish on a compacted sub-base, with kiln-dried sand locked into every joint and sunken paving lifted and relaid. Around four miles from our Leigh base.
Block Paving for Astley Gardens
Block paving does plenty of jobs in an Astley garden beyond the drive: garden paths, step treads, edging along borders and firm level seating areas near the canal. Around Higher Green and Blackmoor we lay as many block paths and patios as we do drives, matching the blocks and the bond to whatever suits the property.
We cover Astley and the surrounding area: Astley Green, Higher Green, Blackmoor, Cross Hillock, Astley Moss and beyond (M29).
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What’s Included
Pattern and colour are where a block job is won or lost. Herringbone goes down where feet get heavy use, basketweave and stretcher bond suit paths and sitting areas, and a contrasting double-block border pulls the whole thing together. We lay the buff, brindle, charcoal and silver-grey blocks out dry on the ground first so you pick the blend by eye, not off a brochure.
- Block paving for drives, paths, patios, steps and edging
- Herringbone, stretcher and basketweave bonds
- Full choice of block colour, size and finish
- Dug out and compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base
- Contrasting borders and edge courses set in concrete
- Sunken or spreading block paving lifted and relaid
- Joints locked with kiln-dried sand
How It Works
Block Paving in Astley, FAQs
Yes, block paths, borders and seating areas are a big part of our Astley work. On the softer ground towards the moss we build the base up the same way we would for a drive, on a compacted sub-base, so the surface stays level and does not settle.
Yes, if the blocks themselves are sound there is no need to replace them. We lift them, put right whatever failed underneath, usually the base or a spread edge, relay the same blocks and brush in fresh kiln-dried sand to bind the joints.
Yes, and it suits patios well because the small units follow curves and let us work borders, banding and even a circle feature into the design. We lay it to a fall the same way we would flags, so water runs off rather than pooling, and the colour blend can be picked to sit with the house and the planting.
Usually, yes. If blocks have dropped or spread it means the base or the edge restraint has failed, so we lift the affected area, put the base and edges right and relay it properly. Where the joints have simply lost their sand and weeds have taken hold, brushing in fresh kiln-dried sand tightens them back up, though if the blocks have actually moved the base is the real fix.