Setts are natural or manufactured stone blocks laid to create durable, characterful paving. Ideal for roads, driveways, walkways and public spaces where longevity and visual appeal matter.
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A complete service that blends skilled workmanship with proven techniques for quality and durability on every project.
We handle everything in-house — from planning to completion — using our own teams and equipment for competitive pricing, swift delivery and consistent quality.
From planning to completion, a single Monk Of Colne team carries the work through — surveyors, groundworkers and pavers working under one roof. That removes hand-offs, keeps pricing competitive and gives you clear accountability at every stage.
Experienced installers use specialist tools and methods to achieve accurate levels, tight joints and reliable drainage for a long-lasting, attractive finish.
Sett and flag work rewards patience. Our teams set out carefully, choose the right bedding and jointing materials for the stone and traffic type, and hand-cut edges so the finished pattern reads clean — whether that’s a heritage cobbled street or a modern courtyard.
Rigorous procedures, regular training and modern equipment keep our sites safe for clients, crews and the public.
Heritage and public-realm settings often mean working near pedestrians and live traffic. Documented procedures, proper segregation, trained crews and well-maintained equipment keep our sites safe for everyone — while keeping the programme moving.
Clear updates, practical aftercare and proactive follow-ups ensure your paving performs and looks its best for years.
Our commitment continues after the last sett is laid. Regular updates during the build, a thorough walk-through on handover and follow-up visits from our mobile support team help keep the pavement looking crisp — addressing settlement, jointing or edge attention early if it’s needed.
A consistent, clearly communicated approach from first enquiry through to aftercare.
We discuss setting, traffic and aesthetic — heritage, contemporary or residential — and recommend natural stone or manufactured setts to match.
We measure up, assess existing levels and falls, and confirm pattern, bedding and jointing spec against the use and budget.
Careful base prep, accurate setting-out and hand-laid setts with tight joints, clean cuts at edges and a durable jointing finish.
Final walk-through, written aftercare advice on cleaning and re-jointing, and a follow-up from our mobile team to check everything is bedding in as expected.
Flags are larger, flatter paving slabs — typically used for footways, patios and large pedestrian areas. Setts are smaller stone blocks laid in patterns, suited to driveways, roads and feature areas where you want texture, character and trafficability.
Natural stone gives genuine character and a finish that weathers beautifully — ideal for heritage and high-end projects. Manufactured concrete setts offer consistent sizing, colour options and usually a more economical route to a clean, modern pattern. We’ll talk through both at the survey.
Yes — we regularly undertake sympathetic repair, re-lay and new-build work in conservation and heritage settings, coordinating with conservation officers where required and matching stone, bond and jointing to existing work.
Jointing choice depends on traffic, location and look — options range from sand and cement mortar through resin-based jointing compounds to looser sand joints for decorative work. We’ll specify what gives you the best combination of appearance, durability and drainage for the site.
Keep joints clear of weeds, sweep regularly and rinse occasionally. Well-installed setts need very little intervention. If a joint starts to fail or a flag settles, prompt attention — which we can handle via our follow-up service — keeps the whole surface sound.
Yes — with the right base, bedding and jointing spec, setts cope well with driveways, estate roads and delivery areas. We spec the construction to match the expected load, from pedestrian areas through to HGV routes.
