Granite Stone Sorrento with Charcoal Border

For this project, Shire Driveways and Patios Derby transformed a bungalow’s driveway using granite stone Sorrento block paving, finished with a charcoal border for a clean, defined look.

The client wanted a modern and elegant driveway that would complement their home and provide a durable, low-maintenance surface.

The result? A stunning new driveway that improves the property’s appearance while offering long-lasting strength and practicality.

Challenges & Requirements

  • The existing driveway was worn and uneven, requiring a complete excavation and rebuild.
  • The client wanted a luxurious yet durable surface that would complement the bungalow’s exterior.
  • A contrasting charcoal border was chosen to frame the driveway and enhance its visual appeal.

The Installation Process

  • Excavation & Ground Preparation: The old surface was removed, and the ground was leveled before adding a compacted sub-base for strength.
  • Edging & Borders: A charcoal border was laid first to create a clean frame around the driveway.
  • Laying the Granite Sorrento Blocks: The granite stone Sorrento paving was carefully laid in a uniform pattern, ensuring a seamless and stylish finish.
  • Compaction & Final Touches: The driveway was compacted for stability, and jointing sand was applied to lock the blocks into place.

The Result

The finished driveway complements the bungalow beautifully, adding a sophisticated and polished look. The granite Sorrento paving provides a sleek, modern appearance, while the charcoal border creates a crisp, defined edge.

More than just visually appealing, this new driveway is built to last, offering durability, weather resistance, and easy maintenance.

Customer Review

We are absolutely thrilled with our new driveway! Shire Driveways and Patios Derby has done an incredible job – the granite paving looks amazing, and the charcoal border gives it a really classy touch. The team was professional from start to finish.

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Ruth Shepherd
09:58 05 Jul 25
Simon done my block paving driveway & porcelain patio work was finished to a very high standard workmanship very good very clean and tidy would recommend
Ethan Cunningham
08:52 05 Jul 25
Simon did my driveway and it was really good, really professional and it looks brilliant, thank-you
Jenny Hughes
20:03 02 Jul 25
Really good job, we are very happy with the block paving. Simon was very try helpful throughout. Would recommend
Pav J
18:05 26 Jun 25
Cannot recommend them enough, what a great owner and staff who did a 10/10 on a very large drive within a singular day, yup, you read that right.
William James
05:55 13 Jun 25
Simon done my block paving driveway he’s team worked tirelessly very professional very polite and respectful staff would recommend
Mohammed Zaff
18:41 02 Apr 25
Simon done my driveway very satisfied would recommend
Scott Beardsmore
08:11 31 Mar 25
Simon & he’s team done a fantastic job on my new block paving driveway and porcelain patio I’d definitely recommend very clean & tidy respectful staff always polite and kept me updated as the job was going along
Calum Parsons
08:02 29 Mar 25
Shire driveways & patios done my block paving driveway they excavated all of my driveways put down new foundations and everything as it should be done the work was done to very high quality clean and tidy very polite staff thanks again

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