Thinking about a block paving driveway in Farnborough? At Camberley Drives & Patios, block paving is one of our specialities. We design and install beautiful, hard-wearing block paved driveways across Farnborough and the surrounding area, using paving from all the leading UK brands. Whether you love a classic herringbone in warm brindle tones or a sleek, modern linear finish, we’ll create a driveway that transforms your home’s kerb appeal, adds value and lasts for decades. Over 20 years’ experience, fully insured, every job guaranteed.
Driveways with timeless looks and serious durability
Block paving remains one of the most popular driveway choices in Farnborough — and for good reason. It looks fantastic, suits everything from period homes to modern estates, and the individual blocks lock together to create a surface that easily copes with the weight of cars and everyday use. At Camberley Drives & Patios, we’ve been laying block paved driveways for homeowners throughout Farnborough, Cove and North Camp for over 20 years, with the workmanship to match.
A great block paving driveway is all in the preparation. We excavate to the correct depth, lay and compact a proper sub-base, set solid edge restraints and bed the blocks on sharp sand before compacting and brushing in kiln-dried jointing sand. Done properly — the way we do it — your block paving will stay firm, level and looking smart for decades, and if a block is ever damaged it can be lifted and replaced individually rather than resurfacing the whole drive.
With a huge choice of colours, shapes and laying patterns, block paving lets you create a driveway that's genuinely tailored to your home. From traditional tumbled cobbles to crisp, contemporary planks, it's one of the best ways to lift the look of your property and its value.
Laid on a proper foundation, a block paving driveway is exceptionally tough. The interlocking blocks flex slightly under load instead of cracking, easily handling cars and vans, and a quality installation will commonly last 20–25 years or more.
Unlike poured surfaces, block paving can be maintained block by block. If one is ever stained, sunken or damaged, we can simply lift and replace it — so your driveway stays looking its best without a costly full resurface.
Worried about drainage or planning rules? Permeable block paving systems, such as Marshalls Driveline Priora, let rainwater soak away through the surface, helping with drainage and usually avoiding the need for planning permission on front driveways.
We work with all the major UK block paving manufacturers, so you're never limited to one supplier's range. We'll help you choose the colour, shape and finish that best suits your home and budget, then source and lay it to the highest standard. Most ranges come in multiple colours and can be laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher-bond patterns, often with a contrasting border or feature to finish the design.
Popular ranges we install include:
We manage your block paving driveway from start to finish, with no shortcuts on the
groundwork that makes it last:
We install block paving driveways throughout Farnborough and the neighbouring towns and villages. Wherever you are in the GU14 area and beyond, we’d be glad to help.
A professionally installed block paving driveway will commonly last 20–25 years or more with only minimal upkeep. The key is the groundwork beneath the blocks — a proper sub-base and solid edge restraints, which is exactly where we never cut corners. And because the surface is made of individual blocks, the odd damaged one can be replaced without redoing the whole drive.
It depends on the size of the area, the blocks you choose and any groundwork or drainage required. As a general guide, block paving tends to work out around £60–£100 per square metre installed, with most domestic driveways falling somewhere between £4,000 and £10,000 overall. We'll measure up and give you a clear, fixed price with no hidden extras after a free, no-obligation visit.
Block paving is low-maintenance but not no-maintenance. An occasional sweep, the odd wash, and topping up the kiln-dried jointing sand now and then keeps it looking its best. Sealing is optional — it isn't essential, but it can help protect against stains, deter weeds in the joints and keep the colours looking fresh. We're happy to advise on what's right for your driveway.
Each has its strengths — there's no single winner. Block paving stands out for its choice of colours and patterns, its classic looks and the fact it can be repaired block by block. Resin is smooth and very low-maintenance, while tarmac is a cost-effective all-rounder. If you'd like to compare, take a look at our resin and tarmac driveway pages, or just ask and we'll talk you through it.
Usually not — but there's a rule worth knowing. If your driveway covers more than five square metres of front garden with a non-permeable surface and doesn't drain to a permeable area, you may need planning permission. Permeable block paving systems such as Marshalls Driveline Priora let water soak through and generally avoid this. We'll always advise on drainage and keep your driveway compliant.
Plenty. Block paving comes in everything from warm brindle and autumn blends to greys, buffs and charcoals, in traditional tumbled cobbles or sleek linear planks. Popular laying patterns include herringbone, basketweave and stretcher bond, often finished with a contrasting border. We'll help you pick a combination that complements your home.
Fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a free, no-obligation quote for your block paving driveway. Prefer to talk it through? Call us on 01276 942049 or 07440 241944, Monday to Saturday, 8am–8pm.
Very impressed and would not hesitate to recommend Robin and his team. I have no through access to my back garden via an entry only through the house. This was not a problem for the team and the work was done to a very high standard. The team were friendly, punctual, professional, offering advice at all stages of the garden renovation and completed within the timeframe. The end result is superb and i now have a lovely patio and a garden i can be proud of. My expectations were high and they were certainly met. I will be calling them back for my driveway. Thank you Robin and team 👍
