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- Red and buff block paving, with a drainage channel and brick edging.
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- Grey block paving with contrasting edging around the driveway.
Driveway and block paving installation in Wokingham
Nelly's Construction lays driveways and block paving. We are a family-run business and work with you on the layout and appearance of the space. A site visit allows us to look at the property and discuss the work before preparing a free, no-obligation written quotation.
Thinking about making a change in Wokingham, Berkshire? Tell Nelly what you would like the space to do.
These examples show a red and buff block-paved driveway with a drainage channel and a grey block-paved driveway with contrasting edging. See more of our completed driveway work in the guide below.
Planning your project
For a driveway or block paving layout in Wokingham, start with how the space is used daily. Mark out each vehicle, including regular visitors’ cars and their sizes, then allow comfortable gaps so doors can open without squeezing against walls, fences or another car. Think about whether you need to reverse in, turn round, or leave one vehicle while another moves. Keep a simple walking line from the pavement to the front door, so people are not stepping around bumpers or across tight corners.
- Park your vehicles in the proposed positions and open every door fully.
- With the vehicles parked and engines off, walk the route to the house and check that it remains clear.
- Use cones, bins or tape this weekend to test turning space before choosing the layout.
Explore the available options
With block paving, the visual choices make a big difference. A restrained finish might use one colour across the driveway, while a contrasting border or edging can frame the area and pick out the shape more clearly. When you compare examples you like, look at the paving colour, the direction and scale of the laying pattern, and how the border sits with it. The pattern and border should be chosen together, so the finished surface feels balanced rather than busy.
- Would you prefer a subtle colour or a stronger contrast?
- Do you like a simple pattern direction or more movement?
- Should the edging blend in or clearly frame the paving?
Access, levels and preparation
During the site visit, we look at the existing surface, access for the work and the relationship between the driveway, entrances and surrounding areas. Levels and rainwater flow are considered as part of the proposed layout, so preparation and any drainage work can be included in the scope.
From enquiry to quotation
Tell us what you want the finished space to do. Send your postcode, a brief description and photographs if you have them.
We can arrange a site visit to discuss the layout, finish and practical requirements. You receive a free, no-obligation written quotation for the proposed work. If you decide to proceed, we agree the next steps and carry out the work to the agreed scope.
Understanding the scope and cost
The quotation reflects the work needed at your property: area, layout, block paving choices, existing ground, preparation, materials access, borders and drainage work. The site visit helps us understand these details.
Compare the work included as well as the price and ask about anything that is unclear before deciding.
Your questions answered
How can I check whether two vehicles will fit comfortably? Measure your actual vehicles, including mirrors, then allow room to open doors and walk between them. Mark the widths with tape or chalk so you can judge whether parking feels comfortable.
What photographs would help show a tight driveway entrance? Take photos from the road looking in, the driveway looking out, and both sides of the entrance. Show gate posts, walls, kerbs, bins, planting or other obstructions that affect the turn.
Can a block-paved driveway have a contrasting border? Yes. A contrasting border can frame the driveway or define parking edges. We can discuss border colour, block pattern and layout so it suits the main paving and driveway shape.
Request a quotation in Wokingham
Ready to discuss driveways in Wokingham? Send a brief outline of your project and request a free written quotation.
Call 07769 110005 or use the enquiry form.