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Inventive drives and patios LTD

Updated 2026-07-21 · 979 reviewed · 35 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(20) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Google-verified20 Google reviews

Inventive drives and patios LTD
Services
Paving Repair & Maintenance, Driveway Paving, Commercial & Car Park Paving
Reviews
20

What recent reviews say

Twenty consecutive five-star reviews establish consistent quality. Customers praise speed of completion, with a 300-square-metre job finished in 10 days and another large garden transformation done in 2 rather than 5. The team keeps sites clean, communicates clearly at each stage, and finishes to high standards. Driveway block paving and Indian sandstone patios feature strongly, along with notes of competitive quoting and fair pricing.

Lawrence leads the team with professional assessment and reassurance from quote to payment. Reviewers highlight courteous staff, attention to detail in fitting manhole covers and finishing steps, and willingness to add services like weeding and door fixing. No negative feedback surfaces in the available reviews.

Praised for
  • quick turnaround
  • clean and tidy work
  • professional team
  • competitive pricing
  • strong attention to detail
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Best for: Homeowners needing fast, reliable driveway or patio work with honest pricing.

Strengths

  • Completion in half the expected time
  • Competitive pricing and honest quoting
  • Professional team led by Lawrence
  • Attention to finishing details

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.62 average across the 17 paving repair & maintenance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 82
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does a driveway installation typically take?
One customer reported a 300-square-metre driveway prepared and installed in 10 days. Another garden project completed in 2 days instead of the estimated 5 days.
Do you offer a quote before starting work?
Yes, customers describe fast response to quote requests, with competitive pricing offered at the assessment stage.

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Last updated 2026-07-21