Block Paving in Godalming
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Block Paved Driveways With Real Character
From tumbled, cobble-effect blocks that suit an older cottage to crisp grey herringbone for a modern semi, block paving lets you design a driveway around your house rather than the other way round.
Godalming has everything from Bargate stone cottages to post-war estates, so we don’t push one look. We bring samples, lay out a few options and talk through colour, block size, laying pattern and borders until the drive looks right for your home.
What you don’t see matters just as much. We dig out to a depth that suits the ground and the vehicles using it, build and compact a granular sub-base, then fix a solid edge restraint all the way round so the blocks can’t creep. On sloping plots — common on the hills around the town — we plan where the rain will go before a single block is laid.
Choosing your blocks
- Tumbled blocks for a softer, aged look
- Smooth, crisp blocks for a contemporary finish
- Herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond
- Contrasting borders, bands and feature panels
Covering a long approach or keeping to a tighter budget? Compare with tarmac driveways. If your existing blocks are sound but sunken or stained, repairs and resurfacing may be all you need.
What’s included
What a Block Paving Job Includes
Every quote spells out exactly what we will do. This is what is usually covered.
Survey & design
Measurements, levels and access checked, and a layout agreed with you before any work is booked.
Dig-out & waste removal
The old surface and spoil taken away so the new drive starts on a clean, level formation.
Sub-base & edge restraints
A compacted granular base, plus kerbs or edging set in concrete to lock the paving in place.
Drainage
Falls, channel drains or a soakaway so rainwater goes somewhere sensible — never towards the house.
Laying & cutting
Blocks laid in your chosen pattern, with neat cuts around covers, walls and doorsteps.
Jointing & compaction
Kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints and the surface compacted so the blocks bind together.
Local projects
Block Paving Around Godalming
Photos from jobs completed by our own team.
Our process
From First Call to Finished Drive
Five clear stages, so you always know what’s happening next and when.
Talk it through
Ring us or request a callback. We’ll ask a few questions about the space and what you have in mind.
Measure & quote
A free visit to measure up, check levels and access, and show you material options, then a written quote.
Dig out & base
The old surface comes up, spoil is taken away, and a compacted sub-base is built to suit the ground.
Lay & edge
Blocks, slabs or tarmac go down with edging, drainage and any borders or features you’ve chosen.
Tidy & handover
Joints finished, the site cleared and swept, and a walk-round with you before we leave.
Good to know
Block Paving Questions
Can block paving be laid on a steep driveway?
Yes. Block paving copes well with slopes as long as the base is deep enough, the edges are firmly restrained so the blocks cannot creep downhill, and there is somewhere for the water to go — usually a channel drain across the bottom. On very steep sections we may suggest a textured block for extra grip.
Tumbled or smooth blocks — which should I choose?
Tumbled blocks have softened, slightly irregular edges that give an aged, cobbled look and suit older and cottage-style homes. Smooth blocks give a crisp, contemporary finish. Laid properly, both are equally hard-wearing, so it comes down to the look you want.
How soon can I park on my new block paving?
Usually as soon as we have finished. Once the blocks are compacted and the joints filled, the surface can take a car straight away. The jointing sand settles over the first few weeks, so we recommend a light top-up afterwards.
Does block paving need to be sealed?
It is not essential. A good-quality sealer can make oil and dirt easier to clean off and helps hold the jointing sand in place, which slows weed growth. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth it for your drive.
Where we work
Local to Godalming & the Waverley Villages
Working from Milford, we lay and repair driveways, patios and paths in Godalming, Farncombe and the villages all around them.
- Farncombe
- Busbridge
- Charterhouse
- Milford
- Witley
- Elstead
- Hambledon
- Chiddingfold
- Shackleford
- Bramley
- Hascombe
- Haslemere
Ready to Start Your Driveway?
Call the team in Milford or request a callback and we’ll arrange a free visit to your property.