Driveway, Edging and Kerbs Block Paving

Block paving for driveways, edging and kerbs provides a practical way to create hard-wearing vehicle areas, define paving boundaries and form structured transitions between driveways, paths, patios and landscaped areas. This collection focuses on small-format paving and edging products selected for functional outdoor applications across UK domestic and commercial projects.

Block Paving for Driveways

Small-format setts and cobbles are widely used for driveway paving because individual units can be arranged in structured laying patterns while providing defined joints and strong visual separation from surrounding paving. They can be used across a complete driveway or as contrasting sections within a larger hard-landscaping design.

For vehicle-bearing areas, product thickness, stone type, supporting construction, edge restraint and installation method are critical. Not every edging or decorative sett is suitable for use as a complete driveway surface, so individual product specifications should be checked before installation.

Driveway Edging and Borders

Block paving is also commonly used to form driveway edging and paving borders. Smaller-format units can define the perimeter of a driveway, separate paving from planting or gravel areas, and create a controlled transition between different paving materials.

Contrasting setts can also be installed alongside larger paving slabs to create header courses, perimeter bands and decorative borders. This allows the edging to perform both a practical and visual role without requiring the entire area to be paved in small-format blocks.

Kerbs and Edge Restraints

Kerbs and substantial edging units are used where a stronger physical boundary is required around driveways, paths and landscaped areas. They can help define changes in level, retain adjoining surfaces and provide a durable perimeter where correctly specified and installed.

For projects requiring dedicated kerb units rather than standard paving setts, browse our granite kerb stones and edging kerbs.

Block Paving for Paths and Landscape Detailing

Small-format paving is equally useful for garden paths, entrance areas, patio borders and landscape detailing. The modular format makes it easier to follow curves, frame larger paving areas and create changes in direction or pattern where full-size slabs would be less practical.

Sawn and flamed units generally suit cleaner contemporary layouts, while cropped and tumbled finishes create a more traditional appearance. The choice should be based on the intended application, required surface character and surrounding paving rather than appearance alone.

Choosing Block Paving by Application

For complete driveway areas, prioritise products specifically suitable for vehicle traffic and an appropriate supporting build-up. For borders and edging, smaller or thinner units may be suitable where they are not acting as the principal vehicle-bearing surface. Kerb units should be selected where greater edge definition, restraint or level separation is required.

For a broader comparison of granite, sandstone and limestone setts and cobbles by material and finish, see our natural stone block paving collection.