SHOWROOM · ICKLEFORD
See the finish before the work begins
Visit our Hertfordshire showroom to compare paving, stone, screening and outdoor finishes in person before deciding what feels right for your project.
SHOWROOM VISITS · BY APPOINTMENT
A focused visit, built around your project
Photos and online samples can only show so much. Seeing materials in person makes it easier to judge colour, texture, scale and finish, especially when comparing options for driveways, patios, paving, paths and garden areas.
The HDL showroom is not a retail counter. It is a focused space to talk through what you want to improve, how the space will be used and which materials are most appropriate before the project moves forward.
The HDL showroom is not a retail counter. It is a focused space to talk through what you want to improve, how the space will be used and which materials are most appropriate before the project moves forward.
Showroom appointment hours
Visits are by appointment only, giving us time to understand what you are considering and prepare the most useful materials for your visit.
- Monday - Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
MATERIALS
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.
Showroom sample
Natural Stone
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THE SHOWROOM
A closer look around
YOUR VISIT
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.
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Step 1
Talk through the brief
We start with the property, the area you want to improve and how the space needs to work.
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Step 2
Explore the materials
You can compare finishes, colours, textures and practical options for the work being considered.
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Step 3
Narrow the direction
We help you understand what suits the setting, the budget, the upkeep and the wider finish.
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Step 4
Agree the next step
From there, HDL can advise on the most useful next move for the enquiry.
Visit the showroom
Our showroom is based at Ickleford Manor near Hitchin. Appointments give us time to understand what you are considering and prepare the most relevant materials or finishes for your visit.
Address
Ickleford Manor, Turnpike Lane, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3XD
(by appointment only)
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QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about the showroom
Practical answers about visiting the HDL showroom, comparing materials and preparing for your appointment.
Still have questions? Call our team on 01462 658 442 or click the button below:
Yes. Showroom visits are by appointment only so we can make sure someone is available to talk through your project and prepare the most relevant materials or finishes.
Use the form on this page to request a visit and we will confirm the next step with you.
The showroom is designed to help you compare materials and finishes for driveways, patios, paving, paths, fencing, screening, garden structures and wider landscaping projects.
That includes options such as natural stone, porcelain paving, clay brick, driveway surfaces, timber and selected outdoor features.
No. You do not need a finished design before coming in.
A showroom visit can be useful at an earlier stage, when you are still comparing materials, thinking about how the space should work and narrowing down the overall direction.
No. The HDL showroom is not a retail counter for buying individual materials.
It is a project-focused space where we can discuss the property, compare relevant finishes and help you make clearer decisions before the work moves forward.
The showroom is at Ickleford Manor, Turnpike Lane, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3XD.
Visits are by appointment only. You can use the directions link on this page when planning your visit.
Once the direction is clearer, we can advise on the most useful next step for your enquiry.
Depending on the project, that may involve further design work, a site visit, confirming materials or progressing the project scope.