Collections from Colchester 

For folks who can collect paving from our distribution centre in Colchester, Essex, this offer may just be what you are after. 

• Full crates only
• Weights and coverage shown in drop down menu - know what you can carry
• Commercial vehicles only - must be capable of being loaded by fork-lift
• Collections must be booked in - quick and efficient process for fast collections
• Collection M-F 8am to 5pm - weekend possible by prior arrangement. Strictly by appointment only (24-hour notice)

After ordering paving to be collected, our team will contact you and help make all the arrangements. If you want to learn more about our collection service, call our team on 01908 46 46 56.

Whilst this service is widely used by trade customers; i.e. builders, landscapers, property developers etc, retail customers too can take advantage of this service.  The only proviso is that you come with a vehicle suitable for fork-lift loading - if you are not sure, just get in touch with our team. 

Product Overview  

Dove Grey limestone paving slabs 900 x 600 at times referred to as Kurnool Grey, the region in India where this fantastic stone is quarried. With sawn edges and a calibrated depth and a lovely grey colour palette, this beautiful stone suits both modern and traditional schemes and is sure to add that wow factor and transform your outdoor living space, The stone is super strong, indeed it shares many of the key attributes of granite that give its durability and strength. Very much a "go to" product for those that have done their research!

Colour - overall the colour tone is a blend of greys with occasional white fossil like markings that can be present, these marking only add to the authentic and natural appearance of this stone. 

Texture - the surface is relatively smooth and flat (but not slippery) and has the texture akin to running your hand across the skin of an older orange. You will feel the lovely texture but it is not rough of harsh. This makes it truly wonderful to walk on with bare feet, when our UK weather allows us to!

Quality - with our own team in India we only select the best blocks for consistency of colour and texture having control of the supply chain from source to our end customers ensures a consistent quality.

Full Crates vs Split Crates 

Full crates offer the best value as they are shipped directly from one of our distribution centres directly to your address. Split crates on the other hand require further shipping and handling before they can be delivered to our customers. Split crates do however offer a choice for customers who simply have no need for a full crate. Most products offer full crate and split crate options, please refer to individual product pages for further information.

NB: Pictures and videos represent colour and texture - size may vary at times

Other sizes 

This product is also available in

• 600 x 600  
• 4-Size Patio Pack

Please kindly read our checklist and delivery sections before ordering as it covers important information that customers will find helpful. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to assist you.

Specifications

● 900 x 600 mm, sawn sides
● Shades of grey with occasional white fossil like markings
● Very "grippy" and tactile surface having appearance of
"orange peel"
● Calibrated 22mm (nominal) - makes them easy to lay
saving time and £££'s
● Very hardwearing and easy to maintain
● Once sealed virtually maintenance free
● Suits modern and traditional schemes

This may need to be laid over a sub-base (strengthening layer) of crushed stone or hardcore.

We don’t prescribe a solution per se as contractors may alter these according to project needs but as a guide its typically installed on full bed of mortar sometimes referred to as individual bedding. The mortar bed is laid on top of compacted hard core (MOT) which can range from 100mm to 150mm on average.

Please always seek advice from a professional contractor as our notes are simply to serve as a general guide and are not project specific.