Paving built properly, from the ground up
The Old Cobble Co designs and lays driveways, patios, paths and outdoor hard surfaces for homes and businesses across Bournemouth, England. Every job starts with the part most people never see – a properly excavated, compacted and stabilized base – because that is what decides how long a paved surface lasts.
Block paving driveways
Hard-wearing block paving driveways laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond patterns. We excavate to the right depth, install a compacted sub-base, lay pavers on a screeded sand bed and lock the edges with concrete haunching or edge restraints so the drive stays level under daily traffic.
Patios
Natural stone, porcelain and concrete slab patios designed around how you use your garden. We set falls for drainage, lay slabs on a full bed, point the joints neatly and finish edges cleanly against lawns, borders and walls.
Garden paths & walkways
Paths that connect your home, garden and outbuildings – in block paving, slabs, setts or bound gravel. Built on a stable base with firm edges so they stay straight, safe and free of trip hazards.
Cobbles & setts
Traditional cobble and granite sett surfaces for driveways, courtyards, borders and feature areas. Ideal for period properties and anywhere you want a character finish that ages well.
Gravel driveways & permeable paving
Free-draining gravel driveways and parking areas stabilized with geocell or permeable paving grids over geotextile. The grid stops gravel spreading and rutting while rainwater drains straight into the ground – a practical option where drainage or planning rules matter.
Edging, Krebs & borders
Krebs, edging and borders that frame paved areas and hold them together, including driveway Krebs, lawn edges, raised borders and transitions between surfaces.
Repairs, re-levelling & restoration
Sunken or loose blocks, cracked slabs, failed edges and weed-filled joints put right. We lift and re-lay affected areas, rebuild edges, re-sand joints and deep-clean paving to bring tired surfaces back to life.
Paving cleaning & joint re-sanding
Cleaning to remove moss, weeds, algae and grime, followed by fresh kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints to re-lock the paving and keep weeds down.
How we work
1. Enquiry – tell us what you'd like and send a few photos of the area.
2. Site visit – we measure up, check levels, drainage and access, and talk through materials and patterns.
3. Written quote – a clear, itemized quote with the scope of work and an estimated timescale.
4. Preparation – excavation, waste removal and a compacted sub-base built to suit the surface and its use.
5. Installation – edging, bedding, laying, cutting and jointing carried out to a neat, consistent finish.
6. Handover – we clean down, remove waste and talk you through looking after your new paving.
Why choose The Old Cobble Co
* Groundwork first – correct excavation depth, compaction and stabilization on every job.
* Materials we know inside out – we also supply paving products from our Bournemouth store, so we understand what each one does and how it should be installed.
* Clear communication – an itemized quote, an agreed start date and updates as the work progresses.
* Tidy sites – we protect your property, keep the work area organized and clear up when we finish.
Request a quote
Planning a new driveway, patio or path, or need repairs? Get in touch to arrange a site visit.
* Phone: +44 1202 528714
* Email: info@theoldcobble.co.uk
* Address: 117 West Way, Bournemouth BH9 3DU, United Kingdom
* Hours: [Mon–Fri hours] (UK time)