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Gavin Tierney
4 days ago

Jerry's crew finished our back garden last month. The porcelain tiles are laid dead level—I checked with a spirit level myself, old habits—and the joints are consistent throughout. No lippage, no rush work. The patio drains properly toward the garden edge, which matters more than people think. Crew cleaned up after themselves every day. Would recommend to anyone looking for solid paving work.

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Lisa Donnelly
1 month ago

Jerry turned up when he said he would — 9 a.m. sharp on the Monday, which matters when youve got work calls lined up and school pickup at three. The crew stayed focused the whole two days, didnt lose track of the schedule even once. What stuck with me wasnt the patio itself (though it looks brilliant), it was how clear Jerry was before they started. No vague talk about "materials" or "labour costs." He walked me through exactly what the porcelain tiles would cost, how long it'd take, what weather might affect things. I actually knew where I stood, which you dont always get. Would definitely use them again. 👍

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Martin Buckley
1 month ago

We had Pavestead in to sort out our front drive last spring, and I'd definitely use them again. Jerry and his crew knew what they were on about — the gravel was laid properly, well compacted, and it's held up through a wet winter without rutting badly. The lads were tidy, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done without faffing about.

Why four stars instead of five? One thing: we weren't given much guidance on maintenance after they finished. A quick chat about how often to rake it or top it up would've been helpful. That's a minor point though. The work itself is solid, they're reliable, and prices are fair for the area. I'd bring them back on without hesitation for anything else round the house.

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Yvonne Cullen
1 month ago

Having had previous bad experiences with contractors who overestimate timelines and underdeliver on finish quality, I approached Pavestead with cautious optimism. What struck me most was how the resin itself transformed the entire character of our property; it's seamless, glossy without being slippery, and the charcoal flecks catch the light in a way that photographs genuinely cannot capture. The crew—Jerry and his team—worked methodically through the process; they explained each stage without being condescending, and they managed the site with genuine care for the surrounding garden. Six weeks on, the surface has held up beautifully through rain and the inevitable Tipperary weather; no cracking, no discolouration, no lifting at the edges. It's a functional surface, yes, but it's also become something we actually enjoy looking at from the kitchen window. The maintenance has been effortless; a sweep and occasional rinse is all it requires. I would engage them again without hesitation, and I would recommend them to anyone considering resin work in the area.

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Liam Fitzpatrick
1 month ago

After getting three quotes for a new patio, Pavestead came in at a fair price and delivered exactly what they quoted. Jerry and the crew showed up on schedule, worked cleanly, and finished without fuss. The porcelain tiles look sharp and the whole job was done properly. I'd use them again for any other work that needs doing around the house. Reliable outfit.

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Geraldine Murphy
1 month ago

Cannot thank Jerry and the team enough — my old driveway's completely transformed, and Mum says it looks brilliant from her window. What a relief.

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Orlaith Murphy
1 month ago

So happy with how our new driveway turned out!! Jerry and the team literally transformed our front with the block paving, and honestly it's absolutely stunning! The colour choice we went with complements the house perfectly, and the finish is so clean and level. They were organised throughout the whole job, kept the site tidy, and the crew was genuinely friendly to chat with each day. The blocks look brand new still and I'm obsessed with how it's holding up through the weather. Would absolutely recommend Pavestead to anyone in Wexford looking to upgrade their driveway!

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Maureen O'Leary
2 months ago

Jerry and his crew came out and did our front drive in block paving. Such nice people to have around. They were tidy, reliable and made me feel safe having them in the house. The driveway looks brilliant and thats all we wanted really. Wouldnt hesitate to call them again for any paving work. Recommended.

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Bríd Lennon
2 months ago

i don't usually bother with these things, but jerry's crew did good work on our back garden. rang him mid-february, got scheduled for early april. they showed up on the day, cleared the old flags and prepped the base properly. took them about five days start to finish. the porcelain tiles went down neat, joints are even, and the whole job was tidy — no mess left about. one small thing: there's a slight depression in one corner that holds a bit of water after heavy rain, but they did say the ground was difficult back there. wouldn't stop me using them again.

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Christopher Vaughan
3 months ago

Had my rental portfolio driveway done by Jerry's crew last month. My previous contractor quoted the same job at nearly double the price and took three weeks to schedule. Pavestead turned it around in two days, surface is holding up well through the weather, and the finish looks professional. Straightforward operation—no faffing about. Worth the call.

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Evelyn McCarthy
4 months ago

When we first contacted Pavestead about transforming our back garden last March, I'll be honest — I was nervous about the whole thing. We'd had a quote from another contractor that felt overpriced, and I wasn't sure if we'd find someone reliable in Kilkenny who'd actually turn up when they said they would. Then Jerry got back to us via WhatsApp within hours, and that's when I knew we'd made the right call. He came out on a Friday afternoon around 3pm to assess the space, walked us through exactly what we were looking at — porcelain tiles, proper drainage, the lot — and gave us a straightforward timeline. No nonsense, just clear talk about what was possible and what would work best with our garden's slope. We agreed to start the second week of April. The crew showed up at 8:15am on the Monday morning (not 8:30, not 9 — quarter past eight) and worked methodically through the entire week. They kept the site clean, moved materials tidily, and didn't let dust spread everywhere like you hear happens sometimes. By Thursday evening, they were laying the final tiles. Jerry sent us photos via text on Friday morning showing the finished job, and when we saw it in person that afternoon, it was exactly what we'd discussed. Not a surprise, not a compromise — exactly right. That's the thing about recommending Pavestead: it's not because they do something flashy or promise the moon. It's because they show up, they listen properly, and they deliver what they say they'll deliver. We've already told three neighbours about them, and we'd absolutely use them again if we ever do the driveway.

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Padraig Dunne
4 months ago

Had the lads from Pavestead driveways out to do our back garden, porcelain tiles the whole way, and I'll be honest with you, I wasnt expecting much after the last fella we had in, absolute nightmare he was, left muck everywhere, took three weeks longer than promised, didnt even sweep up proper after himself, so I went in with low expectations this time round, but Jerry and his crew turned up when they said they would, worked away without any faffing about, took measurements twice, made sure everything was level before they started laying, and the thing is, they actually explained what they were doing as they went along, which you dont always get, and now whenever we step out there in the morning or the evening, the tiles catch the light something lovely, theyre solid underfoot, not a loose one among them, and the edges are neat, properly finished off, no sharp bits sticking out waiting to catch your toe, and the drainage works a treat even when weve had heavy rain, water just runs off like it should, the patio's become the spot where we have our tea now, proper transformation of the space, and thats down to them getting the job done right the first time, no complaints whatsoever.

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Cormac Flanagan
5 months ago

There's genuine relief in watching a project finish on schedule. Jerry and the crew delivered the patio in the stated fourteen days without cutting corners or shifting dates. The porcelain tiles are level, the drainage works as intended, and the whole thing looks purposeful rather than decorative. No mess left behind either. However, what struck me most was how straightforward the process felt from quote to completion. Overall, Pavestead Driveways & Patios handled it as solid work should be handled. Would use them again without hesitation.

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Aoife Brennan
5 months ago

Got a quote from Jerry mid-March, literally booked in for early April! Work started on the 8th, took three days total. They prepped the old surface, laid fresh asphalt, and rolled it all out. Finish is so smooth! Only tiny niggle—they said 10am start but didnt arrive til 10:45, wasnt a dealbreaker though. Price was fair compared to other quotes. Obsessed with how clean they left everything! Ran, don't walk if you need driveway work done! 4 stars because of the time thing, but honestly Pavestead did brilliant work!

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Margaret O'Rourke
5 months ago

Had three people quote it before we settled on Jerry and Pavestead. What swung it for us was how he explained the work — no flannel, just straightforward about what would last and what wouldn't. The crew came when promised, laid the porcelain tiles beautifully, and the patio looks a treat. My daughter says it's the best addition we've made to the house. Only small thing was they left the job slightly later than expected one afternoon, but they rang ahead to warn us. The work itself is solid, and I'd have them back without question. They know what they're doing, and that matters when you're investing in your home.

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Dermot O'Sullivan
5 months ago

In April of this year, my wife and I made initial contact with Jerry at Pavestead regarding the installation of a new patio to replace what had become an increasingly uneven concrete slab. A quotation was provided within three working days, and subsequently we scheduled the work to commence on the 12th of May.

The crew arrived punctually at eight o'clock on the morning appointed. Work commenced with a full removal of the existing surface, which took approximately four hours. The subbase was then prepared—levelled to proper tolerances and compacted thoroughly. I observed their methods closely, being accustomed to exacting standards from my own professional background, and their approach was methodical throughout.

The porcelain tiles themselves were laid over the following two days. The pattern chosen was a modest geometric design in grey and cream tones. Furthermore, drainage was properly considered, with a slight fall incorporated to manage water run-off. The grouting was completed on day three, and the whole installation was finished by the afternoon of the 14th. Total duration: three and one half days, which proved accurate to their original estimate.

Cleanliness on site was maintained well. Debris was removed daily, and the surrounding garden wasnt disturbed beyond necessity. The finished patio measures approximately 40 square metres and presents a level, professional appearance without visible defects or inconsistencies in the tile spacing.

The cost remained within quoted parameters. No unexpected charges materialised. I would engage Pavestead again without reservation for future work.

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Judith Hennessy
5 months ago

Third time we've used Pavestead Driveways now, and Jerry and the lads never disappoint. Had them do our front fence a couple of years back, then the patio, and just recently the tar and chip on the drive. The new surface looks brilliant — proper neat finish, no mess left behind. They're reliable, turn up when they say they will, and you know the job's going to be done right. At this stage we just ring Jerry for anything we need doing outdoors. Would absolutely use them again.

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Ronan Dunphy
7 months ago

jerry's crew turned up when they said they would. no mucking about, tiles went down clean and level. took them three days total, left the place spotless after. would defintely use again.

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Lorraine Buckley
7 months ago

Jerry and the lads did a lovely job with our new patio out the back, porcelain tiles and all, came out beautiful on a cold February afternoon 😊 anyway, only thing is they could've cleared up a bit more of the dust round the edges when they finished, but nothing major, and I'd defintely use them again, solid workers who know what they're doing 👍

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Claire Regan
7 months ago

Driveway's holding up well four months on. Pavestead driveways finished it in two days, crew kept the site clean, and the surface has that grippy texture that was needed. Doesnt scuff easily. Jerry quoted fair and didnt oversell. Prompt, tidy, recommended.

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