Where do you work?
We take on block paving work for homeowners across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K. Some remote and island areas are covered by arrangement.
Is the survey free?
For new paving, yes: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a small job, we tell you first whether there is a charge. In remote areas, such as the Highlands, Moray and Argyll, surveys are by arrangement and we tell you before booking whether a travel charge applies.
Are your prices fixed?
Once the specification is agreed, the price on your written quote is fixed. If we find something nobody could have seen, such as an old foundation under the drive, we stop and agree it with you before carrying on.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. All guide prices on this site include VAT at 20%.
Who will do the work?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd. The work is carried out by paving teams working under S&K, to the specification on your quote.
How long does a new block drive take?
Most take three to seven working days. The quote states the expected duration.
Can I use the drive straight away?
Usually yes, once the blocks are jointed and compacted. Keep wheels off newly concreted kerbs for a few days.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not if the paving is permeable or drains within your boundary, but the rules differ by nation. See our planning guide.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
If a car will cross the pavement, yes, and it needs the highway authority's approval. We help with the application.
What thickness of block do you use?
Usually 50 or 60 mm for homes, 60 mm where vans or tight turning load the drive, and 60 to 80 mm for permeable builds.
Can you repair my existing drive instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Lifting and relaying the same blocks on a corrected base usually costs much less than new paving.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Any guarantee or warranty that applies to your job is set out in writing on your quote. We do not make blanket promises on the website.
Can I cancel after signing?
If you agree the contract at home or at a distance, you normally have 14 days to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. See our terms.
Do you work in the winter?
Yes, in most weather. We avoid laying the sand course in heavy rain or hard frost, and we tell you if the weather moves a start date.
Are the photos on this site of your jobs?
No. The photographs and video on this site are computer-generated to show the kind of work we carry out. They are not photographs of customers' homes.
How do I get a price?
Use the guide price tool for an instant estimate, then book a survey to fix it, or send us photos for repairs and cleaning.
