Block paving
Herringbone, stretcher or basketweave, with a contrasting border course and concrete haunching to the edges.
50mm blocks150mm sub-base
Driveways & landscaping · West Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey
Creating the wow!before you walk through the door.— At a price that makes sense.
A beautiful driveway and patio starts where you can’t see it. The correct ground preparation and a solid foundation are the most important parts of any installation. We never cut corners, ensuring your driveway and hard landscape are built to last for years, not just look good on day one.
FreeWritten quotes, no pressure
3-yearGuarantee on all our work
InsuredPublic liability cover
Waste removalCovered in every quote
Watch — 1 minute
Welcome to Excite
A quick look at how we work, what we install, and what a properly built driveway or patio looks like when it’s finished.
Call 07500 01401401 — Surfaces & groundwork
What we install
Drives, patios and gardens. If you're not sure which surface suits the property or the budget, say so on the quote form and we'll talk it through on site.
Resin bound
Smooth, seamless and permeable, so surface water drains through rather than running to the road.
18mm depthSUDS compliant
Tarmac
Hard wearing and quick to install — the sensible choice for long drives and farm access.
Machine rolledHot rolled
Patios & Indian sandstone
Full-bed mortar, no spot dabs. Falls set away from the house and the pointing brushed in properly so it doesn't lift after a winter.
Full mortar bedSlip-rated stone
Turf, planting & artificial grass
Levelling, topsoil, borders and beds — or a low-maintenance lawn if the garden gets no sun and never dries out.
Graded topsoilWeed membrane
Fencing, walls & steps
Closeboard and panel fencing, sleeper beds, brick and sandstone walling, drops and steps between levels.
Concrete-set posts
02 — Recent work
Recent work
All our own work, photographed on the day we cleared the site. Tap any picture to see it larger.
03 — Reviews
What customers say
A few from recent jobs, copied word for word. You can read the rest on Google and Facebook, where they are verified and we can’t edit them.
★★★★★
Wayne OHaywards Heath · Patio and new drivewayRobert and Team was very good at putting our new patio and driveway in - it was a big project which they made easy and affordable. We are very pleased with our new driveway and patio.
★★★★★
Chrisna SFarnham · PatioI had Fred and the team come in to build a small patio in the back garden and they were absolutely fantastic. Very friendly, the work was done quickly, and I am now able to enjoy a cup of coffee on my lovely patio!
Fred and Zac were great at keeping me up to date with their progress, made sure I was involved in any decision making, but also were quick to offer their expert advice when asked.
I would definitely recommend Fred & the team to everyone who wanted to get work done and will for sure use them again for anything I do in the future.
★★★★★
Kate CPetersfield · Block paved driveway and garden landscapingFred and his team were brilliant. Friendly and polite. They Worked so hard and stayed late when things needed to be done.
Our new patio and driveway looks fantastic and we’re so pleased with the end result. Would recommend to anyone.
★★★★★
Kathleen WShoreham · Tarmac drivewayFred came around the same day we phoned him to give us a quote we didn’t go with him straight away and got another couple of quotes. We chose to go with fred and let him know on the Wednesday and 9 days later our new tarmac driveway was complete with no stress. We will not be doing our patio this year as we have other expenses however when we do I will give the job to Fred and his team.
★★★★★
Lisa DWorthing · Resin drivewayFred and his team were very professional - Gave constant communication throughout the job and the guys on site did a brilliant job on my new resin drive! - Would highly recommend to a friend or family member.
★★★★★
Christian LBillingshurst · Garden and driveway redesignCouldn't fault the overall finish of the job, the weather wasn't on there side, so overran by a few days. Have had so many compliments about the finished patio and drive from neighbours and passers by. Can't fault the price or finish.
04 — Start to finish
From enquiry to completion
Every installation follows the same sequence, and the depths worked to at each stage are what determine how long it lasts. This is what happens on a standard driveway, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
1
Survey and written quote
We visit the property to measure the area, assess the existing levels and establish where surface water currently runs. You then receive a written quotation setting out the materials, the specification and a fixed price. There is no deposit and no obligation at this stage.
Quotation within 48 hrs
2
Excavate and remove waste
The existing surface and any soft ground are excavated to the depth the specification requires. All excavated material is loaded and removed from site as we go, so nothing is left standing on the driveway or the verge.
250–300mm excavation
3
Membrane and sub-base
A geotextile membrane is installed across the formation, followed by MOT Type 1 sub-base compacted in layers rather than in one pass. This stage is what keeps the surface true, and it is the one most often rushed.
150mm compacted
4
Edgings and drainage
Kerbs and edge restraints are bedded on concrete and haunched so the surface cannot spread under load. Where the levels call for it, we install a channel drain or soakaway to carry water away from the property.
Concrete haunched
5
Surfaces installed and finished
The chosen surface is installed, whether that is block paving, resin bound or tarmac, with joints filled and consolidated as the material requires. The site is then swept, washed down and left clean before we hand it back to you.
Site left clean
05 — Where we work
Areas we cover
We're based in West Sussex and work across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. If you're a little further out, ring anyway — if we're already working nearby we can usually come and price it.
- Chichester
- Worthing
- Horsham
- Crawley
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
- Haywards Heath
- Burgess Hill
- Midhurst
- Pulborough
- Billingshurst
- Petersfield
- Havant
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Alton
- Bordon
- Guildford
- Farnham
- … and surrounding areas
06 — Guide price
Get a guide price before we visit
Not ready for someone on the doorstep? Send us a few measurements and photographs and we’ll come back with a guide price, so you know roughly where you stand.
- Measure the areaWidth by length, in metres or feet. A rough tape measurement is fine.
- Take three or four photosThe whole area, the access from the road, and where the water runs off at the moment.
- Tell us what you’re afterBlock paving, resin, tarmac, patio — or say you’re not sure and we’ll suggest what suits.
- Send it over with your postcodeText or email, whichever is easier. We’ll come back with a guide price.
- If it sounds right, we visitWe measure up properly, check the levels and ground, and confirm a firm price in writing.
07 — Get a price
Free written quote
Tell us roughly what you're after. We'll come and measure up, and you'll get the price in writing with the materials listed.