Block Paving Driveways in Wallington

Block paving driveways in Wallington laid on a compacted base with solid edge restraints. A wide choice of colours and patterns, jointed with kiln dried sand, and single blocks can be lifted and relaid if you ever need to.

How Block Paving Is Laid

After the ground is dug out and the stone base compacted, a layer of sharp sand is screeded level. Blocks are laid onto that and cut in at the edges, then the whole drive is vibrated down with a plate compactor. Kiln dried sand is brushed into the joints to lock it together.

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Patterns, Colours and Edging

Herringbone is the strongest pattern for a drive because the blocks interlock against the weight of a car. Stretcher bond suits paths and borders. A contrasting edge course frames the drive and holds the blocks in place. We bring samples so you can see the colours against your brickwork.

Keeping Block Paving Looking New

Brush the joints topped up with kiln dried sand once a year and weeds have much less chance to take hold. A wash down clears moss and general grime. Sealing is optional and helps with oil marks. If a block does stain, it can be lifted out and swapped for a spare.

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About us

WALLINGTON Drives and Patios has been laying driveways and patios for over 40 years. We are based in Wallington and work across south London, covering Streatham Vale, Cheam, Norbury, New Malden and the areas around them. Driveways, patios, fencing and landscaping are all handled by the same team, so one job can cover the whole outside of the property rather than three separate visits.

  • Over 40 years laying driveways and patios

  • Block paving, resin and tarmac driveways

  • Fencing, decking and garden landscaping

  • Covering Wallington and south London

  • Prices agreed in writing before work starts

Frequently Asked Questions

Do block paving driveways in Wallington get weeds?

Weeds grow in the sand joints, not up through the base, so they are easy to manage. Topping the joints up with kiln dried sand each year keeps them tight. Polymeric jointing sand sets harder and cuts the problem down further. A pressure wash now and then clears anything that takes hold.

How long does a block paving driveway last?

Twenty years or more when the base is built properly and the edges are held in place. The blocks themselves outlast the bedding under them. If a section ever dips, that part alone can be lifted, the base corrected and the same blocks relaid, so you never lose the whole drive.

Can block paving be laid on a sloping driveway?

Yes, and it works well on a slope because the interlocking blocks grip better than a smooth surface. The important part is stopping water running towards the house or garage. We add a drainage channel across the bottom of a sloping drive where it is needed.