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Paving

Paving Slabs come in a variety of styles and colours which makes them versatile and perfect for all gardens. We offer singular slabs in a range of sizes as well as contractor packs which are great for larger projects. Paving slabs are low maintenance and make a great focal point. Natural stone paving, concrete paving slabs and porcelain paving are all available online.

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    Bradstone Textured Concrete Paving Dark Grey 600 x 600 x 32mm (2342)

    Introducing the Bradstone textured concrete paving slabs, where style meets functionality in perfect harmony. Each slab boasts a substantial 32mm thickness, designed with fine white limestone chippings which offer a beautifully soft appearance, allowing...
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    Bradstone Textured Concrete Paving Buff 600 x 600 x 32mm (3695)

    Introducing Bradstone's textured concrete paving slabs, a perfect synthesis of style and functionality. With a thickness of 32mm, these versatile slabs are enhanced by fine white limestone chippings that create a beautifully softened aesthetic. This...
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    Bradstone Textured Concrete Paving Dark Grey 450 x 450 x 32mm (2343)

    Experience the ideal combination of elegance and practicality with the Bradstone textured concrete paving slabs. Designed at a robust 32mm thickness, these paving slabs feature fine white limestone chippings that lend a subtly softened aesthetic, making...
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    Urbex Riven Concrete Paving Slab Buff 600 x 600 x 38mm (25 Pack)

    British manufactured concrete paving available in 3 different colours
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    Stonemarket Paving Slab Marketstone Autumn Multi Project Pack (20.93m2)

    The Autumn Marketstone Multi Project Pack from Stonemarket provides a beautiful, paved area in an assortment of perfectly complementing colours. Marketstone paving is ethically sourced, hand dressed, natural sandstone. This range is extremely durable and...
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    Urbex Riven Concrete Paving Slab Charcoal 450 x 450 x 38mm (52 Pack)

    British manufactured concrete paving available in 3 different colours
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    Argent Coarse Concrete Paving Dark 450 x 450 x 38mm (56 Pack)

    Marshall Argent Coarse is a contemporary paving product, ideal for use with bold geometric designs. The blend of British granite aggregate adds a subtle sparkle to the surface, making this a great product for modern garden and patio designs. A smooth...
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    Argent Smooth Concrete Paving Dark 600 x 200 x 38mm (25 Pack)

    Marshall Argent Smooth is a contemporary paving product, ideal for use with bold geometric designs. The blend of British granite aggregate adds a subtle sparkle to the surface, making this a great product for modern garden and patio designs. A coarse...
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    Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Concrete Paving Cotswold Patio Pack (9.72m2) (22776)

    Transform your outdoor spaces with the Bradstone Eco Ashbourne Paving Pack, designed to offer a stunning yet sustainable solution for your patio. Featuring a distinctive riven surface and expertly fettled edges, each stone replicates the beauty of...
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    Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Concrete Paving Weathered Grey Patio Pack (9.72m2) (22780)

    Elevate your outdoor area with the Eco-Friendly Ashbourne Riven Paving, designed with a striking riven surface and elegant fettled edges that mimics the authentic look of natural stone. This paving solution not only enhances the visual appeal of your...
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    Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Concrete Paving York Brown Patio Pack (9.72m2) (22777)

    Introducing the Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Paving Pack, a perfect blend of natural beauty and environmental consciousness. The riven surface and fettled edges of these stones create a stunning resemblance to authentic natural stone, making your outdoor...
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    Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Concrete Paving York Gold Patio Pack (9.72m2) (22779)

    Enhance your outdoor living space with the Bradstone Ashbourne Eco Concrete Paving Pack. This distinctive paving features a beautifully riven surface and fettled edges, giving it a fantastic authentic natural stone look that transforms patios and garden...
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    Bradstone Textured Concrete Paving Buff 450 x 450 x 32mm (3693)

    Discover the perfect blend of style and practicality with Bradstone's textured concrete paving slabs. Crafted with a thickness of 32mm, these slabs are designed to enhance both outdoor aesthetics and functionality. Featuring fine white limestone...
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    Firedstone Concrete Paving Autumn 600 x 600 x 38mm (22 Pack)

    The Marshalls Firedstone 600 x 600 x 38mm (22 Pack) in Autumn is moulded from casts taken from original flame treated, Mason Fettled flagstones. The textured surface and choice of four colours make it a versatile paving product.

Paving

Paving Slabs are a popular component in many gardens and outdoor spaces, whether decorative, functional as a sturdy foundation for a shed, or as an area for outdoor activities, getting the right product is important to create a space that suits your tastes and needs.

At Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, we have a variety of high-quality paving options including:

Concrete Paving Slabs
Concrete paving slabs are a man-made paving manufactured from cement, aggregate, sand, and water to create a durable, long lasting slab. Each one has a neat and uniform look.

Natural Stone Paving
Natural stone paving slabs are made from mined or quarried natural stone from around the world, meaning that each paving slab is as unique as nature intended.

Porcelain Paving
Porcelain paving is a luxurious and aesthetically pleasing choice of paving. Not only is porcelain paving attractive, but it is low maintenance, slip resistant, and stain resistant, making it perfect for entertaining in the garden.

Block Paving
Block paving is a decorative way of creating hardstanding from brick-like blocks. It is a popular choice for driveways and paths as it is strong and durable.

Low Maintenance Garden Ideas
Garden paving is a low maintenance landscaping choice, requiring very little upkeep. Simple weeding between the paving slabs, sweeping, and power washing will keep your paving looking fantastic. Decorative patios are an extension of a home. During the summer months, a patio provides space for children to play, for outdoor dining, or entertaining your guests. Therefore, getting the right patio design for your garden is just as important as choosing the right flooring for your kitchen.

Choosing the right paving slabs can be confusing as there are several concrete and natural stone paving slab options available, but here are a few things to consider:

What kind of look are you going for? Think about a paving that will complement the exterior of your home or any external brickwork. You may also wish to consider what materials are commonly used in the area that you live in. At Howarth, we offer a wide range of options including natural stone paving such as sandstone paving, as well as concrete paving including flags, setts, and block paving.

What are you planning to use the area for? If you are paving to create an area for al fresco dining, paving slabs with an even surface will be best for placing a table and chairs on. On the other hand, if you want to create a focal point, you might want to choose paving in interesting colours and/or textures.

Do you want to create a pattern with paving stones? Here are the most popular paving patterns:

  • Stacked: For this design, all the slabs will be square and the same size, laid in a grid formation with straight lines. This is a simple, easy to achieve design.
  • Stretched: Paving slabs are laid end-to-end in what is known as a stretched sequence – a design that is often used in brick walls. This patio pattern can be completed with slabs that are the same size, or by alternating between slabs that are the same length, but have different widths, to create a more striking look.
  • Random: Typically created with slabs of three different dimensions, for example 100 x 100, 50 x 50 and 25 x 25, and mixed together in a pattern that looks random because of the varying slab sizes. Paving project packs from Howarth are perfect for this paving style.
  • Circle: This is one of the more intricate layouts for a patio and is popular amongst gardeners who want their patio to be the main feature, or at least part of it perhaps alongside aggregates such as gravel, pebbles, or regional stones.

View our wide selection of concrete and natural stone paving slabs online or at your local Howarth branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you paint paving slabs?
Yes, you can paint paving slabs. If you are interested in a particular colour, we have a wide variety of paving options available in different colours that you can purchase online or in store.
How many paving slabs do I need?
To work out how many paving slabs you will need, we recommend measuring the width and length of the area that you’re looking to pave and multiply the two numbers together. This will then give you your area to pave.
How much does paving cost?
The cost of paving depends on the size of the area. If you’d like to pave up to 40 square metres, it will cost approximately £100 per square metre. 40 to 100 square metres would cost approximately £85 per square metre, and 100+ square metres would cost approximately £75.
Is decking cheaper than paving?
Decking is more affordable than paving, but paving slabs last longer and require little to-no maintenance.
How to remove dry cement from paving slabs.
To remove dry cement from paving slabs, you can use brick acid. But make sure to wear protective clothing like gloves and glasses.
Can you put a shed on paving slabs?
Yes, you can put a shed on top of paving slabs.
How should paving flags be laid?
Natural Stone Paving and Wet Cast Paving are typically set firmly (mortar bed and joints), whereas hydraulically pressed concrete flags can be laid rigidly or flexibly (sand bed and joints).
Can I install flags without a joint or butt-jointed?
No, as whether mounted rigidly or on sand, the flags must always have a joint.
What are the two recommended methods of flag installation?
Flexible (sand) and Rigid (mortar)
Should I seal my block paving?
Marshalls believes that sealing our block paving is unnecessary. This is due to a variety of circumstances, including the fact that sealants must be applied to a clean, dry, and dust-free surface. Sealants may affect the appearance of the units and wear unevenly.
Should I seal my paving?
Marshalls believes that sealing our block paving is unnecessary. This is due to a variety of circumstances, including the fact that sealants must be applied to a clean, dry, and dust-free surface. Sealants may affect the appearance of the units and wear unevenly.
What is the minimum size of cut block I can use?
No smaller than 1/4 or 25% of the original size.
Can I install blocks without a joint or butt-jointed?
No, they must always have a joint.
Can I install block paving around a swimming pool?
Yes, all block paving driveway products are appropriate for use around a pool. However, loss of sand must be considered.
Can I lay blocks over an existing tarmac/concrete?
It is feasible to put block paving over an existing tarmac or concrete basis, but the existing base must be in good shape, with no fractures, breaking apart, or spalling.
How steep of a slope can block paving be laid on?
Simply put, if you can drive up a hill, it can be block paved. However, the steeper the slope, the more probable intermediate restrictions are required.
Can you lay 200x100 blocks in a stretcher bond on a driveway?
Yes, you can.
Is stretcher bond strong enough for a driveway?
Yes, it is.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between concrete and clay block paving?
Aside from the fact that one is made of clay and the other is constructed of concrete, there are other distinctions between the two. Because clay is a natural substance with intrinsic colour, exposure to Ultra Violet light will not affect the brilliance of the colour over time. Concrete, on the other hand, is a pigmented material, and exposure to UV radiation will cause a decline in the intensity of colour over time; however, owing to the amount of time required, this will not be a perceptible change.
Do you sell aggregates and cement?
Yes we do, please take a look at our aggregates page within the gardening and landscaping category.
Which flags are slip resistant?
All of our pavement is slip resistant as long as the units are maintained at the proper intervals to avoid them getting slippy due to surface build-up of dirt, detritus, and algae, for example.
Which flags are suitable to be laid around a swimming pool?
Natural Stone Paving and Pressed Concrete Paving are both acceptable for usage around a swimming pool. Wet Cast units (such as Coach House and Heritage) should be avoided since they will be damaged by chemicals in the pool water, such as chlorine, and will suffer from surface cracking.
Which flags are suitable to be laid on a ramp?
A ramp may be built using any of our pressed concrete paving flags or Natural Stone flags. Also, Barfaced pavement is particularly built for this purpose, with slightly elevated bars on the surface to offer greater traction underfoot.
Which flags do you have with a coarse surface finish?
Domestic – Scoutmoor Rustic, Granite Eclipse, Flamed Narias, Sylvern, Symphony Plank, Argent Coarse, Saxon, Wildwood Commercial – Modal Textured, Conservation Textured, Saxon, Charnwood, Myriad.
Which flags do you have with a smooth surface finish?
Domestic – Scoutmoor Diamond Sawn, Lazaro Marble, Versuro Sawn, Towngate, Symphony Classic, Symphony Urban, Symphony Natural, Symphony Tumbled, Arrento. Argent Smooth, Perfecta Commercial – Modal Smooth, Conservation Smooth, Perfecta, Celestia.
Which flags do you have with a riven surface finish?
Domestic – Chapelgate, Casarta Slate, Antique Alverno, Riven Harena, Limestone Aluri, Organa, Coach House, Heritage, Firedstone, Regent Commercial – a range of commercial paving.
Do you supply samples of your products?
On any of the Marshall product pages, you may request a free sample. Simply click the 'contact us’ button at the bottom of the page and fill out the form for your query. After that, one of our experts will contact you regarding your sample request. You can also contact our customer service team on the number 01472 907051.
Do I need to use a kerb for my patio and/or driveway?
To assist constrain and confine the area, it is usually advised to install some form of edge restraint (kerb), especially in places that will be susceptible to movement and weight, such as driveways.
Should I install the kerbs before or after the blocks/flags are laid?
Before. You need a solid edge restraint to work against.
What type of kerb should I use?
What type of kerb should I use?

How to guides

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