Gravel Driveways blog
Practical, plain-English advice on gravel driveway installation: costs, rules, planning and what to expect. Topics: Advice, Business, Costs, Homeowners, How-to, Seasonal.
How-to
Gravel driveway on a slope: what works, what fails and how to fix it
How steep is too steep for gravel? Practical UK advice on grids, gravel sizes, drainage and edging for sloping driveways.
Advice
Why does my gravel driveway flood? Causes of puddles and fixes
Puddles, standing water or a soggy gravel drive? The common UK causes, from clogged membranes to clay soil, and the fixes that work.
Seasonal
Best time of year to lay a gravel driveway in the UK (month by month)
When should you install a gravel driveway? Month-by-month UK guidance on weather, ground conditions, lead times and weed control.
How-to
Gravel driveway sub-base: depths, Type 1 vs Type 3 and membranes
What goes under a gravel driveway? UK guide to excavation depth, MOT Type 1 and Type 3 sub-base, geotextiles and compaction.
Advice
7 gravel driveway myths UK homeowners believe, and what is true
Does gravel really stop burglars? Is it always cheap and low maintenance? We bust the most common UK gravel driveway myths.
Business
Gravel driveways for landlords: costs, durability and tenant use
Is gravel a good driveway choice for rental properties and HMOs? A UK landlord's guide to cost, upkeep, tenant parking and void-period works.
Homeowners
Gravel driveways for period homes, cottages and conservation areas
Choosing a gravel driveway for a Victorian, Georgian or rural period property: stone, edging, listed building and conservation area rules.
Homeowners
Gravel driveways for wheelchairs, buggies and walking aids
Loose gravel can be tough for wheelchairs, prams and walking frames. Practical UK options to make a gravel drive accessible without losing the look.
Advice
Gravel driveways for caravans, motorhomes and vans: what you need
Parking a caravan, motorhome or works van on gravel? UK guide to sub-base depth, grids, size, gradients and covenant and planning checks.
Costs
How to save money on a gravel driveway without cutting corners
Practical ways to cut the cost of a new gravel driveway in the UK, from reusing materials to timing, plus the savings that cost more later.