Get one plan for the front and back of the property
Resin or block options
We can match the driveway surface to the look, use and drainage needs of the site.
Patios planned alongside
Garden seating areas can be designed with the same levels and access in mind.
Survey first, price second
The quote follows a site visit, so the plan reflects the property in front of us.
Outdoor work in Hitchin starts with the site itself
When you are changing a driveway or adding a patio, the awkward bits usually decide the job. Access can be tight, current surfaces may need more than a skim over, and the levels across the frontage or garden often tell us what will actually work. In Hitchin, we visit the property first so we can look at width, parking arrangement, existing materials and how water needs to move before we suggest a surface. Resin bound driveways are a strong choice if you want a smarter frontage with a smoother finish, while block paving gives more pattern and border options. With LAJ Groundworks, patio installation can also be planned as part of the same project, so the route from the front of the house to the garden makes sense rather than feeling like two unrelated jobs.
Choose materials that suit how you use the space
Some Hitchin homes need a driveway that sharpens kerb appeal and handles daily parking without fuss. Others need a patio that creates a proper seating area instead of a lonely patch of slabs. We talk through how you use the space, what access is like for machinery and deliveries, and whether drainage or level changes need sorting before the finish goes in. Jobs with LAJ Groundworks start with that practical conversation, followed by a free quotation that sets out the work clearly. If the driveway and patio need to work together, we can plan them as one tidy, coordinated improvement.
Frequently asked questions
What details help when asking for a quote in Hitchin?
Useful details include the site address or postcode, the current surface, approximate size, access width, parking arrangement and what result you want. Photos can help as well, but we still visit the property so we can check levels, drainage and practical access before pricing.
Can you do the driveway and patio as one job?
Yes, if that suits the way you want the project to run. Planning both together can help with levels, drainage, material choice and the way people move around the property, rather than treating the front and back as separate problems that never quite meet.
How do we choose between resin and block paving?
That comes down to the look you want, the amount of maintenance you expect and how you want the frontage to feel. Resin gives a smoother, more seamless finish, while block paving brings more pattern choice and easy local repairs. We can talk through both on site.
Services offered in Hitchin