
Brett and Daltex approved contractor, established 2016
Commercial paving, groundworks and civils across Kent, Essex, London and the Home Counties
Distinctive Paving is a family run contractor based in Maidstone, trading for 10 years. Our crews lay 280,000m²+ of paving and surfacing every year and bring more than 25 years of hard landscaping experience to every car park, estate road and public space.
Trusted to deliver for
- Housebuilders
- Developers
- Main contractors
- Park operators
- Commercial clients
Who we are
Paving, groundworks and civils contractor based in Maidstone, Kent
Distinctive Paving & Groundworks Ltd lays commercial block paving, resin bound surfacing and tarmac, and builds the groundworks beneath them, for housebuilders, developers and businesses across Kent, Essex, London and the Home Counties.
Family run, 10 years trading
Established in 2016 and still owned and run by the family, with more than 25 years of hard landscaping experience behind every quotation.
Approved by the manufacturers
Brett Approved Paving Contractor and Daltex approved resin bound surfacing specialists.
Independently accredited
CHAS Elite, SMAS Worksafe, Constructionline Gold and ISO 9001 quality management.
Proven at scale
280,000m²+ of paving and surfacing laid every year, on car parks, estate roads, forecourts and public spaces.
What we do
Every surface, one accountable contractor
From the formation level to the final surface, our own crews deliver the full external works package on site.
Commercial Block PavingBrett approved block paving for car parks, forecourts, estate roads and yards, laid to specification and built to carry traffic for decades.View commercial block paving
Resin Bound SurfacingDaltex approved resin bound surfacing for footpaths, public realm, courtyards and driveways. Permeable, smooth and finished by hand.View resin bound surfacing
Groundworks and CivilsSite clearance, excavation, foundations, concrete slabs, drainage and ducting, delivered by one accredited team from first dig to final surface.View groundworks and civils
Tarmac and Car ParksTarmac surfacing for car parks, estate roads and access roads, with kerbing, drainage and crisp line marking to finish.View tarmac and car parks
Hard Landscaping and Public RealmPaved courtyards, footpaths, steps, planters and public spaces for commercial, education, transport and residential schemes.View hard landscaping and public realm
Holiday and Residential Park WorksConcrete hardstanding bases, pitches, access roads and utility routes for holiday parks, residential parks and caravan sites.View holiday and residential park works
Laid every year
280,000m²+
of paving and surfacing laid by our crews every year across car parks, estate roads, forecourts and public spaces. That is roughly forty full size football pitches, every single year.

About Distinctive Paving
A family run contractor with 25 years in the ground
Distinctive Paving & Groundworks Ltd was established in 2016 as a family run business, built on more than 25 years of experience in the hard landscaping industry. Ten years on, our crews lay 280,000m²+ of paving and surfacing every year across Kent, Essex, London and the Home Counties.
We work for housebuilders, developers, main contractors, park operators and commercial clients, delivering groundworks, civils and every finished surface on top: block paving, resin bound, tarmac and natural stone.
Our approvals and accreditations are the proof behind the promise. We are a Brett Approved Paving Contractor, Daltex approved resin bound specialists, and hold CHAS Elite, SMAS Worksafe, Constructionline Gold and ISO 9001, with £10m public liability and £10m employers liability insurance.
About our businessApproved and accredited
Credentials your procurement team can check
Brett and Daltex approvals, four independent accreditations and £10m of cover on every job.
Brett ApprovedApproved paving contractor
Daltex ApprovedResin bound surfacing specialist
CHAS EliteHealth, safety and compliance
SMAS WorksafeSSIP health and safety
Constructionline GoldPrequalified supplier
ISO 9001Quality management- £10m public liabilityPlus £10m employers liability
Case studies
Real projects, real figures
From a 38,880m² block paving package in Chelmsford to an NHS car park in Kent, here is what our crews have delivered recently.
Block pavingChelmsford, EssexBeaulieu Park, Chelmsford
38,880m² of Tobermore block pavingRead the case study
Tarmac resurfacingAshford, KentWilliam Harvey Hospital, Kent
5,500m² planed and resurfacedRead the case study
Holiday parkThetford, NorfolkThetford Caravan Park
Full package of paving, kerbing and slabbingRead the case study
Roads and resin boundPevensey Bay, East SussexPevensey Bay
2,660m² of new roads and resin bound drivewaysRead the case study
How we work
From drawings to handover in five clear steps
One supervisor, one programme and our own crews from first dig to final sweep.
Enquiry and drawings
Send us your drawings, specification or a description of the site. We review the scope and ask the right questions early.
Site visit and quotation
We walk the site, check levels, access and drainage, then issue a clear, itemised quotation.
Programme
We agree start dates and sequencing with you and your other trades, with RAMS issued before we arrive.
Groundworks and surfacing
Our own crews build the base and lay the finished surface, managed by one supervisor from start to finish.
Handover
We clear the site, walk the finished works with you and hand over, ready for use.
Questions answered
Your questions, answered
Straight answers about who we are, where we work and how to get a quotation.
Distinctive Paving & Groundworks Ltd is a family run hard landscaping, paving and groundworks contractor based in Maidstone, Kent. We were established in 2016 and have been trading for 10 years. Our team brings over 25 years of experience in the hard landscaping industry, and our crews lay 280,000m²+ of paving and surfacing every year.
We work across Kent, Essex, London and the Home Counties, including Surrey, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our base is in Maidstone, Kent.
Commercial block paving, resin bound surfacing, groundworks and civils, tarmac surfacing and car parks, hard landscaping and public realm, and holiday and residential park infrastructure. We also lay driveways and patios for homeowners in Kent.
Yes. We are a Brett Approved Paving Contractor and Daltex approved resin bound surfacing specialists.
We hold CHAS Elite, SMAS Worksafe, Constructionline Gold and ISO 9001, and carry £10m public liability and £10m employers liability insurance.
Yes. Most of our work is for housebuilders, developers, main contractors and commercial clients, covering estate roads, car parks, foundations, drainage, hardstandings and external works.
Send us your drawings or a description of the work using the quote form, email info@distinctive-paving.co.uk or call 01795 394265. We will review the scope and come back to you with a clear, itemised quotation.

Planning a paving or groundworks package?
Send us your drawings or tell us about the site. We will review the scope and come back with a clear, itemised quotation.