Why clay paving…why Chelmer Valley Brick Co Ltd… Although clay pavers do initially cost more than alternative materials, such as concrete, the durability of clay paving certainly makes up for it with the lifespan of the product. You see buildings built with clay bricks hundreds of years old, and although weathered, they have retained charm and colour,. I’m sure you can see supermarket forecourt examples of the rapid deterioration and colour bleaching to understand this point. Perhaps also you have seen repair patched of paving, perhaps on local High Streets, which show how badly the original concrete pavers have faded.

Also, consider that labour, sand, sub base materials, all will cost the same, and it’s that top layer, the one that you see, that should not be skimped on. If anything, consider slightly downscaling your paving area / patio / driveway to come within budget, and have the quality clay pavers that will in turn last.

Excellent advice on how to use clay pavers (sometimes referred to as clay paviors, or brick pavers) can be found through links on our site. This includes information on permeable paving, which our pavers by their structure, shape, base materials and form will conform to. Much of this is down to overall design, but again, help or advice on clay pavers is available.

A very valid point, do not be tempted to use ordinary clay bricks. Clay pavers (paviors) are subjected to different frost exposure, and saturation conditions to standard bricks, and have different EU test standards.

Chelmer Valley Brick Co Ltd and its personnel have many years experience in the brick and paving industry, and both the paver and Tudor brick ranges here are second to none in colour, variety, aesthetics and character, so we are sure you will be delighted with our products. They have been used on numerous restoration projects, have been exported to Japan and the Middle East, and are used by clients big and small throughout the UK.

Chelmer Valley is an independent friendly and helpful clay paver company, with quick e mail response, a dedicated staff and commitment to service. If it’s landscaping work, landscape paving, patio paving, driveways, pathways, gardens, or whatever brick paving application you are considering, we have paving materials for you. Please contact us for individual price quotations, samples, or help in any way.