See the finish before the work begins.
HDL showroom
Materials, finishes and guidance for greater clarity.
Material decisions, made properly
A calmer way to choose the details that matter
Images and samples online can only show so much. Seeing materials in person makes it easier to understand colour, texture, scale and finish - especially when choosing surfaces for driveways, patios, paving, paths and garden areas.
The showroom is not a retail counter. It is a focused space for useful conversations: what you want to improve, how the area will be used, which materials are right for the setting and what needs to happen next.
The showroom is not a retail counter. It is a focused space for useful conversations: what you want to improve, how the area will be used, which materials are right for the setting and what needs to happen next.
Compare materials with confidence
A finish can look very different once it is seen in natural light, placed next to another material or considered against the style of the property. The showroom gives you time to compare options properly before committing to a direction.
Natural Stone
Texture, tone and natural variation for patios, paving, paths and garden details that need a softer, more established finish.
Porcelain paving
A clean, hard-wearing option for patios, terraces and routes where crisp lines and easy maintenance matter.
Clay Brick
Characterful detail for edges, borders, paths and features where warmth, pattern and contrast can lift the finish.
Driveway Surfaces
Compare options such as resin bound, block paving, gravel, concrete and natural stone with advice on use, upkeep and kerb appeal.
Timber and screening
Explore tones and finishes for fencing, gates, screening, pergolas and garden structures where privacy and detail matter.
Outdoor garden features
Explore feature demonstrations, from outdoor kitchen areas to water features, and find the finishing touches that shape the experience you want to create.
What to expect from your visit
A showroom visit is designed to help you move from broad ideas to clearer decisions. You do not need to arrive with a finished plan — just a sense of what you want the space to do better.
Step 1
Talk through the brief
We start with the property, the area you want to improve and how the space needs to work.
Step 2
Explore the materials
You can compare finishes, colours, textures and practical options for the work being considered.
Step 3
Narrow the direction
We help you understand what suits the setting, the budget, the upkeep and the wider finish.
Step 4
Agree the next step
From there, HDL can advise on the most useful next move for the enquiry.
Visit the showroom
Visit the HDL showroom to see materials in person and discuss the outdoor work you are considering. Appointments help us give you the time and focus needed to make the visit useful.
HDL Showroom Address
Ickleford Manor, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3XD
(by appointment only)
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about visiting the HDL showroom, comparing materials and preparing for your appointment.
Call our team on 01462 658 442 or click the button below:
Yes. Showroom visits work best by appointment, so HDL can give you time to discuss the property, compare materials and understand what you want the outdoor space to do.
You can explore selected materials and finishes for driveways, patios, paving, paths, fencing, screening and garden features. The exact options available may vary, so let us know what you are considering when you book.
No. Plans are helpful if you have them, but they are not essential. Photos, rough measurements and a clear idea of what you want to improve are often enough for an initial showroom conversation.
Yes. The showroom is designed to help homeowners compare materials, colours, textures and finishes before making decisions about driveways, patios, paving and wider garden works.
No. The showroom is not a retail shop. It is a focused appointment space for discussing outdoor works, comparing materials and helping you make clearer decisions before the next stage.
Our relationship doesn’t end at handover. We conduct a final walkthrough with you, address any snags, and hand over maintenance notes tailored to your design—covering watering, feeding, pruning, and seasonal adjustments. Many clients also opt for periodic follow-ups during the first year to check plant establishment, tweak irrigation or review how the garden evolves. And, of course, we’re always just a call or message away for advice or modifications as your garden matures.