Block paving
Concrete and clay blocks in a range of colours and textures, laid in herringbone for strength where cars turn.
Read more about block pavingPN Landscapes installs block paved, stone and gravel driveways in Uckfield and East Sussex, built on a compacted sub-base with edge restraints and drainage that meets front-garden planning rules.
A driveway carries more weight than any other surface in the garden, and it is the first thing visitors see. We have been building driveways around Uckfield since 1997, mostly in block paving, which copes with turning cars and can be lifted and relaid if a pipe ever needs repair.
Our most requested combination is brindle blocks with a charcoal border. We also lay herringbone and basketweave patterns, tumbled blocks for period houses, natural stone setts and gravel.
Driveway services
Design and borders
Contrasting borders, soldier courses, circles and inset features that match the house and frame the drive.
Get a quote about design and borders
Foundations and drainage
Excavation, geotextile, compacted Type 1 and channel drains or permeable construction so water stays on your land.
Get a quote about foundations and drainage
Paths, steps and walls
Front paths, steps, retaining walls and dropped-kerb approaches built at the same time for a consistent finish.
Get a quote about paths, steps and wallsHow we build a block paved driveway
Dig out
Old surfaces and soft ground are removed to formation level and taken away.
Sub-base
At least 150mm of MOT Type 1 for cars, more on clay, compacted in layers over a geotextile membrane.
Edge restraints
Kerbs or border blocks are set in concrete and haunched so the paving cannot creep outwards.
Laying course and blocks
Blocks are laid on a screeded bed of sharp sand, cut in neatly at edges and covers, then compacted.
Jointing
Kiln-dried sand is brushed in and the surface compacted again to lock every block against its neighbours.
Planning and drainage rules for driveways
Since 2008, paving more than 5 square metres of a front garden needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable or the water drains to a border, lawn or soakaway within your property. We design every drive to comply, using permeable block systems, channel drains to soakaways or falls to planted areas.
If you need a new or wider dropped kerb, that requires a licence from East Sussex County Council as the highway authority. We can explain the process when we visit.
Block paved driveway
“Excellent work and everything we had hoped for.”
Why choose PN Landscapes for your driveway
- Built for vehicles: Sub-base depth, edge restraints and block thickness are chosen for the loads the drive will carry.
- Materials at source: Blocks, setts and stone through PN Paving Supplies, our sister company.
- Compliant drainage: Every drive is designed to meet the front-garden drainage rules, so there are no surprises later.
- Local and established: Family-run from Uckfield since 1997 and still here if you need us.
Questions we are asked
Frequently asked questions
How long does a block paved driveway last?
Twenty years or more when built on a proper sub-base with solid edge restraints. Individual blocks can be lifted and replaced, which makes repairs straightforward.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not if the surface is permeable or drains to a permeable area within your boundary. Impermeable drives over 5 square metres that drain to the road need permission. A new dropped kerb needs a separate highways licence.
How long does it take to install a driveway?
Most domestic drives take around one to two weeks, depending on size, excavation depth, drainage and weather.
Block paving, gravel or resin?
Block paving is the most repairable and copes well with turning cars. Gravel is economical and naturally permeable but migrates. We will recommend what suits the slope, use and budget.
PN Landscapes
Get a driveway quote
We will look at levels, drainage and access, show you block and stone options, and send a written quote.
Phone: 01825 733317
Email: info@pnlandscapes.co.uk
Address: Flitteridge Farm, Daleham Lane, Splaynes Green, Uckfield TN22 3TQ
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Paving and stone: visit PN Paving Supplies, our sister company on the same site.