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Inventive drives and patios LTD

Updated 2026-08-21 · 726 reviewed · 34 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(20) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Block Paving SpecialistsDriveway PavingPatio & Garden PavingCommercial & Car Park Surfacing

Google-verified20 Google reviews

Inventive drives and patios LTD
Services
Block Paving Specialists, Driveway Paving, Patio & Garden Paving
Reviews
20

What recent reviews say

Twenty reviews across the past year paint a consistent picture: the team deliver block-paved driveways, patios, and larger groundworks with clear attention to craft and speed. Jobs that might take five days finish in two. Sites are cleaned, quotes are competitive, and staff balance friendliness with professionalism throughout.

Reviewers praise the finished surfaces, especially Indian sandstone patios with matched manhole covers and bespoke steps. The team works across Gloucestershire and responds quickly to quote requests. No complaints appear in the review base, though the sample is relatively recent.

Praised for
  • skilled-workmanship and attention to detail
  • fast turnaround on jobs
  • tidy site and cleanup
  • friendly and professional team
  • competitive pricing
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Best for: Homeowners wanting block or Indian sandstone work completed quickly with minimal disruption and tidy cleanup.

Strengths

  • Completes large jobs in half the expected time
  • Named owner the team handles assessment, quoting, and coordination
  • Matches existing patterns (e.g. manhole covers to tile designs)
  • All five-star Google reviews across 20 ratings

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.45 average across the 13 block paving specialists businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 81
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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20
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Common questions

How quickly can you complete a driveway?
Recent jobs show large projects (300+ sqm) finished in 10 days, and some work completed in half the expected time.
Do you handle extras like steps or fencing?
Yes. Reviews mention added steps, patio walls, fencing, door repairs, and weed removal as part of projects.
What areas do you cover?
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and surrounding towns: Leckhampton, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Hatherley, Benhall, and Pittville.

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Last updated 2026-08-21