--- title: "MHT Paving & Landscaping" description: "MHT Paving & Landscaping is a Portsmouth outfit hired mostly to tear out and rebuild driveways. nhbr.com has quoted Paul Mercier of MHT Paving and Landscap" doc_version: "2026-10-21" last_updated: "2026-10-21" --- # MHT Paving & Landscaping **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** Portsmouth, NH · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 46 reviews across 6 sources. 91% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read MHT Paving & Landscaping is a Portsmouth outfit hired mostly to tear out and rebuild driveways. nhbr.com has quoted Paul Mercier of MHT Paving and Landscaping in Portsmouth, and its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. A 2019 customer said they ripped up a 3,500 sq ft driveway, removed about a foot and a half of clay sand mix in some areas, replaced it with a solid base and put down a minimum of 3 inches of hot top. A 2018 customer wrote that MHT replaced an old driveway and walkways with 3 inches of asphalt on a proper base and swapped out a rusted culvert. That 2018 customer then hired them to backfill, regrade and hydro seed. A 2018 customer said Paul came to the house right away with a quote to replace a concrete retaining wall leaning into the driveway, and thanked Frank by name. A 2017 customer said Paul proposed sealing several large cracks and resurfacing the drive instead of reconstructing it, a considerable savings. In that 2017 review, the return to seal the walk was delayed, and Paul sent the worker to finish once reminded. A 2015 customer said the crew removed a concrete walkway and laid brick, and that the asphalt driveway was laid by hand to change its slope toward the street. A 2021 customer said they removed dirt that should have been left, creating a depression where a large puddle forms when it rains. A 2019 customer said they never scheduled the work, just showed up, and left the yard a mess. A 2017 customer felt the price was on the high end and that the driveway should have been four or five inches wider near the street. A 2013 customer called the work shabby for the price. On HomeAdvisor it shows 4.6 stars from 39 ratings. **Strengths:** - Driveway rebuilds — a 2019 customer described a new base and 3-inch hot top - A cheaper repair option — a 2017 customer said resurfacing saved over reconstruction - Hand-laid asphalt — a 2015 customer said the slope was changed for drainage **Concerns:** - A rain puddle — a 2021 customer said removed dirt left a depression - An unscheduled arrival — a 2019 customer said they just showed up **Where sources disagree:** - Angi shows two headline figures for the company: 5.0 stars from 15 ratings and 4.6 stars from 39 ratings ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Paul Mercier of MHT Paving and Landscaping in Portsmouth has been quoted by nhbr.com _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.nhbr.com/landscape-firms-see-upswing-in-business-amid-covid/) — “nhbr.com — “People want to relax and they’re not going out to eat and they’re not going on vacation,” says Paul Mercier of MHT Paving and La…” - Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/portsmouth/profile/paving-contractors/mht-paving-and-landscaping-0051-92041672) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - 4.6 stars from 39 ratings on HomeAdvisor _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.6★ from 39 ratings” - A 2019 customer described a 3,500 sq ft driveway rebuilt on a solid base with at least 3 inches of hot top _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ MHT is a very good paving company ,highly recommend them ,they corrected lots of flaws in the previous paving job. 3500 sq ft driveway ri…” - A 2018 customer described a new driveway and walkways on a proper base, a replaced culvert, then backfill, regrading and hydro seeding _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ MHT removed my old driveway and walkways that were originally placed on sand, and replaced them with 3" of asphalt on a proper base. They…” - A 2018 customer hired MHT to replace a leaning concrete retaining wall _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ I needed to replace a concrete retaining wall that was leaning into the driveway. I called MHT and Paul came to my house right away and g…” - A 2017 customer said Paul proposed crack sealing and resurfacing instead of reconstruction, a considerable savings _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/portsmouth/mht-paving-and-landscaping-reviews-6267749.htm) — “We got several bids for reconstructing the driveway, and then Paul proposed a process that would seal the several large cracks and bond them…” - A 2015 customer described brick walkways and a hand-laid asphalt driveway regraded for drainage _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/portsmouth/mht-paving-and-landscaping-reviews-6267749.htm) — “Our driveway needed to be repaved and the four inch lip at the garage needed to be addressed. Our house is on a corner and there was a crack…” - A 2021 customer said removed dirt left a depression where a large puddle forms in rain _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “3.5★ They removed dirt I now feel they should have left. It created a depression in the middle and when it rains, large puddle. They should …” - A 2019 customer said they never scheduled the work, just showed up, and left the yard a mess _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “3★ Never scheduled work, just showed up. Left the yard a mess.” - A 2017 customer felt the price was on the high end _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/portsmouth/mht-paving-and-landscaping-reviews-6267749.htm) — “Paul was responsive and demonstrated a professional level of care. I felt his price was on the high end; but his work was good and his staff…” - A 2013 customer called the work shabby for the price _(confidence: low)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTContracting.141865419.html) — “1.5★ for the price shabby work and mess” - Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ MHT removed my old driveway and walkways that were originally placed on sand, and replaced them with 3" of asphalt on a proper base. They…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ In 2 days, MHT completely redid and expanded our current driveway including landscaping the edge of the new portion of the driveway. Grea…” - Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ MHT is a very good paving company ,highly recommend them ,they corrected lots of flaws in the previous paving job. 3500 sq ft driveway ri…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ MHT removed my old driveway and walkways that were originally placed on sand, and replaced them with 3" of asphalt on a proper base. They…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ Mht did a great job putting in my new Driveway” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html) — “5★ I needed to replace a concrete retaining wall that was leaning into the driveway. I called MHT and Paul came to my house right away and g…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/portsmouth/mht-paving-and-landscaping-reviews-6267749.htm) — “Our driveway needed to be repaved and the four inch lip at the garage needed to be addressed. Our house is on a corner and there was a crack…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.MHTPavingLandscaping.54017905.html): 4.6★ from 39 ratings - [Local News](https://www.lanefinder.com/c/mht_pavinglandscaping_llc/2399436): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nh/portsmouth/mht-paving-landscaping-reviews-1.htm): 4.6★ from 39 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/portsmouth/profile/paving-contractors/mht-paving-and-landscaping-0051-92041672): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/mht-paving-and-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~93299789): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1tocc6v/looking_for_a_paving_company/oo0w8ru/): 0 community mentions discussing this business ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “MHT Paving and Landscaping.” — u/zachwoodward in r/newhampshire (2026-05-26) — https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/comments/1tocc6v/looking_for_a_paving_company/oo0w8ru/ - ““People want to relax and they’re not going out to eat and they’re not going on vacation,” says Paul Mercier of MHT Paving and Landscaping in Portsmouth.” — nhbr.com — https://www.nhbr.com/landscape-firms-see-upswing-in-business-amid-covid/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Patrick C. · 2024-05-29**: Was beyond happy with Paul and his crew. Not only did they do a great job but was so impressed with his crews attention too detail. I would recommend useing him.great price as well.look at outher company glad to choose paul. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Holly S. · 2023-04-29**: Thank you! - **Angi · Holly S. · 2023-04-01**: Thank you! - **3.5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Paula B. · 2021-05-04**: They removed dirt I now feel they should have left. It created a depression in the middle and when it rains, large puddle. They should have just paved over dirt. Never puddled there before. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ralph M. · 2020-08-05**: very pleased with expertise . owner said he would be on site constantly supervising to assure work performed satisfactory and he was. Even went the extra mile to remove a pile of dirt and tar from installation of porch we had done at an earlier time. Wife was also happy with work done and that's… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ralph M. · 2020-07-10**: have only just hired them no work performed yet waiting for home equity loan to be secured - **Angi · Jack G. · 2019-10-01**: Outstanding; fair price, great crew, management was easy to work with, quality job - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Mark S. · 2019-08-01**: MHT is a very good paving company ,highly recommend them ,they corrected lots of flaws in the previous paving job. 3500 sq ft driveway ripped up the old one ,removed about a foot and a half of clay sand mix in some areas of the driveway which had made the driveway heave and crack in places . They re… - **3/5 · HomeAdvisor · Steve D. · 2019-05-02**: Never scheduled work, just showed up. Left the yard a mess. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Joan B. · 2019-04-30**: Marty was very reliable and easy to work with. He returned calls, met us to choose materials, listened to our requests and did quality work. Our was a modest size patio with pavers but he still made us feel like our job was as important as something bigger. We highly recommend this company. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T05:10:48.944Z. Cite as: MHT Paving & Landscaping — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/mht-paving-and-landscaping-portsmouth) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/mht-paving-and-landscaping-portsmouth ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)