Block Paving and Patios in Rothwell
Block paving driveways, patios, fencing and garden walls across Rothwell, Oulton, Woodlesford and Carlton. Free written quotes, and fencing-only jobs welcome.
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Between the city and Wakefield
Rothwell sits on the south-east side of Leeds, on the road to Wakefield, with Oulton, Woodlesford, Carlton and Lofthouse around it. Coal was mined here for more than six hundred years, until Rothwell Haigh Colliery closed in 1983, and the old pit land is now Rothwell Country Park.
The housing reflects that history: older brick and stone terraces near the town centre and Holy Trinity Church, inter-war semis, and newer estates, including the homes on the old St George’s Hospital site off Wood Lane. A narrow terrace front and a wide modern frontage need quite different driveways.
Block paving driveways in Rothwell
Block paving suits most Rothwell frontages. It copes with cars turning on it, it can be lifted and relaid if a drain or cable has to go in, and a stain on one block does not mean replacing the whole drive.
Underneath goes a dug-out and compacted sub-base, a screeded sand bed and a solid edge course to stop the blocks spreading. Herringbone locks together best where cars turn; stretcher bond is fine for paths and patios. Grey, charcoal and brindle tones suit most houses, and tegula-style blocks with a tumbled edge soften a newer frontage. Our block paving page shows the patterns and colours.
Patios, fencing and walls too
Patios
Porcelain for a clean modern finish, Indian sandstone for a natural one. Compare them on our porcelain paving page.
Fencing
Featheredge, picket and composite panels on concrete or timber posts. New garden fencing on its own is welcome.
Garden walls
Retaining walls, raised beds and low front walls where the garden changes level or needs a boundary.
Gravel driveways
A lower-cost alternative to block paving, with a block edge to keep the gravel in. More on gravel driveways.
Examples from around Leeds
Driveways, patios and fencing from our jobs elsewhere in the city. Each caption gives the area.
If the kerb needs dropping
A new front driveway is only usable once the kerb in front of it is dropped. In Leeds, you apply to the council and the crossing itself has to be built by a contractor approved for street works. We build the driveway behind it, and our guide to dropped kerbs walks through the council process.
Rothwell and the villages around it
We also cover Oulton, Woodlesford, Carlton, Lofthouse, Robin Hood and Methley, and across the river in Garforth and Swillington. Further north, we lay patios in Roundhay and Oakwood.
Rothwell block paving questions
Which block paving pattern is best for a driveway?
Herringbone, laid at 45 or 90 degrees, is the strongest for a driveway because the blocks lock against each other when tyres turn on them. Stretcher bond and basket weave look good on paths and patios, where there is no turning traffic.
Do you work in Oulton and Woodlesford?
Yes. We cover Rothwell, Oulton, Woodlesford, Carlton, Lofthouse and the villages around them, as well as the rest of Leeds.
Can you build the driveway before the kerb is dropped?
Yes, and many people do it in that order. The council approval and the crossing are separate from the driveway, so it is worth applying early. Until the kerb is dropped, you cannot legally drive across the pavement to use it.
Can you match new block paving to my existing drive?
We can usually get close, but blocks fade with age, so new ones look brighter for a while. On a large extension, a contrasting border between the old and new sections often looks more deliberate than a near-match.
Thinking about a new driveway in Rothwell?
Send a photo of the front of the house and the rough size of the area through the enquiry form, or give us a call on 0113 519 1919. The quote is free and in writing.