Driveways, patios and groundworks across Penzance, Newlyn, Gulval and Heamoor. Because we do the groundwork ourselves, the base under your surface is dug and compacted by the same firm that lays the finish. Aaron Hunt and Mike Wherry bring 40 years of combined experience to it.
Penzance climbs. The town runs up from the harbour and the Promenade through Alverton and out towards Heamoor and Madron, and very little of it is flat. That one fact shapes more driveways and patios in Penzance than the choice of material ever does.
A drive here is a levels problem before it is a surface problem. Front gardens on the older granite terraces are small, walled and often sitting above or below the pavement, so the dig is tight, the spoil has to be planned out rather than barrowed somewhere convenient, and the falls have to carry water away from the building instead of back at it. The gardens behind them step, which brings retaining and drainage into a job that started life as a patio.
Then there is the air. From the Promenade round through Newlyn and Mousehole, salt-laden wind gets at anything porous, every fixing and anything that holds water. Dense, frost-resistant materials earn their keep here in a way they do not two valleys inland.
We come out along the A394 from Porthleven, so Penzance anchors the western end of our patch and sits inside the ordinary working week.
Levels decide more jobs in Penzance than materials do. These are the services a town built on a slope needs done properly.
01 laid on a base we dig and compact ourselves, with falls set so every level of a stepped garden drains somewhere deliberate.
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02 so dense the salt air off the Promenade has nothing to soak into, which makes it a natural fit for exposed seafront gardens.
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03 resin, tarmac, block paving, gravel and concrete compared on look, drainage, lifespan and how each suits a small walled frontage.
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04 permeable on the right base, so water goes down through the drive rather than out onto the road.
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05 excavation, retaining, steps and drainage on plots where the ground falls away and the levels have to be made first.
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06 boundary fencing and gates, with posts concreted to a depth that suits a garden taking wind straight off Mount's Bay.
Read moreIn England, planning permission is needed for a new or replacement front driveway over five square metres where the surfacing is impermeable and the water is not taken to a permeable area within the property. That catches a lot of Penzance frontages.
One firm from the dig to the finished surfaceThe base under a Penzance patio is cut, drained and compacted by the same team that lays the slabs, so nothing is a handover between two firms.
A 10-year product guarantee on resin surfaces, transferable to a new owner if the property is soldIt stays with the property rather than with you.
Every ticket namedAaron holds CPCS 360 above 10 tonnes, CSCS, Street Works Operative and a dumper ticket; Mike holds CPCS 360 below 10 tonnes, CSCS, Street Works Supervisor and a dumper ticket.
An owner on your jobThe person who prices a Penzance job owns the firm, and he is there while it is built.
Work at this end of the patch runs to resin and block paved frontages, porcelain and sandstone patios cut into sloping gardens, retaining and steps, and the drainage underneath all of it. Every photograph we show you is our own work, and a set comes to the site visit.
Resin bound path with stone-capped walls leading to a brick bungalow entrance.
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Small garden with artificial turf and sandstone paved border.
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Newly laid tarmac driveway with concrete kerb edging running up to the garage of a Cornish bungalow.
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Groundworks in progress with sub-base and membrane at a house corner.
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Golden resin bound driveway outside a Cornish stone cottage.
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Porcelain paving with split-face stone retaining wall and steps.
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Based on 4 Google reviews
Commenting as the owner of this property I can honestly say that Aaron was a pleasure to work with. Efficient, reliable, extremely hardworking, on schedule, amazing quality and just an all round lovely guy! Thank you Aaron! You can see the almost (steps leading up to the tub yet to be added as a finishing touch) finished project on the Boutique Retreats website: Kilter House, Coverack
Read more on GoogleWould definitely recommend. Our driveway was a mismatch of 3 different sections of gravel, some old concrete and a step. In two days he has completely overhauled it and it looks amazing. Very fast worker, polite and professional and reasonably priced as well. You won’t be disappointed by Michael’s team at all!
Read more on FacebookAaron laid us a wonderful patio for our back garden. From the start he was highly professional and courteous. He sat with us to discuss the best, most cost efficient options to get us exactly what we imagined. Aaron was very reliable and his after care has been exceptional ensuring he delivers the highest quality for his clients. Highly recommended!
Read more on GoogleMike and his son did a fantastic job on our sandstone patio. They provided a competitive quote and had expert knowledge. The job itself was completed to a very high standard. We are very happy with it. I highly recommend. Thank you again for the fantastic work.
Read more on FacebookReally happy with the work from Aaron Hunt Groundworks. Aaron and his team were super easy to deal with—friendly, reliable, and clearly know what they’re doing. They turned up on time, got stuck in, and made sure everything was done properly with a great finish. They kept the place tidy and checked in with us throughout the job to make sure we were happy. No fuss, no stress—just solid, professional work. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing groundwork done. Top team!
Read more on GoogleWe had been waiting for along time for this small bit of garden to be finished…the original person we had booked just didn’t work out in the end. We booked Sunset Surfacing We are so pleased with the work and can’t wait for the summer to arrive. They were clean, tidy and professional…thank you
Read more on FacebookExtremely happy with my new patio. It wasn’t the most straight forward to lay but Aaron managed to get the finish I wanted and was completely flexible and accommodating to make it happen for our time lines. Would highly recommend.
Read more on GoogleSend the address, a photograph of the frontage or garden and a rough idea of what you want. One of us comes out, looks at the levels, the access and the ground, and puts it in writing. The site visit and the quote are free.
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Porthleven, Cornwall
Phone: 07886 070245
Email: info@hwcontractors.co.uk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Last updated: 22 September 2026
