Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway installation in Braintree

Fast, fixed-price gravel driveway installation for homeowners, landlords and small developers in Braintree and throughout Essex.

  • Covering Cressing, Stisted and all of Braintree
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Gravel driveway installation
Location
Braintree, Essex (East of England)
Postcodes
CM7, CM77
Areas
Cressing, Stisted, Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne, Black Notley
Typical cost
A new gravel driveway usually costs £40 to £100 per square metre installed, so a typical 30 to 60 square metre drive is around £1,200 to £4,200. Gravel stabilising grids usually add £20 to £50 per square metre, and simply re-gravelling an existing drive is often £15 to £35 per square metre.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Gravel driveway installation across Braintree and Essex

Anyone living or working in Braintree will know the place well: Braintree is a historic north Essex market town with former textile mills, sizeable modern housing growth around Great Notley and good road links along the A120. We work right across it, including Cressing and Stisted.

Gravel driveway installation in Braintree does not need to be complicated. Send us a few details about what you need, and you will get a fixed price and the earliest date we can do it.

In Braintree we work on Victorian terraces, post-war semis and new-build estate houses. Every property is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

Gravel is a popular choice for driveways around Braintree, especially on period homes and larger plots where it suits the look of the property.

In Braintree we often replace cracked concrete and tired tarmac with gravel, which drains freely and is quicker and cheaper to install than many hard surfaces.

Popular jobs in Braintree

Popular gravel driveway installation jobs we carry out in Braintree:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in Braintree

The biggest factor in price, after size, is access in Braintree. Permit parking, narrow roads and stairs all add time, so let us know about them up front.

Arranging gravel driveway installation in Braintree is simple: send your details, get a fixed price, pick a date, and we do the work.

Why choose us in Braintree

We keep things straightforward for Braintree customers. There are no surprise call-out charges, no vague estimates and no surprises on the final bill.

  • Honest advice on gravel
  • Clear pricing
  • Built from the base up

Braintree gravel driveway installation: common questions

How much does gravel driveway installation cost in Braintree?

It depends on the job. Your price depend on the size of the job and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Typical prices are in the facts box at the top of this page and in our cost guide.

How soon can you book a job in Braintree?

We aim to reply to Braintree enquiries the same day, and the majority of bookings can be scheduled within a week or two. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Braintree?

Simply use the quote form with your Braintree postcode, a few details of the job and when you need it. Photos help but are optional.

Can you come out to Cressing and other parts of Braintree?

Yes. We cover the whole of Braintree, including Cressing, Stisted, Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne and Black Notley, plus nearby Chelmsford, Colchester, Bishop's Stortford and Harlow.

How long does it take to install?

A typical domestic gravel driveway takes one to three days, depending on its size, how much digging is needed, whether an old surface has to be broken out and whether drainage or grids are being installed.

Areas and postcodes we cover in Braintree

Our service covers the whole of Braintree, such as Cressing, Stisted, Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne and Black Notley.

If your postcode starts with CM7 or CM77, we cover you.

Thanks to the A120 and A131 serving the area, our teams get to Braintree easily from across Essex.

Whether you are near Great Notley Country Park or Bocking Windmill or out towards Great Notley, the service is the same.

For reference, the local main station is Braintree station.

  • Cressing
  • Stisted
  • Bocking
  • Great Notley
  • Rayne
  • Black Notley
  • High Garrett
  • Panfield

Postcodes:

  • CM7
  • CM77

Before you book: a quick Braintree checklist

  • Agree the edging material and where the drive meets the pavement
  • Make sure waste removal is included and ask how it will be disposed of
  • Check access for machinery, skips and grab lorries, and where materials will be delivered
  • Get a written fixed quote and agree payment terms before work starts
  • Measure the drive roughly and note what is there now, such as lawn, concrete, tarmac or old gravel

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Areas near Braintree

Our gravel driveway installation service also covers these places near Braintree:

See all gravel driveway installation locations in East of England or every area we cover.

Ready to book in Braintree?

Send us the details using the quote form. We cover all of Braintree and Essex.

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From the blog: How to save money on a gravel driveway without cutting corners. Gravel driveway on a slope: what works, what fails and how to fix it.

Further reading: Gravel vs block paving, resin and tarmac. Gravel driveway maintenance.

Last updated 6 November 2026