Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway installation in Gillingham

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

  • Covering Hale, Darland and all of Gillingham
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Gravel driveway installation
Location
Gillingham, Kent (South East)
Postcodes
ME7, ME8
Areas
Hale, Darland, Lower Rainham, Watling, Rainham, Hempstead
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

Local gravel driveway installation in Gillingham

If you are based in Gillingham knows the area: Gillingham is the largest of the Medway towns, with strong naval and military heritage, a Football League club and extensive residential suburbs towards Rainham. We work right across it, including Hale and Darland.

We deal with gravel driveway installation for homeowners, landlords and small developers in Gillingham every week. Jobs are done properly, priced clearly and completed when agreed.

Typical properties here include Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and 1970s estate houses, and each quote takes into account the property, parking and access and when you need it done.

With a mix of period cottages, 1930s semis, new-build estates and busy commuter-town commercial premises, Kent has properties of every age and plot size, so each drive is planned around levels, drainage and access.

Across Kent, gravel is often chosen for rural and semi-rural driveways where long runs make other surfaces expensive.

How we can help in Gillingham

Popular gravel driveway installation jobs we carry out in Gillingham:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Before you book in Gillingham

Not sure what you need? Describe the problem in your own words. We will suggest the right option for your Gillingham property and explain why.

Arranging gravel driveway installation in Gillingham is simple: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and the work is done.

Why choose us in Gillingham

We keep things straightforward for Gillingham customers. There are no surprise call-out charges, no vague estimates and no extras added at the end.

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

Gravel driveway installation in Gillingham: FAQs

Do you work in Hale and other parts of Gillingham?

Yes. Our service covers all of Gillingham, including Hale, Darland, Lower Rainham, Watling, Rainham and Hempstead, as well as Chatham, Rochester, Maidstone and Gravesend.

Which Gillingham postcodes do you cover?

We cover all Gillingham postcodes, including ME7 and ME8. If you are just outside Gillingham, send your postcode anyway and we will confirm.

What does gravel driveway installation cost in Gillingham?

It depends on the job. Prices in Gillingham depend on the size of the job and access and timing, so the quickest way to an exact figure is to send your details. 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 Gillingham?

We aim to reply to Gillingham enquiries the same day, and most jobs can be scheduled within a week or two. If it is urgent, say so and we will try to fit you in sooner.

Do I need a dropped kerb?

If you will drive across a pavement or verge to reach the driveway, you need a dropped kerb, also called a vehicle crossover, and you must apply to your local highway authority for it. It is a separate application from any planning permission and the council usually sets the price or approves the contractor.

Covering all of Gillingham

Wherever you are, from Hale, Darland, Lower Rainham or Watling, we can help.

Postcodes we cover such as ME7 and ME8, plus nearby districts.

Thanks to the A2, A278 and A289 serving the area, our teams get to Gillingham easily from across Kent.

We are often around Royal Engineers Museum and The Strand, as well as the quieter streets of Watling and Rainham.

To give you an idea, the local main station is Gillingham station.

  • Hale
  • Darland
  • Lower Rainham
  • Watling
  • Rainham
  • Hempstead
  • Parkwood
  • Twydall
  • Wigmore
  • Brompton

Postcodes:

  • ME7
  • ME8

What to have ready for your Gillingham quote

  • Find out if you need a dropped kerb and contact your highway authority early if so
  • Note any slopes, puddles or areas that stay wet after rain
  • Ask each installer how deep they will dig and what sub-base depth they will lay
  • Confirm the gravel type, size and finished depth in writing
  • Agree the edging material and where the drive meets the pavement

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

Also covering near Gillingham

We also cover the areas around Gillingham, including:

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

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To get a price for gravel driveway installation in Gillingham, complete the short form on this page. We reply with a clear quote, usually the same day.

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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: Best gravel for driveways. Gravel vs block paving, resin and tarmac.

Last updated 6 November 2026