Get Your Quality Cobblelock Driveway in Dublin

You’ll read about cobblelock a lot as you view our website, but what exactly is it?

Cobblelock paving makes use of brick, concrete or natural stone or combinations of all of them. The variety of block sizes, styles, colours and designs is virtually endless and you can really put your own stamp on this and create something truly unique to your tastes and budget.

Another reason to consider cobblelock paving for your driveway, patio or garden, is its design potential. Cobblelock bricks or blocks, much like setts, can be arranged in an attractive design of varying complexity. The only limit when using cobblelock paving is your imagination! You can utilise many different designs or shapes such as circles and diamonds to add a uniqueness to your driveway or patio. You may also make use of semi circles, double or single steps and square paved steps.

If you wish, we would be more than happy to call out to your home and show you our portfolio of different designs. It can help inspire you and cement in your mind exactly what design you want for your driveway or patio.

Our block paving supplier of choice is Kilsaran. They are an extremely high quality producer of materials for the paving industry and provide excellent guarantees on their products. Nothing says high quality and durability like a 25-year year guarantee.

This is our step-by-step installation process:

• to prepare, we dig out the ground to the necessary depth. If there is a requirement for drainage, we will install that right at the start.
• The first layer is an 804 hardcore layer, which we compact using a plate compactor.
• Then we add a layer of sand.
• On top of this goes your chosen design of blocks. The simplest method is to lay the full blocks first and then lay the blocks that needed to be cut to size. The narrow joints are filled with silica sand. This will keep the paving blocks stable and most importantly prevent any weeds from appearing afterwards.
• The final step is to use the compactor one last time to make sure the final finish is level and that the blocks are firmly in place.

When it comes to the cleaning, care and maintenance of your cobblelock driveway, the most important thing is to do it in a timely manner and on a regular basis, as neglect will only make the work more difficult and more complicated. Here is the most effective method to clean a cobblelock driveway:

• Clear the area,
• Remove weed, moss and other vegetation,
• Apply a specialized cobblestone stain cleaner,
• Rinse the area thoroughly.

Weed can be more detrimental to your cobblelock paving than you may think, not just in terms of aesthetic. It can be your number one enemy if you want your paving to remain stable and durable.

In order to prevent weed growth in your cobblelock driveway and stop things from getting out of hand, we will take preventative action by filling the joints between the cobblelock blocks with silica sand.

If you notice any weeds between the blocks, you should take the following steps:

• remove any moss and weeds between the bricks using gardening gloves and a wire brush,
• apply a weed killer to eradicate the weed and prevent its further growth.

Here at Master Driveway Paving Dublin, we know that your driveway is an investment that you are not going to make lightly. That is why we want to make sure you are presented with a wide array of options so you can pick one that best suits your style and preferences. From the beautifully crafted cobblelock driveways combined with paving slabs for the garden and patio, to the highly durable basalt driveway that can withstand any type of weather and the traditional cobblestone driveways, reminiscent of some of the oldest streets of Dublin such as Temple Bar. Call today and let us know how we can be of service and make your outdoor area feel more like home!