Brindle herringbone block-paved driveway, with the Steve's Garden & Landscapes van and trailer parked behind

Steve's Garden & Landscapes · Dartford Kent

Driveways, patios and fencing in Dartford

Steve and his team lay block-paved drives, patios, paths, fencing and turf across Dartford and the surrounding areas. Free quotes on all landscaping projects.

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9.8/10Checkatrade, past 12 months, from 96 reviews in all 4.9/5TrustATrader, from 42 reviews

0missed appointments in the past 6 months on TrustATrader

2021on Checkatrade since October 2021

What we build

Driveways, patios, fences and lawns

Patios, pathways, driveways, fencing and turfing are the main work. Steve's team also builds decking and clears overgrown gardens, so one team can do the whole job.

Curved herringbone block-paved path in red and charcoal with a charcoal border

Driveways and block paving

Block-paved driveways and paths in herringbone with a contrasting border, and old drives relaid.

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Raised grey porcelain patio with a step down to freshly laid turf edged in charcoal blocks

Patios and paths

Sandstone, porcelain and slab patios, side-return paths, and the steps and brick walls that go with them.

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New close-board fence on concrete posts along a garden boundary

Fencing

Close-board fencing on concrete posts and gravel boards, with the site cleared and the rubbish taken away.

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New lawn with a porcelain side path and charcoal block edging

Turfing and lawns

New turf on cleared, prepared ground, and artificial grass laid on a new base.

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Decking

New timber and composite decks, old decking taken out, and repairs to decks worth saving.

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Timber pergola over a new gravel garden beside a white rendered wall

Garden clearance and maintenance

Overgrown gardens cleared, sheds and hedges removed, gravel laid and the waste taken away.

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All garden services

Recent work

Finished jobs, shown big

Every photo is Steve's own work, from his Checkatrade and TrustATrader profiles: drives, patios, fences, decks and lawns.

Multi-tone sandstone patio with a timber sleeper edge and a picket fence — Multi-tone sandstone patio

New softwood timber decking with a planted border and a fence behind — Softwood timber decking

Close-board fencing with a black wrought-iron side gate — Close-board fence and iron gate

Sandstone-capped brick steps up to a front door — Sandstone-capped brick steps

Grey sandstone patio stepping up to a new lawn inside a fenced rear garden — Sandstone patio and new lawn

Light grey porcelain patio with a charcoal block edge, inside close-board fencing — Porcelain patio with a charcoal edge

Long artificial grass lawn with a bird bath and pots along a slab path — Artificial grass

New timber decking under a timber pergola across the back of a house, with a lawn in front — Decking under a timber pergola

Buff sandstone patio beside a new lawn and a pale fence — Buff sandstone patio and lawn

Light porcelain slab path with a charcoal block edge and a gravel strip beside a dark fence — Porcelain path with a gravel edge

Rectangular new lawn framed by buff sandstone paving and a pale fence — Lawn framed in sandstone

New close-board fence on concrete posts and gravel boards along the side of a house — Close-board fencing

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Reviews

Steve and his team, in their customers' words

Every quote is word for word from Checkatrade and TrustATrader. Read Steve's reviews on Checkatrade.

Steve and his team did a great job with my garden rennovation; new patio, retaining wall and new lawn with path and boarders. A great effort by the team to complete the job in 6 days. Steve and the team were promptly on site each day and worked very hard; great customer service and work ethic from start to finish. Am very pleased with the result. Would recommend Steve and team.

Verified Checkatrade reviewCheckatrade · BR6 · April 2026 · garden renovation

Multi-tone sandstone patio edged with timber sleepers, with a lawn and a path beyond — A multi-tone sandstone patio with a timber sleeper edge.

Steve visited on a Saturday, we agreed a price and the fencing work was installed and the site cleared by the Wednesday. Steve’s price was fair, the job was completed swiftly and the rubbish taken away. I would have no qualms in using Steve again.

Paul DalyTrustATrader · September 2026

Delighted with the work of Steve and the team. I had a lawn dug up and removed, with new base and AstroTurf laid. Steve and the team worked really quickly, getting the job done in two days, and it looks great! Highly recommend Steve and the team, all super straightforward and work to a high standard

Ross RCheckatrade · SE7 · February 2026

Steve was fast efficient and helpful. He did what he said when he said he would do which is half the battle. Work was good, clean and completed on time. Thank you, will use Steve again.

Verified Checkatrade reviewCheckatrade · DA4 · October 2025

Had a new lawn laid, impressed with clearance as ground was super hard to break up, 2.5 days to do the lot with clear instruction of after care. Completed with hard work and efficiency Highly recommend.

Verified Checkatrade reviewCheckatrade · ME6 · July 2026

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Team member in a Steve's Garden & Landscapes Ltd shirt fitting a close-board fence — The team shirt, on a fencing job

Buff sandstone front garden behind black railings, with a tipper van parked in the street — A sandstone front garden

About Steve

We are proud to be family run, known locally for our fantastic service.

Steve Coates runs the company, and "Steve and his team" is the phrase that comes up again and again in the reviews. Customers describe Steve coming out to see the job and agree a price, then working on it with his team and keeping them updated as it goes.

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CompanySteve's Garden Landscapes Ltd, number 11921093
DirectorSteve Coates
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On Checkatrade sinceOctober 2021

More about Steve

Areas we cover

Working out of Dartford

Based in Dartford, with recent jobs from Orpington round to Gravesend. Call or WhatsApp and Steve will tell you if he covers your street.

Bexley
Bexleyheath
Sidcup
Swanscombe
Snodland
Abbey Wood
Blackheath
Charlton
and the streets in between

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Advice

Before you book

Plain answers to the questions people ask before a new drive, lawn or patio.

Front area laid in brindle block paving with a diamond motif, between timber fences

Driveways

Block paving, gravel or concrete: choosing a driveway in Dartford

How the three common driveway surfaces compare, the rainwater rule for front gardens, and who approves a dropped kerb.

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Long new turf lawn between black fence panels

Lawns

Real turf or artificial grass for a family garden

Upkeep, heat, wear and children and dogs, and the ground preparation both need first.

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New lawn with a grey sandstone patio in front and a dark-stained shed and fences behind

Planning a garden

What decides the cost of a landscaping job

The six things that move the price of a garden job, and what a good written quote should show.

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All advice and guides

Free quotes on all landscaping projects

Get a free quote

A quick call, or a WhatsApp with a photo of the garden, is all it takes. Or send the details of the job.

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