Garden paving plays a key role in your overall landscape design, and finding the most suitable ideas for your garden will help set the tone for the space. Here at Mail Construction, our garden pathways and patios are available in a range of materials, styles and layouts to enhance your outdoor living environment.
To help with deciding on styles and layouts, our groundworks contractors have compiled some ideas to help you get the most from your project.
Site preparation, plant hire, block paving, new driveways and garden redesign services are also available to our clients in Harpenden. You can browse our website gallery for examples and inspiration.
When it comes to garden paving, different materials and designs can create either traditional or contemporary installations, and can impact the project budget. Therefore, careful consideration is pivotal when planning a new patio installation.
Using just one material for garden pathways and paving can lead to a result that falls short of your expectations, whereas mixing different materials can add depth and create unique visual appeal. A contrasting brick paving border between the patio and lawn, or different levels of a paved landscape, will create distinct zones that maximise your outdoor space with dedicated areas clearly designated for different purposes.
A contrasting pathway material is also a great design element as it will highlight the safe and easy route through your garden.
As experienced groundworks contractors, we offer various options for new driveways, patios and pathways in Harpenden, including:
When selecting paving materials for landscape designs, it’s important to consider the characteristics of each option. Some materials are more low-maintenance than others, which is ideal for homeowners with busy lifestyles who need a patio that requires minimal upkeep. Additionally, some options are harder wearing than others, offering excellent durability that can save on long-term maintenance, repair, and replacement costs.
Water, slip and frost resistance are also great qualities to look for, especially as your garden patio will be exposed to harsh and erratic British weather.
Generally, the larger the pavers are, the smaller they will make the landscape seem, so choosing suitably sized garden paving is important when designing patios, garden pathways and new driveways. If you have a sprawling landscape, large pavers will make your outdoor environment feel more intimate and welcoming, while compact gardens will benefit from smaller paving to decorate a select area.
Whether you’re considering a bespoke seating area, garden path or block paving driveway installation, Mail Construction will oversee the project from concept to completion. Our groundworks contractors are available in Harpenden and the surrounding areas, offering the following services:
