Block Paved Driveways in Bolton

Block paved driveways laid to pattern on a compacted base, with restrained edges.

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  • 20+ years’ experience
  • Agreed start dates
  • Domestic driveways and patios
  • Commercial car parks and roads

Block Paved Driveways in Bolton and the surrounding area

There is a lot to like about block paving, which is one reason it stays among the most popular finishes on Bolton driveways. You are not limited to one look. Blocks come in a range of sizes, colours and finishes, and the laying pattern is yours to pick, whether that is herringbone, stretcher bond or a contrasting border framing the edge. The result is a drive that belongs with the house rather than sitting awkwardly against it.

It is a practical finish as well as a good-looking one. Block paving is cost-effective to lay and low maintenance once it is down, and because the blocks sit individually, a stained or damaged one can be lifted and replaced without disturbing the rest of the drive. Whole sections come up and go back the same way if anything underneath ever needs reaching.

What’s included

  • Excavation and a compacted sub-base
  • Edge restraints haunched in concrete
  • Blocks laid to your chosen pattern and colour
  • Whacked down and kiln-dried sand jointed
  • A choice of block size, colour and laying pattern
Grey block paved driveway with a charcoal border and a light edging course, laid up to the front door

How we do it

  1. 01

    Survey and choose

    We measure up and check the ground, and you settle on the block, the colour and the laying pattern.

  2. 02

    Base and edges

    We dig out, lay and compact the sub-base, and set the edge restraints to line and level.

  3. 03

    Lay, compact and joint

    We lay to pattern, compact the blocks, then brush in the jointing sand and finish the edges.

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THB Contractors block paved driveways work in Bolton

Why us

Why choose THB Contractors

We have spent over 20 years laying driveways and surfacing across Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, and we run the business from Chorley Old Road. You are trusting us to dig up the front of your property, or to take a car park out of use for a few days, so it is worth knowing how we work. We look at the job properly before we price it, we build the base for the ground we actually find, and you get the same team from the first visit to the last sweep-up.

Bolton is where we are based, at 67 Chorley Old Road. From here we cover Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, so the BL1 postcodes are on the doorstep rather than a trip out. Harwood, Tottington, Summerseat, Ramsbottom and Horwich are all covered alongside the town itself.

  • Over 20 years’ experience

    Twenty years on, we are still laying driveways, patios and commercial surfaces across the North West, with a name built on quality workmanship and jobs left tidy.

  • A written, itemised quote

    You get the price in writing after we have been out to see the job, so there are no surprises once we start.

  • The base done properly

    Most surfaces fail from underneath, so we build the base for the ground we actually find rather than digging every job out to the same depth.

  • The same people throughout

    The team who price the job are the team who carry it out, so you are dealing with the same people from start to finish.

  • Domestic and commercial

    A single driveway and a full car park get the same treatment from us: we price them carefully and plan them before anyone turns up.

The price

What affects the price

We come out and quote every Bolton job after a free site visit, so the price fits the work in front of us rather than a guess made off a description.

The main things that move the figure:

  • The area and the laying pattern (some create more cuts and waste)
  • The block chosen and any contrasting borders
  • How much excavation and disposal the ground needs
  • Access to the site for materials and machinery

Common questions

Can a block driveway be repaired later?

Yes. Individual blocks can be lifted and relaid, so a driveway can be opened up for access and put back without a visible patch.

Will weeds grow through the joints?

A properly compacted base and kiln-dried jointing sand keep weeds down. It is worth re-sanding the joints every few years to keep them tight.

How long does a block paved driveway take?

Most domestic block driveways take a few days depending on the area, the ground and the weather. You get a realistic duration with the quote.

Do you offer block paved driveways near Harwood?

Yes. As well as Bolton itself we cover Harwood, Tottington, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Horwich. Call 01204 684692 if you are not sure whether you are in range.
Red brindle block paved driveway laid in herringbone with a charcoal border, running past a timber gate up to the garage

Block Paved Driveways in nearby areas

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