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Lawrence and the team installed our back patio last month. Punctual. Clean. Communicative throughout. The finish is exactly what we wanted and they handled the whole job without fuss. One minor thing—took them a day longer than the original quote, but they were transparent about it upfront so no surprises. Would use them again without hesitation. Family-run outfit that actually knows what theyre doing.

Our lane runs between the house and the barn, and it had become increasingly difficult to maintain — lumps and ruts everywhere, and after heavy rain it turned into a proper bog. We'd investigated various options, from tarmac to block paving, but neither felt right for the rural setting we've got here in Winchcombe. Lawrence and his team at inventive drives suggested a gravel stone finish, which sounded straightforward enough until we started thinking about the logistics. The laneway needed proper preparation: adequate drainage, a solid base layer, and then the right grade of stone to lock together properly. What impressed me was how they approached the site. They didn't just dump gravel and call it done. They laid a sub-base, ensured the camber was correct for water run-off, and then laid the gravel in two stages with compaction between layers. The finish is crisp and level, with a subtle gradient that's barely noticeable to walk on but does exactly what it needs to do when it rains. Six weeks in and it's holding beautifully — no washout, no loose stones migrating where they shouldn't. The crew was methodical and tidy throughout. They worked around our schedule and left the surrounding areas as they found them. It functions exactly as it should now, and that's really what matters. Throughout the process they were straightforward about timings and costs. I'd certainly use inventive drives again should we need further work.

I cannot tell you the relief I felt when Lawrence's crew finished on that Friday afternoon in March. My old drive had been falling apart for two years—cracking, patchy, just embarrassing really—and I'd been putting off the whole thing because I dreaded the disruption. But from the moment Lawrence texted me back on that Tuesday morning (within an hour of my enquiry, actually) through to the final sweep-up at 4:15pm on the 22nd, it all felt manageable. The team turned up at 8:30am sharp, got stuck in without faffing about, and the transformation was just... there. By mid-afternoon I could see the whole thing taking shape, that deep black tarmac looking so clean and professional against the front of my house. They even sorted the edges properly—no loose bits, no mess spilling into the borders. I kept popping out to check on progress (I work from home, which helped with the WhatsApp updates they sent through). The genuine surprise was how quickly it was done. I thought I'd be looking at a three-day job minimum, but they'd got the prep, laying, and compacting all finished by day two. When I stepped out onto it properly for the first time on the Saturday morning, I actually just stood there for a moment. It felt solid. It felt like someone who knows what they're doing had actually cared about getting it right 🏡 No dramatic problems, no drama—just a driveway that looks better than anything I'd hoped for, and a crew that treated the whole thing like they were working on their own house.

Having had previous bad experiences with contractors who simply vanished once the job was nominally complete, I was frankly astonished by how thoroughly Inventive Drives and Patios approached the cleanup phase of our tarmac installation. Lawrence and his team didn't simply leave us with a new driveway and a pile of debris; they spent considerable time removing every scrap of material, sweeping the surrounding areas, and ensuring that the verges and nearby surfaces were absolutely spotless. This attention to detail—which one might reasonably expect but seldom receives—fundamentally changed my perception of what professional paving work actually entails. The driveway itself is exceptional; yet it was the meticulous restoration of our property to a state of order that genuinely impressed me. It's the kind of finishing touch that speaks to a contractor's pride in their work. 🛣️

Lawrence and his team came and did our back patio last month. The sandstone looks beautiful, really transforms the garden. Theyre such nice people, very professional and tidy. Made me feel safe having them in the house. Everything was cleaned up at the end without me having to ask. Its lovely to sit out there now and the work has worn well already. Would have them back anytime

We texted Lawrence on a Tuesday afternoon in late May asking about getting a new Indian sandstone patio laid before summer. He responded within the hour—genuinely within the hour—and came out to measure on the Thursday. That responsiveness stuck with me throughout the whole job. Communication happened over WhatsApp mostly, which suited me fine. The crew turned up on schedule on 11th June at 8:45 a.m., and I watched them work systematically through the day. The patio itself looks beautiful now. The sandstone has aged well even in these first few weeks, and the way they've levelled it is spot on. My only small gripe is that cleanup on the final day could've been a touch more thorough—there were still some stone dust patches near the borders that I had to sweep myself. That said, it's a minor thing. The quality of the actual work and the sheer reliability of the team made it easy to overlook. I'd use Inventive Drives again without hesitation.

They were on time polite gd friendly team quick clean tidy fantastic job they also do resin driveways would highly recommend them to others 5 ⭐ s

Lawrence and his lad got our back garden done in two days flat, porcelain tiles laid beautifully level. My grandchildren will have a proper place to play when they visit now, and it's held up perfectly through the winter without a single crack.

Extremely pleased with my new driveway! The team worked very hard and completed the job in the timescale that was given in my quote. So thank you to Laurence and his men for a great professional job.
Would definitely recommend Inventive Drives and Patios.

Having spent years in groundworks myself, I know what decent concrete work looks like. Lawrence's crew laid our new drive last month and they've done a proper job. The base prep was thorough—they didnt cut corners there—and the pour was finished with a clean, even surface. Six weeks on and theres no cracking, no settling. The edges are sharp, drainage slopes are spot on. Finished with a light brush texture that'll grip in winter. They cleaned up after themselves without being asked. I'd use them again, and I'd point anyone local toward them.

Got three quotes for the drive and Inventive Drives came in competitive. What really swung it was their online booking system — actually worked properly, which sounds daft but you'd be surprised. Lawrence and the crew turned up when they said they would, got through the job methodically, and the finished result is genuinely impressive. The blocks are flush, the pattern's sharp, no loose bits. Only minor thing: they didn't quite match my request about the drainage slope orientation, though it functions fine. Still, four stars feels right.

Lawrence and his crew turned up when they said they would, which might not sound like much until you've spent forty years watching tradesmen shuffle their schedules about. The patio work itself was meticulous — every stone sat level, the joints ran true. But what struck me most was how they left the place. I've had driveways poured since the sixties, and you usually find yourself sweeping up for a week afterwards. Not here. The site was spotless by day's end, materials tidied away properly. The pricing was fair without cutting corners, which I respect. I'd use Inventive Drives again without hesitation.

We'd engaged Lawrence's team after considerable deliberation about what surface would suit our property best. We chose tar and chip over tarmac primarily because the aesthetic fitted the period of our home, and in fairness, the cost differential was modest enough to justify the choice. The finished result is precisely what we'd hoped for—attractive, properly compacted, and already weathering well through the winter months. I'd argue that what distinguishes Inventive Drives isn't merely the quality of their work, though that's plainly evident, but their reliability and professionalism throughout. The crew was punctual, the site remained tidy, and communications were straightforward. They didnt oversell or overcomplicate matters. We'd certainly use them again for any future patio or driveway work without hesitation. Solid value for money and work that'll stand the test of time.

When we decided to replace our old tarmac with a gravel drive, we did what most people do — rang around several contractors in the Stroud area. Inventive Drives and Patios came highly recommended by neighbours, so we got them in for a quote. Lawrence was straightforward about what the job would involve, didn't oversell it, and the price was fair without being the cheapest. That actually reassured us more than a suspiciously low quote would have.

The crew arrived on time, worked methodically through the preparation, and left the site clean each day. They used quality materials throughout, and the finished drive looks purposeful rather than rushed. Six months on, the gravel is settling nicely and there's been no washout or subsidence — clearly they'd prepared the base properly.

What strikes me about Inventive Drives and Patios is their consistency. They're reliable, they know their trade inside out, and they treat your property as if it were their own. I'd absolutely use them again for our patio next year, and I've already recommended them to two friends who've had similar work done since.

After completing some landscaping myself and creating a rather large mess of my garden, I spotted Inventive Drives and Patios, who must've been completing some work in the area, and asked if they were able to come round and take a look and provide a quote on completing the work I had started. On arriving, Lawrence was extremely professional and quickly assessed the work, reassured me that he would be able to get the job done, and promptly provided me with a quote which was a very competitive rate. Once agreed on the quote price and work to be done, Lawrence got his team in who were extremely polite and courteous, where nothing was too much of an ask. They swiftly got to work and demonstrated their strong work ethic and completed a job that I was expecting 5 days to take in a total of 2 days. Their standard of work is extremely high and their ability to co-ordinate logistics whilst also reassuring me, the customer, with the standard of work that will be carried out was second to none. Lawrence was excellent at all stages including communication, providing guidance on the aesthetics and of the garden and also through to receiving payment of the work being carried out. He is personable and understands what needs to be done to complete the job to an outstanding standard. I cannot recommend the team enough! I would 100% use Inventive Drives and Patios again if I need more work in the future.

The company extended my back garden patio and replaced the pavement slabs at the side and at the front of the house. The quality of the work is excellent and has been much admired by neighbours. The team ensured that they met my wishes and carried out the work efficiently and with due consideration to all. I can recommend 'Inspired Drives and Patios' for both major and minor projects.

What struck me most was Lawrence's pricing. I'd had three quotes for the work, and inventive drives came in genuinely competitive without feeling like they were cutting corners. The tarmac itself looks immaculate — proper depth, well-compacted, clean edges. But what impressed me more was the honesty: he flagged that our existing base would need reinforcement and gave us the choice to proceed or not. No upselling, just straightforward assessment. The crew finished on schedule, kept disruption minimal, and the driveway has held up beautifully through winter. Five stars because they delivered exactly what they promised at a fair rate.

We'd been looking at our garden for two years and kept putting off the patio work, mostly because I wasn't convinced any contractor would take care with the detail the space deserved. Inventive Drives & Patios came out, Lawrence listened to what we actually wanted rather than pushing their standard spec, and then they simply got on with it.

The crew showed up on schedule, worked methodically through the installation, and managed the whole disruption brilliantly—my son was home during parts of it and they were patient with him wandering about. The sandstone itself is beautiful; each flag has been laid with proper attention to levels and pointing. The colour variation across the surface is exactly what we'd hoped for, and the whole thing has aged into the garden rather than looking like a brand new addition.

Nine weeks on, it's weathered nicely. No settling, no lippage issues, and the jointing has held up through a fairly wet autumn. We're using it constantly—proper outdoor room now rather than just a neglected corner. Highly professional from start to finish.

Ive now used Inventive Drives on two of my properties and thats the real measure of it. First job was a driveway at my main place, second was at a rental property I own on the other side of Gloucester. Both times Lawrence and the team turned up when they said they would, got on with it, and didnt leave me with a mess to sort. The asphalt looks solid, invoice was clear and fair, and Ive had zero comebacks. For someone running multiple properties, thats worth its weight. I refer them regularly to other business owners locally.

lawrence and his team turned up when they said they would, which honestly these days is half the battle. the crew got on with it — no faffing about, just proper work. my driveway's looking solid now, and what impressed me most was how they left the place. no mess, no grit all over the garden, tools packed away neat. one tiny stone came loose after a fortnight but lawrence sorted it straight away, no quibble. i don't usually bother writing these things but felt fair enough they deserved a mention. would use inventive drives again without question.

Great new sandstone patio by a great team of young men. Very tidy and polite, no fuss with some difficult logistics. Very happy, and would definitely recommend. Many thanks.

In love with my new garden and patio thank you very much guys. Highly recommend.

Weve lived in this house forty-three years and finally did the back garden properly. Lawrence and his crew came out, laid the indian sandstone beautifully, and the work was clean throughout. No mess left sitting about. The lads, particularly Mark and Trevor, knew what they were doing. My grandchildren have space to run about now without tripping on the old broken slabs. Fair price for the job too. Only thing is, they finished a day later than first quoted, but nothing dramatic. Looks lovely and feels solid underfoot. Very pleased.

Couldn’t be more happier with my new patio, thank you to inventive drives and patios and the team, Absolutely in love 😍

Had Inventive Drives in to resurface our driveway after the old tarmac had deteriorated. My neighbour used a different contractor two years prior—paid more, took longer, and their resin finish started showing wear within eighteen months. Lawrence and his team completed ours in four days, quoted fairly, and the workmanship is noticeably cleaner. Surface finish is uniform, drainage works as intended, and there's been no cracking or lifting. However, what stands out is the attention to detail during preparation—they took time clearing the edges properly rather than rushing. Overall, competent work at reasonable cost. Would use them again.

I received excellent service from start to finish! From the initial quote to the completion of the job, they were always on time and delivered an excellent finish. If you're going to get a driveway done, choose Inventive Drives and Patios! Highly recommend!

Excellent professional work, very polite, always started early on the dot, so pleased with the work, makes such a difference to my home, I would definitely recommend them

I was very pleased with the way the team worked and with the finish. They arrived promptly and worked well as a team. All rubbish was removed daily so there was never any mess. I was kept fully informed of progress and what would be happening the next day.

We wanted our driveway resurfaced and extended in the front of our house. We were unsure what would be the best surface. Inventive Drives and Patios came he helped plan it out, we went with his suggestions. He tarmaced the area to the side and front of the house adding a new wall at the front. He also completed a resin patio area in the back. He provided clear timescales, left the area clean and tidy everynight as the job went on for 7 days.

our old driveway was an absolute nightmare — cracked tarmac, weeds everywhere, and our neighbour's contractor quoted us nearly 2k to rip it out and start fresh. lawrence and the team quoted us fair and got it done in a day with fresh gravel that looks brilliant 🙌 honestly? the difference between how they worked vs. the other guy's attitude was night and day. no faffing about, no mess left behind, and it's held up beautifully through the wet season. already posted pics to the neighbourhood group because you guys, seriously ✨

Excellent. Work completed promptly and at a fair price. I thoroughly recommend this family business.

Third time we've used Inventive Drives now, and Lawrence and his team have done the tar and chip driveway we've been wanting for ages. The surface is lovely — grippy underfoot, proper neat finish right to the edges. They cleared the old one out completly and laid it all down in a day. Worth every penny compared to what we were quoted elsewhere, and the work's been solid every time. The driveway looks smart again. As ever, no fuss, no mess left behind.

Excellent service was provided The work was carried out at the time agreed providing a beautiful granular finish which enhanced the appearance of the house. The men were polite and very efficient. I would strongly recommend them,

Laurance were extremely professional and completed an excellent job that i am delighted with. At all stages, he took feedback and offered ideas for what would work best and the result is superb. Polite and courteous and always cleared away before finishing each day. Looks fabulous. Thank you Inventive Drives and Patios

Fantastic service from Inventive Drives and Patios. Brilliant communication, super fast and professional and exceptionally tidy. I would HIGHLY recommend!

Inventive Drives and Patios came recommended by a friend. Very approachable and helpful. They worked hard and finished the job in good time. Very tidy also. Would definitely recommend.

Having had previous bad experiences with contractors who'd disappear mid-project or leave debris scattered across the garden, I approached Inventive Drives with cautious optimism. Lawrence and his team fundamentally changed that expectation. The driveway and patio work was completed to a standard I'd researched extensively beforehand; comparing their block paving against what my neighbours had done five years prior revealed the difference between a rushed job and one executed with genuine care. The crew arrived punctually each day, maintained the site meticulously, and didnt leave a single stone out of place—literally and figuratively. What impressed me most wasnt just the aesthetic result, though the finished surface is striking; it was the transparency around costs. No hidden charges, no surprise invoices. The price reflected fair value for the quality of labour involved. I'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone in the Gloucester area considering similar work.

Rang Lawrence on a Tuesday. He quoted Friday. Friday morning they showed up at eight, cleared the old surface, laid the sub-base, raked the gravel flat. Done by three. Didn't mess about with the garden edges, swept the road after themselves. Invoice matched the quote. That's the job done.

Excellent work. Good communication. Arrived on site as scheduled and work completed within time frame. Very impressed by cleaning up at the end of both days. Tarmac finish was excellent and competitively priced. I would highly recommend Lawrence and his crew.

Prompt reply to initial query. Job evaluation and pricing efficient and agreed date confirmed. Work carried out efficiently by the team as agreed and on time. Pleased with the standard of work and reliability of Inventive Drives and Patios

The service provided was clean, tidy and professionally done.

The project was completed within the agreed time scale, to an extremely high standard and minimal disruption to our neighbour's. Inventive Drives and Patio's team were very polite, they removed all old excavations and hosed the area down when work was completed. Would certainly recommend this professional company.

Excellent throughout, very good as we are OAP's they moved any thing that was in their way and put it all back.

I can honestly say that Larry and his friendly team were one of the most polite and professional driveway companies I've ever worked with. Not only did they complete the work earlier than planned, due to their excellent efficiently, but they kept us updated on progress constantly. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I would highly recommend to anyone. They definitely work to a much higher standard of work than any other tradesman that I've known. Give Larry a call today, you won't be disappointed. Excellent company, trusted, reliable and professional.

A really tidy job well prepared groundworks and looks 100% better than the rough grass area. All the workmen were polite and worked really hard to get this job done. Even when we asked to increase the area it was no problem.

Great work, very polite and tidy, would recommend this company.

Lawrence and his crew got our old tarmac sorted, which frankly needed doing after years of neglect, and the new surface looks proper smart, all clean edges and finished properly, though I'll say the lads did take a few extra days on site which meant a bit of disruption, but they weren't messing about, just thorough I suppose, and the driveway itself is first rate, no complaints there, would recommend inventive drives and use them again without hesitation.

now, ive had my share of cowboy builders over the years, which is why i was particulary careful about who i let near the front of the house, after the last lot left me with a cracked tarmac that looked worse than when they started, cost me a fortune and didnt last two winters, so when the resin started peeling and cracking round the edges i knew id need someone proper this time, asked around the golf club and a mate recommended lawrence at inventive drives and patios, and im glad i did because from the first visit he was straight talking about what needed doing, no upsell nonsense, no trying to get me to rip the whole thing out when it wasnt necessary, the quote was fair, reasonable really when you compare it to the other estimates i got, and here's the thing, when they were prepping the surface they found an old drainage issue underneath that'd been lurking there since god knows when, probably from when the previous owners had work done, could've been a nightmare but lawrence and the team sorted it properly without faffing about, didnt try to charge me extra either, just got on with it, the actual laying of the resin was clean and efficient, no mess spilling into the garden, and the lads were courteous, not like some contractors who treat your drive like its a car park, the finish is smooth, proper sealed, and it's held up beautifully through the winter without any of the cracking i was worried about, looks modern and smart, really transforms the frontage, very pleased with the job and the price was more than fair for what you get.

We contacted Inventive Drives and Patios due to our tarmac on our driveway which another company had laid only 2 years prior and was in a terrible state. Larry immediately put our minds at rest with their professional and friendly manner and eased any concerns we had due to our last experience and decided to have our driveway block paved. On the first day my partner and I were unable to be at home due to work commitments ,when I arrived home later that day I couldn't believe how much had been done ,this was confirmed by my neighbour who doesn't miss anything to tell me how hard these had guys worked in incredible heat. This pattern continued for the duration of the job and only concluded when Larry made sure we were happy with the work that had been done . Inventive Drives and Patios returned the next day to make sure we were still happy and had not found any issues with the completed work. We feel that the after care service they have offered will be honoured as they take pride in their work , and we can't recommend them enough the amount of people who have asked about the driveway or driven slowly past proves this.

We were very impressed from our first meeting with Inventive Drives and Patios when we discussed our requirements, took his advice and agreed a price. Larry and his team of guys proved to be all that he promised. Polite, tidy workers, friendly, professional and true to their word. All works completed in agreed timescale. We have had neighbours comment on how great our drive looks! We are delighted with the result. Thank you

The work was completed quickly and efficient, couple of defects were dealt with comments passed by people passing how good it looked.

Had three people quote it, and Lawrence's team were the ones who actually listened to what we wanted. Work was finished on time, tidy throughout, and the driveway has worn beautifully over six months. My son was impressed when he visited from London.

They fitted new block drive and path with borders around the edges, front wall and side fencing. Inventive Drives and Patios had some ideas which we incorporated into our own and the end result is brilliant. His lads were very tidy and spent much time cleaning the road and path when the job was completed. Would use again and recommend to anyone.

Job done to my expectations. Very pleased with results. Very happy to recommend Inventive Drives and Patios

Honestly obsessed with what inventive drives just did to our garden! Lawrence and the crew showed up, got it done properly, and literally saved my life because our old patio was a nightmare. The porcelain tiles look insane — so clean, so finished. They were reliable, professional, didn't mess about, and the pricing was actually fair? Like, genuinely didn't try to overcharge us. Would 100% use them again and already told all my mates to run, don't walk!

Had three people quote it, and Lawrence's timeline was the deciding factor. My son was concerned about disruption — he visits most weekends — and I needed to know exactly when the work would happen and when it would be finished. Lawrence gave me a proper schedule at the outset and stuck to it precisely. Started Monday, finished Thursday. No moving goalposts, no 'we'll be back next week.' The crew knew what they were doing and moved through the job without faffing about. For someone like me who values certainty, that reliability made all the difference. Would definitely use Inventive Drives & Patios again.

I cannot express enough how happy we both are with our new drive. The entire team were just fantastic..so fast and so very professional, the drive is better than I could have imagined, I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for this kind of work .

We'd been putting off doing the back garden for years, anyway we finally got round to ringing Lawrence at Inventive Drives, and im so glad we did. The limestone looked absolutely beautiful when they laid it, lovely warm colour, and the lads kept everything tidy as they worked which was much appreciated. There was a bit of a drainage issue they spotted straightaway, old stone base underneath that needed sorting, but instead of making a fuss they just got on with it, explained what needed doing, no drama. The patio's been down since last spring now, and it's held up beautifully through all weathers, even that awful wet winter we had. Proper job, and Lawrence was genuine and straightforward from start to finish. Really happy with it.

Lawrence and the crew laid new porcelain patio and reseeded the lawn. Did what they said, when they said, for the price quoted. Work's clean, patio sits level, lawn's coming in well. Only minor thing: took a day longer than estimated, but nothing dramatic. Would recommend and use again.

My driveway had been deteriorating for some years, and I'd been putting off the work rather longer than I ought to have done. When I finally resolved to have it properly attended to, I contacted Inventive Drives & Patios and spoke with Lawrence, who visited to assess the position. During the initial survey, he identified that the existing base layer had settled unevenly in places, likely from poor compaction work by a previous contractor some fifteen years prior. Rather than simply laying the tar and chip over a compromised foundation, he recommended addressing this beforehand. Subsequently, his team excavated and re-compacted the affected sections before applying the new surface. The workmanship throughout was meticulous. The crew maintained excellent site discipline, cleared everything properly at day's end, and the finished driveway has proven robust and attractive. Furthermore, they honoured their quotation precisely with no hidden costs. I've maintained exacting standards throughout my career, and I'm satisfied that this job was executed to proper professional standard. The surface has held up admirably through the past eighteen months.

Lawrence and his crew laid our tar and chip drive last month — solid job, looks proper and has held up well through the rain. Only thing I'd mention is they could've cleared the kerb edges a bit more thoroughly, but nothing major. Would use them again without hesitation.

We'd been meaning to get this done for years. The old tarmac was breaking up something terrible, and every winter it'd get worse. We live in one of those Stroud cottages with a bit of a slope, so we were worried about drainage and all that. Eventually my wife got fed up of me saying 'next summer' and rang Lawrence round about March. First conversation he came out, had a look at the whole setup, talked us through options. Wanted block paving because it looks better than tarmac, and he reckoned it'd handle the slope fine. He quoted in early April. Work started mid-May. The lads took about two weeks, which felt longer than we'd expected but they were doing new walling at the side too, so there was proper ground work involved. Weather held up, which helped. They cleared everything, dug out, sorted the base layers, and then laid the blocks. I watched a fair bit of it to be honest, just kept popping out. The precision of it wasnt something I'd really thought about until you see it close up. Each course had to be level and tight. End result is dead straight lines, proper finish. The walling they put in is solid. Nothing fancy about the job itself, just competent work, clean site, and they took the rubble away proper. No mess left behind. That's what you want really. So there you go, driveway's done, walling's done, looks like it should do for twenty years or more.

Third time weve used Inventive Drives and they've done the block paving on our front drive to a really high standard. The crew were tidy throughout, didnt leave mess scattered about, and the finished surface looks crisp and level. Lawrence and his team have also laid our patio a couple of years back and done some gravel work, so we know what to expect by now — professional finish, no faffing about. Driveway's taken the winter well, no cracking or settling issues. As ever, true to form.

i don't usually bother with these reviews but felt i should say something. brought lawrence in to do our back garden last spring and he's the sort you can actually trust to get on with it. no faffing about, crew knew what they were doing, and the patio looks as good now as it did on day one. one thing — took him a week longer than quoted, but he rung ahead to explain, so fair enough. would use them again without hesitation, and i've already recomended him to two neighbours.

We've got three rental properties in the Prestbury area, and the driveway at our latest acquisition was in poor shape. Needed something cost-effective but professional-looking. Lawrence and his team at Inventive Drives handled the gravel installation start to finish. What struck me was the attention to the base layer work — they didn't rush it. The finished surface is level, properly compacted, and sits flush with the verges. It's held up well through winter weather and looks maintained without constant upkeep. From a portfolio perspective, it's added decent kerb appeal without the expense of block paving. The crew were punctual, kept the site tidy, and cleared everything at the end. Fair pricing. It's the kind of job you don't hear about because there's nothing to complain about. That's exactly what I need in a contractor.

Our old patio was honestly tragic — cracked, sunken in places, just depressing to look at. During the survey Lawrence spotted a drainage issue underneath that nobody else had flagged, sorted it properly before laying the new sandstone. The space transformed completely ✨ Exactly the vision we'd been holding in our heads for months. The crew were meticulous, left the garden pristine, and the finished result is genuinely stunning — we've already taken about a hundred photos for the house files! Cannot stop looking at it 💫

Contacted Inventive Drives & Patios mid-March for quote. Lawrence responded within two days. Work scheduled for early April. Team arrived on time, completed layout in one day, grouting and finishing the next. Patio is level, joints clean, no debris left behind. Professional throughout. Would use again.

Excellent service and value for the money. The team undertook all the excavation of a really old and substandard existing driveway. Larry the owner listened to our requirements and completed the work with his competent team in just four days to an excellent standard with an amazing finish. The whole team were polite and punctual every day and worked well together. My husband and I are extremely happy and will definitely have no hesitation in recommending Inventive Drives and Patios to others.

So pleased with the work. Fantastic team, that worked hard and completely transformed the back of my house. Looks amazing.

Excellent job and so pleased with workmanship, would highly recommend

Larry and the boys did an exemplary job on what was a complicated plan. We cannot praise them highly enough for promptness, skill, cleanliness and overall friendliness and an obvious desire to create a really professional finish. We are delighted with the work, and would recommend their services most highly.

Very happy. Excellent group of young man, hardworking and friendly.

Excellent work from Inventive Drives and Patios. High quality and a professional service

The lads done an amazing job, my resin an drive looks really good, highly recommend them for work. Ste is even coming back to clean my wall and flatten my turf down a bit free of charge, will definitely be using them again if I need anything doing.

Inventive Drives and Patios kept us informed with what was going to happen every step of the way.The team worked hard, even on a Saturday morning. They did an excellent job, with an impressive attention to detail. Would not hesitate to use again in future.

The job was pretty big as we needed a very large patio done and a complete new design they did a fantastic job was very pleased with everything would use this company again .

Excellent, more than happy with the work carried out.

They worked quickly. With excellent results. Very respectful to us and left the site spotlessly clean. The cost of they work was very reasonable and we would recommend them 10/10

Inventive Drives and Patios were fantastic, polite, courteous, we would highly recommend to anybody

The men that did the work was nice lads, tidy at their work, very pleased on what they did, looks lovely.

Larry and his team were amazing, they made the process fun and stress-free. They worked hard and finished the job in no time, and the results exceeded my expectations

They laid in a new top surface on my drive. Fast service, very professional and would recommend.

They recently installed a beautiful and functional patio for me, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They were professional, courteous, and efficient throughout the entire process. Would recommend

Inventive was so easy to deal with - responsive to my texts, answered all my questions - and was significantly more reasonable than the other bids I had received. The finished patio looks amazing. Love it.

Prompt. Professional paving company. Did a nice job on my driveway would recommend them.