Brindle block paving laid in herringbone with a charcoal border

Service 03 · St Helens & the North West

Driveways & Paving

Block paving, natural stone and large-format slabs, on a base built to take the weight.

The approach

Drives built for the weight of the car.

Most failed driveways aren't a paving problem, they're a base problem. We dig out to depth, deal with the drainage, and build up in compacted layers before a single block goes down. It's the part nobody sees and the reason ours are still flat when the neighbour's has sunk by the gate.

New herringbone block-paved driveway in front of a semi-detached house

What's included

Everything, and no line
items you didn't expect

One fixed written price covering the whole job — excavation, disposal, base, surface and the finishing details. If something changes on site we tell you before we do it, not after.

  • Block paving, natural stone or large-format porcelain
  • Excavated and built up to the correct depth
  • Drainage and soakaways designed in
  • Edge restraints haunched properly
  • Dropped kerb applications handled for you
  • Ten-year workmanship guarantee

How we work

Four steps. No surprises

01

Visit

We come out, measure up and talk through what you want the space to do.

02

Design

Visuals and a fixed written quotation before anything is committed.

03

Build

Our own team on site, in the right order, tidied down every evening.

04

Hand over

Cleared, explained, guaranteed — and we're still on the end of the phone.

Common questions

The things
everyone asks

If it isn't answered here, ring or send a message — you'll get a straight answer rather than a brochure.

How much does a typical garden transformation cost?
Our sweet spot is between £10,000 and £15,000 for a full rear garden — patio, lawn or artificial grass, fencing and lighting. Smaller packages start around £5,000 and larger projects run well beyond £25,000. Every completed job on our projects page carries the actual figure it came to, so you can judge for yourself before you ring.
How long does a project take?
Most driveways are four to six days. A full garden transformation is usually two to three weeks on site. We give you a start date and an end date in writing, and if the weather moves them we tell you the same day rather than the week after.
Do you charge for a quotation?
No. The visit, the design and the written quotation are free and there's no obligation. We'd rather spend an hour finding out we're not the right fit than have you commit to something you're unsure about.
Are you insured, and do you guarantee the work?
Yes to both. We carry full public liability cover and every installation comes with a written workmanship guarantee on top of the manufacturer warranties on the materials themselves.
How far do you travel?
About half an hour from St Helens — so Rainhill, Widnes, Warrington, Runcorn, Haydock, Prescot and the south side of Liverpool. Staying local keeps the team on site rather than sat in the van.
Can we pay in stages?
Yes. Most projects run on a deposit to secure materials and a schedule of stage payments as the work progresses, with the balance due on completion once you're happy with it.
Garden lighting seen from under the pergola after dark

Get started

Send us a photo
of your garden

That's all we need. A couple of pictures over WhatsApp and we'll come back with an honest idea of what's possible and what it costs. No obligation, no chasing.