Structure & definition
Explore contrasting borders, subtle colour blends and a pattern that frames the entrance.
DRIVEWAYS · PATIOS · PAVING
Driveways, patios
& paving.From the ground up.
Explore paving ideas, materials and the details that bring your outdoor space together.
Explore the gallery ↗THE DETAIL MAKES
THE DIFFERENCE.
THE DIFFERENCE.
BUILT AROUND YOUR SPACEDriveways·Patios·Paths & entrances·Landscaping
WHAT WE DO
A complete view of your outdoor space.
Driveways, patios and connecting paths, with groundwork, drainage and edging considered together.
THE PORTFOLIO
Let the finish speak for itself.
Explore whole spaces and the details up close. Open a project photograph for a larger view or a clean print layout.
MATERIAL & PATTERN
The character of stone. The rhythm of the pattern.
Start with the look you love. Then match the product, finish and laying method to how the space will be used.
Texture & variation
Look at the individual tones and surface character, alongside the product’s suitability for the setting.
Calm & contemporary
Consider larger formats and a restrained palette, with an outdoor product and installation system selected together.
THE LAYING PATTERN
A small decision.
A different feel.
Installation options
The right foundation for your paving.
Explore different approaches to the ground beneath the finish. The right specification starts with the site and how the space will be used.
View photo ↗Option 01
Existing prepared base
For a site where a base is already in place. Its condition, levels and drainage need assessment before it is reused.
Scope to discuss
- Assess the existing construction
- Agree the laying and jointing system
- Detail borders and drainage connections
View photo ↗Option 02
Aggregate sub-base
A look at a flexible construction with compacted aggregate below the laying course. The build-up is selected for the site and intended use.
Scope to discuss
- Excavation and ground preparation
- Separation layer where specified
- Compacted sub-base and laying course
View photo ↗Option 03
Sand-based installation
A sand-based installation option. Ground support and loading must be assessed; sand alone is not a universal driveway foundation.
Scope to discuss
- Check ground conditions and loading
- Specify support, edges and bedding
- Lay and joint the selected paving
View photo ↗Option 04
Concrete base construction
An alternative construction using a concrete base where the project design calls for it. The bedding, drainage and movement details need to suit the paving system.
Scope to discuss
- Prepare the specified foundation
- Concrete and reinforcement as designed
- Compatible bedding, joints and drainage
View photo ↗Option 05
Driveway & parking construction
A vehicle area needs a construction designed for its traffic. A concrete base is one possible approach, rather than a requirement for every driveway.
Scope to discuss
- Confirm vehicle use and loading
- Specify the foundation and drainage
- Complete edges, paving and jointing
BELOW THE SURFACE
A beautiful finish starts with what you don’t see.
The paving is one part of the construction. Support, drainage and edges need to work as a complete system.
INSIDE A BLOCK PAVED SURFACE CONSTRUCTION SECTION / NOT TO SCALE
01Paving blocks
02Laying course
03Compacted aggregate sub-base
04Prepared ground
Unbound block paving construction. Porcelain, natural stone and permeable systems require their own construction specification.
Designed for its use
A garden path and a vehicle entrance place different demands on the ground beneath them.
A plan for rainwater
Falls, outlets and the appropriate drainage approach need to be planned before installation.
Edges that belong
Restraints and transitions should be detailed alongside the paving, not left as an afterthought.
A site-specific build-up
Ground conditions, loading and the chosen product determine the construction. There is no single layer depth for every project.
THE FINISH, LOOKED AT CLOSELY
Details worth looking for.
When comparing projects, look beyond the overall photograph. These are the details to ask about.
Explore the gallery ↗Consistent lines & considered cuts
Look at the pattern, joints and how the paving meets walls, steps and borders.
Levels & thresholds
Ask how the new surface will relate to doors, access points and existing features.
Water management
Understand where surface water is intended to go, and how the proposed system handles it.
The final handover
Agree what completion includes, along with care advice and any written workmanship terms.
FROM IDEA TO INSTALLATION
A clear path from start to finish.
From the first conversation to the finishing details, see how a paving project comes together.
- 01 / THE BRIEF
Your space & ideas
Share photographs, location, intended use and the look you have in mind.
- 02 / THE SITE
Survey & assessment
Review access, existing surfaces, ground conditions, levels and drainage needs.
- 03 / THE PLAN
Materials & scope
Agree the surface, pattern, borders and itemised scope before work starts.
- 04 / THE FOUNDATION
Preparation
Set out the area and carry out the groundwork required by the agreed design.
- 05 / THE SURFACE
Laying & finishing
Install the selected paving system, including cuts, joints and transitions.
- 06 / THE HANDOVER
Review & care
Walk through the finish and confirm when and how the new surface can be used.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR QUOTATION
A price with the full picture.
The area matters. So do the existing surface, site access, groundwork, material choice and the details around the edges.
A useful quotation makes the scope clear, rather than giving you a square-metre figure without context.
Discuss your paving project ↗What to include in the discussion
01
Survey, measurements & layout
02
Removal of existing surfaces & waste
03
Groundwork & sub-base preparation
04
Paving supply, laying & jointing
05
Drainage, borders, steps & access covers
06
Confirm inclusions, exclusions, VAT, payment stages and any workmanship cover in the actual quotation. Completion, care advice & written terms
Plan your project
Paving cost calculator
Choose your quantities with the + and − buttons. Measurements increase in steps of 5.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A few good questions.
The practical details, before the first paving block is laid.
What should I send when making an enquiry?
Your location or Eircode, a few clear photographs, approximate dimensions and whether the space is for parking, walking or outdoor living. Include inspiration images if you have them.
Can you provide a price from photographs?
Photographs can help explain a project, but they do not show every ground condition or level. Any initial indication should be distinguished from a quotation based on an agreed scope and site assessment.
Which paving material should I choose?
Start with intended use, appearance and maintenance preferences. The product’s suitability, installation requirements and samples should be reviewed before a final choice.
Does paving let rainwater soak through?
Not all paving is permeable. Conventional paving needs a planned approach to surface water. A permeable system uses compatible paving, joints and underlying layers designed to manage water together.
Can new paving go over the existing base?
The existing construction needs assessment first. Its condition, support, levels and drainage determine whether it can be retained or needs replacement.
How long will the work take?
Timing depends on area, access, preparation, the chosen installation system and weather. Agree an expected programme and any curing or settling requirements for your particular project.
What guarantee or workmanship cover is included?
Ask for written workmanship terms, including the cover, exclusions and claim process, before agreeing to a project.
Can I print project photographs?
Open a photograph in the portfolio and choose “Print image”. For best results, choose a print size suitable for the photograph’s resolution.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SPACE
Something better starts here.
Your location. A few photographs. An idea of the space.
A useful starting point for your paving project.
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