Block Paving St Albans

Add lasting value and kerb appeal to your home with expert block paving from MT Paving & Landscaping.

We’re a trusted local team with over 20 years’ experience designing and installing durable, beautiful driveways, patios and paths across St Albans and Hertfordshire — all backed by a 10-year guarantee.

Call 01727 613 137 or request your free quote today.




    Block Paving Services

    Transform your home with expertly installed block paving from MT Paving & Landscaping, trusted local specialists based in St Albans.
    With over 20 years’ experience designing and installing driveways, patios and paths across Hertfordshire, we create beautiful, long-lasting outdoor spaces that boost kerb appeal and add genuine value to your property.

    Whether you’re replacing a tired driveway, extending your parking space, or upgrading your garden patio, our skilled team deliver a professional finish — backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee and full insurance for total peace of mind.

    Call 01727 613 137 or complete the quick form below for a free no-obligation quotation.

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    Why Choose Block Paving?

    Block paving continues to be one of the most popular and versatile surfacing options in St Albans and across Hertfordshire — combining durability, style, and value in equal measure. It’s an ideal choice for driveways, patios, forecourts, and garden paths that need to perform beautifully for years to come.

    Built to Last

    When properly installed, block paving can withstand heavy vehicle use and all weather conditions. Each block interlocks to create a solid, flexible surface that resists cracking and shifting over time — even through frost, heat and rainfall.

    Aesthetic Flexibility

    Choose from a wide range of colours, sizes, and patterns including herringbone, basketweave, and stretcher bond layouts. Add decorative borders, feature circles, or contrasting edges to create a truly bespoke look that complements your property’s style.

    Easy Maintenance

    Block paving is easy to care for — just sweep and wash occasionally to keep it clean. If a section becomes damaged or stained, individual blocks can be replaced without disturbing the entire surface, keeping it looking new for decades.

    Excellent Value for Money

    A professionally laid block paved driveway or patio can significantly increase the kerb appeal and value of your home. It’s a lasting investment that looks great and performs well, year after year.

    What We Do

    Driveways

    Durable, beautifully finished block paving driveways across St Albans and Hertfordshire. We design to suit your property style and budget, from neat single bays to sweeping double driveways.

    Patios

    Extend your living space outdoors with an attractive block-paved patio — perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Patterns, borders and steps can all be customised.

    Paths & Walkways

    Create practical, attractive pathway routes around your home or garden with block paving that complements your main driveway or patio.

    Commercial & Developer Projects

    We also work with local builders, landlords and developers throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire on larger paving and landscaping schemes.

    Block Paving Installation Process

    At MT Paving & Landscaping, we follow proven industry best practices on every project to ensure lasting performance and a flawless finish.

    1

    Excavation & Sub-Base Preparation

    We excavate to the required depth, removing all debris and soft material. A high-quality MOT Type 1 stone sub-base is then laid and mechanically compacted to provide a strong foundation.
    2

    Edging & Restraints

    Concrete kerbs or edge blocks are securely installed to prevent any future movement and to frame the paved area neatly.
    3

    Laying & Jointing

    Blocks are carefully laid in your chosen pattern — herringbone, basketweave, or linear — and kiln-dried sand is brushed into the joints to lock them tightly in place.
    4

    Compaction & Finishing

    The surface is compacted using a vibrating plate to ensure a smooth, level finish. Optional sealing can then be applied to enhance colour, protect against staining, and reduce weed growth.

    Fully Insured

    MT Paving & Landscaping is fully insured for your peace of mind and ours

    Work Guaranteed

    All of the work carried out by MT Paving & Landscaping has a 10 year guarantee

    20+ Years Experience

    We have over 20 years of experience in paving and landscaping

    Professional Team

    Our team are reliable, professional, trustworthy & efficient

    Our Satisfied Customers

    MT Paving installed a new block paved patio and pathway for us in Harpenden. They arrived when they said they would, worked incredibly hard, and the quality of the finish is outstanding. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

    Professional, punctual and great valueResidential Customer, St. Albans

    Mark and the team replaced our old concrete driveway with stunning charcoal block paving. Communication was excellent throughout, the site was kept tidy, and the finished result has totally transformed the front of our house. We’ve already had several neighbours asking who did it!

    Absolutely faultless from start to finish!Residential Customer, St Albans

    I obtained several quotes for my front garden being made into hard standing with block paving. I was provided with a verbal quotation, which was confirmed via email. I accepted the quote and my hard standing was installed in two days 6th and 7th August. I am completely satisfied with their work. All the workers were very polite and hard working. I will not hesitate to use MT Paving again in the future for any other work I need doing.

    Residential CustomerRedbourn, St Albans

    Mark and his team did a great job replacing old patio with new block paving patio. It was completed on time even with two bad days rain. Already 3 people have asked for his number and the price of the job was over £3.000.00 cheaper than two other company's. If I need anymore work done I will be contacting mark straight away thanks for the great job

    Residential CustomerSt Albans

    We had block paving laid at the front of the house and also Indian sandstone at the back and also some steps replaced. Great work and Mark is a charm to deal with. Honest and reliable. Tidy and on time. What more could you want.

    Residential CustomerSt Albans, Hertfordshire
    Linnea LLinnea L
    20:02 08 Oct 25
    Mark and his team did a fantastic job block paving our driveway. From initial contact to completion of the driveway we had good advice and clear communication. The team was very professional and we are very pleased with our new driveway.
    Jacqueline YipJacqueline Yip
    10:14 07 Oct 25
    Very happy with Mark of MT Paving & Landscaping. Trustworthy, professional, and friendly team who finished our paving on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Great communication and excellent workmanship — highly recommend!
    David WebsterDavid Webster
    14:03 04 Oct 25
    Mark did and his son did s great job thank you
    Jim RobinsonJim Robinson
    11:00 25 Sep 25
    Stripped our drive back, got rid of a load of old tatty gravel and dirt, and relayed with new grey granite. Excellent work, timely and very efficient. Definitely recommend.
    Claire TruscottClaire Truscott
    13:10 11 Sep 25
    The team delivered a high quality of work with courtesy, efficiency, and commitment to customer satisfaction. We are very pleased with our new garden patio and I would happily recommend their work.
    J TJ T
    19:54 09 Sep 25
    Great job removing old decking and laying the patio. Very happy with the end result. All team very professional and good communication throughout the job. Would definitely recommend and use again
    Chris EllisChris Ellis
    08:07 18 Jul 25
    Mark and his team did our Driveway. End to end done in 4 days, really pleased with the job, looks great!
    Michael LamMichael Lam
    13:51 12 Jul 25
    Mark’s team did a marvellous job in reshaping our driveway. Quality is very high and the team is very transparent in communications. Definitely will recommend them.
    Natasha BatesNatasha Bates
    15:32 09 Jul 25
    Mark and the team did a wonderful job removing our tired old decking and laying a beautiful Indian sandstone patio. They overcame several complex challenges during the week, making recommendations at various points to ensure it aligned with our vision for the space. Professional and friendly. We'll be getting them to return later in the year to level up our lawn.
    chris mettrickchris mettrick
    11:38 27 Jun 25
    Mark and team did a great job extending and refurbing our block paving driveway. He even managed to find blocks that matched our existing ones (over 25 years old!). Professional, polite, friendly, and punctual. Good price too. Very happy! Thanks guys!!
    Cathy LawCathy Law
    16:02 02 Jun 25
    Mark and the team helped me to makeover my back garden and build a new fantastic driveway recently. He gave me a reasonable price with outstanding job done on schedule. They are very professional, hard working and reliable. Their jobs are out of my expectation. I definitely will recommend him to all my friends.
    Jason KershJason Kersh
    17:48 21 May 25
    Mark and his team laid a new patio for us in our garden. The project was completed ahead of schedule, and we're delighted with the result. Mark recommended the stones we should use, and he was spot on, everything was done to a high standard and importantly for us all promises were kept!
    Michael MasonMichael Mason
    15:45 10 Apr 25
    Mark was helpful and informative when discussing the initial design. We got exactly what we hoped for! Was able to accommodate us at short notice and competitive price. Good quality of work.
    Sarah StarrSarah Starr
    15:08 02 Apr 25
    Drive was re-laid - looks great, completed quickly, guys were tidy & polite. Good advice given.
    Terry GalvinTerry Galvin
    16:06 29 Mar 25
    Great job by Mark to pave an area that was once a rotting decking area into an area we can now use in the summer , thanks
    Oli Lavelle-MoranOli Lavelle-Moran
    12:57 19 Feb 25
    Feb 2025.We had a great experience with Mark, Tommy-Lee and the team from MT who turned our unfinished wasteland into a fantastic sandstone patio that connects right down the side of our house.Mark's expertise helped us determine how best to work with the extension left unfinished by previous owners - identifying challenges and providing solutions we were happy with. Mark was respectful of our budgets and helped plan realistically too.Once on site, the team were pleasant and courteous to be around; especially kind and friendly to my curious 4 year old when she wanted to say "hello". It's messy work but within reasonable expectations things were done tidily and with no damage or incidents to our property and minimum inconvenience with deliveries etc.The final product is a high quality finish, delivered in the predicted time frame and sticking to budget. It is just what we were hoping for. I would happily recommend Mark and the team.
    April HarrisApril Harris
    18:22 04 Nov 24
    I recently worked with Mark from MT Paving & Landscaping on a project at the end of my garden, and I’m really pleased with the results.The transformation looks better than I expected, and Mark and his team were friendly throughout the process. I’ll be reaching out to Mark for future projects and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to improve their garden.
    Julie Adams-MooreJulie Adams-Moore
    17:57 04 Nov 24
    2nd time we've had Mark and the team to do some patio work for us. Excellent service and quality both times!
    SimonSimon
    07:51 11 Sep 24
    We had a patio laid by Mark and his team a couple of weeks ago in August. The quality of the work is excellent and it's turned our garden into a much nicer space that we can actually use. Mark worked with us to decide on the best option to make the layout work, especially after discovering an older patio beneath our old decking. All in all we're very happy with the job and now we're hoping the weather holds out a bit longer so we can make use of it. Only problem is now we need to get the rest of the garden up to standard....
    Elliot ArcherElliot Archer
    09:23 18 Aug 24
    Used MT Paving & Landscaping to get our front garden paved. These guys were really easy to communicate with, offered a good price and god the job done within a week of first contact. Really nice bunch of lads when they showed up and the final product looks great.
    AndrewA5 SampsonAndrewA5 Sampson
    08:28 16 Aug 24
    Our 30-year old block pavior front drive was in a poor state with tree roots pushing up, a soakaway underneath that had sunk, and various ants nests. Mark and his team lifted an relaid the whole area and now it looks brand new again. Thanks!
    Ruth MooreRuth Moore
    18:41 07 Aug 24
    Mark and his team did a fantastic job removing our old decking and laying an Indian sandstone patio. Mark was very thorough when it came to the quote and made sure we understood all our options. His communication was great and we felt in safe hands. The job was done to a very high standard within good time and the site was left tidy and clear. We were very impressed and will be returning next time we have a landscaping task!
    Charlie WinchCharlie Winch
    18:15 14 Jul 24
    I had my back garden repaved with Indian sandstone. Mark and team gave a competitive quote, started the job on the day agreed, and delivered to a high standard. I appreciate Mark also working with me to adapt the plans half way through. Would recommend.
    Ceri OhanaCeri Ohana
    09:23 23 Sep 23
    Mark and his team were fantastic from start to finish. It is fair to say that my garden was A JOB. It was in a huge state, with loads of gravel everywhere, uneven lawn, overgrown beds and a huge mass of bamboo and trees. Mark listened to what I wanted and immediately got it, but gave advice on what he recommended to keep costs down.Once he started the work, the whole team worked hard and were all absolutely lovely. They basically gutted the place and started from scratch…bamboo gone, brand new lawn, two new patios, new sleeper beds… The outcome was amazing and I am so happy with my new garden, it looks incredible.I highly recommend Mark and his team, you can’t go wrong. Thank you!
    Simon TilburySimon Tilbury
    14:08 13 Jun 23
    Mark was great to deal with and his team did a top job extending my patio and installing some railway sleepers as borders. They work hard and were very good at what they do, and followed my brief entirely. I'm delighted with the results!
    Brian BertramBrian Bertram
    14:30 12 Jun 23
    Mark and the guys very efficiently made me a new wall. Easy to deal with, very quick turn around time, lovely wall and all tidied away afterwards. No extra charges on top of the original quote either.
    Mark ToynbeeMark Toynbee
    08:56 06 Jun 23
    I contacted Mark as I like to use local traders if I can. He exudes professionalism and after he'd inspected the job and given me a quote we did the deal on a handshake. Mark and his crew worked hard to clear an old bed and match in new paving on my drive. They weren't happy with the result on day one, but rather than rush it and get away, they came back the next day to finish it properly. Very happy with the results
    Peter BuckleyPeter Buckley
    13:30 24 May 23
    Mark started on the date agreed and he and his team worked solidly until they finished. Excellent standard of work.Many thanks
    MM
    11:24 08 Sep 21
    I recently employed Mark and his team to redesign a driveway on a property. The driveway needed to be split into two to allow for access to a new development soon to be built on the land behind. This works included replacing a small lawn with block paving, erecting a new fence as well as installing a trellis around the existing fence for some extra privacy for the homeowner ahead of the building works starting.I was most impressed with the work that Mark and his team carried out as was the homeowner most importantly. They completed the job in the time promised, left the site clean and tidy and the job was reasonably priced. I would highly recommend MT Paving and Landscaping and will certainly be looking to use them again myself in the future.
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    Types of Block Paving

    From traditional red and charcoal blocks to modern greys and multi-tone blends, we offer a wide range of colours, sizes and textures.
    Popular patterns include:

    • Herringbone – strong and timeless for high-traffic driveways.

    • Basketweave – classic decorative style ideal for patios.

    • Stretcher Bond / Linear – clean, contemporary look.

    We can also incorporate borders, feature circles, granite setts or contrasting edges to give your project a unique finish.

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    Recent Work

    Below is a small selection of some of the block paving jobs that we have completed. You can click through to the Our Work page to see examples of more of our block paving driveways and patios.

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    Charcoal Block Paving Driveway Abbots Park, St Albans AL1

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    Block Paving Driveway Repton Green, St Albans

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    Block Paving Driveway Jennings Road, St Albans

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    Block Paving Driveway, Ash Grove Wheathampstead, St Albans

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    Block Paving Driveway Coombes Road London Colney, St Albans

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    Charcoal Block Paving Driveway, Croxley Green, Watford

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    Block Paving Driveway and Garden Makeover, Marshalswick St Albans

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    Block Paving Driveway London Colney, St Albans

    Block Paving Driveway Sandridge Road, St Albans

    Block Paving Driveway Sandridge Road, St Albans

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    BLOCK PAVING FAQ’s

    Why choose block paving for your St Albans driveway?

    Block paving is one of the most durable and attractive options for St Albans homes. It offers excellent strength, minimal maintenance, and can easily be repaired by replacing individual blocks. It’s ideal for driveways, patios, and paths that need to handle regular use and variable weather.

    How long will my new block paving last?

    With a proper sub-base and professional installation, your block paving driveway in St Albans can last over 20 years. Occasional re-sanding and cleaning help maintain its strength and colour for decades.

    What styles or block patterns are available?

    We offer a full range of designs — from classic herringbone and basketweave patterns to modern linear or mixed-tone layouts. You can choose from many colours and textures to complement your St Albans property’s style, including decorative borders and feature edges.

    How much does block paving cost in St Albans?

    Prices depend on size, block type, layout complexity, and extras like edging or drainage. As a guide, professional installations typically start around £70–£100 per m². We provide clear, no-obligation quotations for every St Albans project after a site visit.

    Do you offer a guarantee for block paving installations?

    Yes — all block paving installations across St Albans are covered by our full workmanship guarantee, so you can feel confident your new driveway or patio is built to last.

    How easy is block paving to maintain?

    Very. Regular sweeping and an occasional wash will keep it clean. Every few years, re-sand the joints to keep blocks stable and prevent weed growth.

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      Why MT Paving & Landscaping Is Your Best Choice

      • Over 20 years’ experience across residential and commercial projects.

      • Fully insured and compliant with all local authority standards.

      • 10-year workmanship guarantee on every installation.

      • Local, family-run business built on trust, referrals and repeat customers.

      • 5-Star rated on Google – 60 + verified reviews from St Albans homeowners.

      Ready to transform your driveway, patio or paths with block paving?

      Our friendly local team are happy to discuss ideas, provide samples and arrange a free site visit.

      📞 Call 01727 613 137 or request a quote online.

      Proudly serving St Albans, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar, Dunstable, Luton and surrounding areas.