For a long time, concrete was the go-to option for many people when choosing to pave their driveway but natural stone pavers are now the number one choice.

Below, we’ll have a look at the benefits of Driveway Paving and why you should choose block paving or thicker slabs over regular garden paving to keep your driveway looking its best all year round!

Hard-Wearing & Long-Lasting

Driveway pavers or block paving is incredibly durable and will typically hold more weight than concrete as the weight of any vehicles is distributed across multiple smaller surfaces, rather than one large surface. As smaller surfaces, there are much less likely to become damaged, whereas concrete is typically prone to cracking. Similarly, block pavers won’t lose their aesthetic appeal quite as quickly as concrete which can quickly seem dated after just a few years.

An Array Of Design Opportunities

There are so many options to choose from when it comes to designing your paved driveway and finding a stone that works with your home’s exterior is simple!

Choose from a range of different coloured and sized pavers to suit any design, or mix and match to create eye-catching random patterns. Some choose a standard straight-line design while others prefer a classic herringbone style. You can even have your paving professional create a mosaic pattern, rounded patterns, and cross-hatch patterns. There are dozens of finishes available. Be creative!

Quick & Easy Installation

How long it takes to install your driveway does, of course, depending on the area you’re covering and, typically, driveway pavers take just a few days to install, and you could be parking your car on your newly paved driveway within a week! As installing pavers doesn’t take as long as other methods, you’ll pay less, as your tradespeople won’t need to be on-site for as long, making natural stone block pavers a cost-effective option.

Easy To Maintain & Protect

Once you’ve laid your natural stone pavers, maintenance is as simple as sweeping the stone every few weeks to keep dirt and grime away. You can also use a pressure washer, but be sure to keep the nozzle at least a foot away from the surface of the stone to avoid dislodging any of the jointing compounds in between the slabs.

There is a wide range of Natural Stone Cleaners available which are designed to remove specific types of stains and the most common that you will find on a driveway would usually be grease or oil. Find out more about Removing Stains From Block Paving.

Sealing Your Stone will always give an added level of protection against staining and damage, especially if the stone is porous, and will also help to prevent the build-up of any moss, mould or algae. Re-seal your stone every 1-2 years to keep your driveway looking its best and ensuring that your pavers are always protected!

Affordable To Repair Or Replace

If you have a concrete driveway it can be costly to have it patched up when damaged and even after its fixed, you’ll be able to see the new patches of concrete easily.

With driveway pavers, if you do have any slight damages over time or even some tough oil stains which you can’t get out, you can remove individual pavers easily and replace them affordably.

If you’re a dab-hand at DIY, you might even want to try replacing cracked natural stone pavers yourself – it’s straightforward and there is plenty of great advice available online which will point you in the right direction!

Conclusion

Block Paving or 25mm slabs are always recommended for a driveway as they are much more suited to taking the weight of vehicles without becoming prone to cracking or damage.

The robust stone is very easy to maintain and protect and will keep your drive looking its best for longer!

Depending on your installation method, 20-22mm slabs can sometimes be used on a driveway and we always recommend discussing this with your landscaper beforehand to be sure that they will be able to achieve the best results for you.

If you have any questions about any of our block paving products, we would be happy to help.

You’ll find the answers to our most frequently asked questions here and if there is anything else we can help with, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01206 700 599 or [email protected].

See Our Range Below!

We stock a range of Stone Setts which are perfect for driveways, as well as some extra-thick 25mm Granite Pavers that are designed to take the excess weight of vehicles and heavy loads!