Whether you want a smart new driveway at the front or a patio to enjoy at the back, we'll come out and measure up. We'll talk you through the options and give you a clear written quote. You won't pay a deposit, and our work is backed by a 10-year guarantee.
Call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338, email hello@5stardrivewaysandpatios.co.uk, or get your free quote.
What we do
Driveways
1. Block paving. Hard-wearing, with plenty of colours and laying patterns.
2. Resin bound. A smooth, porous finish that lets rainwater drain straight through.
3. Tarmac. A tidy, practical surface for larger drives and long runs.
4. Gravel. Quick to lay, with a natural look. We set it on a proper base with edging, so it stays put.
5. Imprinted concrete. One solid surface, pressed with a pattern and sealed.
Not sure which to choose? Our driveways page compares them side by side.
Patios
1. Porcelain. Low maintenance and stain resistant, in stone, wood and plain finishes.
2. Indian sandstone and York stone. Natural stone with real character, in riven or sawn finishes.
3. Resin bound patios and paths. Porous, smooth and easy to keep clean.
See all the options on our patios page.
Walls, drainage and the finishing touches
A new driveway or patio looks its best when the edges are finished properly. We also build and lay:
1. Garden walls, including front walls, brickwork and pillars, and retaining walls for sloping gardens and raised patios.
2. Drainage, from channel drains to soakaways, so water runs away properly.
3. Paths and steps to match your new surface.
4. Decking in timber and composite.
5. Fencing and gates, and full garden landscaping.
6. Groundworks. This is the digging out and the base behind every job.
When it's done, we can keep it looking good with our driveway and patio cleaning.
Why choose 5 Star
1. Over 25 years' experience laying driveways and patios.
2. A 10-year guarantee covering our driveways, patios and walls.
3. No deposit. You don't pay anything up front.
4. A free site survey and a clear written quote, so you know exactly what's included.
5. Fully insured, with insurance certificates available on request.
6. Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday.
7. A tidy site. We clear up properly before we hand over.
Driveways and patios in Harpenden
Harpenden is our home patch, so it gets its own pages. Our Harpenden driveways page covers every driveway surface we lay. Our Harpenden patios page covers porcelain, Indian sandstone and York stone.
Looking after your new surface
Every surface needs a little care to stay looking its best.
1. Block paving likes a sweep and the odd top-up of jointing sand.
2. Resin bound and porcelain need little more than a brush and a rinse.
3. Natural stone can be sealed to help it resist stains.
We'll explain the aftercare when we hand over. Our cleaning service can also bring a tired surface back to life.
What affects the cost of a driveway or patio?
We don't publish prices, because every job is different and a guess online isn't much use to you. These are the things that make the difference:
1. Size. The area to be covered.
2. Material. Block paving, resin bound, tarmac, gravel, porcelain or natural stone.
3. Digging out and the base. How much old surface has to come up, and how deep the new base needs to be.
4. Drainage. Whether channel drains or a soakaway are needed.
5. Access. How easy it is to get machinery and materials to the area.
6. Edging, steps and walls. Any extras that finish the job off.
The best way to find out is a free site survey, with no obligation.
How we work
1. Free site survey. We visit, measure up, look at the levels and drainage, and talk through what you'd like.
2. Written quote. You get a clear quote setting out the work and materials. No deposit.
3. Digging out. We remove the old surface and dig down to the depth the new base needs.
4. The base. We lay and compact a proper sub-base. This is the part that stops a driveway or patio sinking later.
5. Edging and drainage. The edges go in, and we fit drainage where it's needed.
6. Laying. Your chosen surface goes down and is finished, jointed or sealed as needed.
7. Clean-up and handover. We leave the site tidy, walk you round the finished job and explain the aftercare.
Recent work
See more in our photo gallery.
Questions we get asked
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Harpenden and cover 24 towns in Hertfordshire and nearby, from St Albans and Hemel Hempstead to Watford and Dunstable. The full list is below.
How much does a new driveway or patio cost?
It depends on the size, the material, the digging out, drainage and access. We'll measure up for free and give you a written quote.
How long does a job take?
Most jobs are completed within a working week, Monday to Friday. We'll give you a clear timeframe with your quote.
Do you ask for a deposit?
No. We never ask for a deposit.
What does the 10-year guarantee cover?
Our 10-year guarantee covers our driveways, patios and walls. The details are set out with your written quote.
Are you insured?
Yes, we're fully insured. Insurance certificates are available on request.
Can I send photos on WhatsApp for a quote?
Yes. Send photos of the area to 07747 430338 and we'll come back to you. We'll still visit to measure up before we give you a written quote.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Usually not, if the new surface lets rainwater soak through, or the water runs off onto a lawn or border. A solid surface of more than 5 square metres at the front of a house, with nowhere for the water to soak away, normally needs permission. Flats and some homes have different rules. We'll talk it through on the survey.
Areas we cover
Abbots Langley, Berkhamsted, Borehamwood, Bricket Wood, Bushey, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Dunstable, Edgware, Harpenden, Harrow, Hemel Hempstead, How Wood, Kings Langley, Northwood, Pinner, Radlett, Redbourn, Rickmansworth, Shenley, St Albans, Stanmore, Watford, Wheathampstead.
See the full list on our areas page.
Get your free quote
Tell us a little about the job and we'll arrange a free site survey and a clear written quote. There's no deposit to pay and no obligation.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 01582 932001, or call or WhatsApp 07747 430338. You're welcome to send photos of your driveway or garden on WhatsApp first.