Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway installation in Portsmouth

Local gravel driveway installation for Portsmouth homes and businesses, priced clearly with no hidden extras.

  • Covering Cosham, Drayton and all of Portsmouth
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams

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Service
Gravel driveway installation
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire (South East)
Postcodes
PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6
Areas
Cosham, Drayton, Copnor, Milton, Hilsea, Eastney
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 Portsmouth and Hampshire

Portsmouth is a densely populated island city and home of the Royal Navy, with a historic dockyard, a large university and seaside Southsea. We provide gravel driveway installation right across Portsmouth, from Cosham and Drayton to Copnor.

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

Typical properties here include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, student lets and seafront flats, so each quote takes into account the property, parking and access and timing.

Across South East, gravel suits both older stone and brick properties and new-build homes when the stone colour is chosen to match.

With commuter towns, business parks and a lot of older housing that has been extended over the years, drives around Portsmouth vary from tight terraced frontages to wide rural entrances, and each is priced on its own measurements.

What we can do in Portsmouth

Whatever the job in Portsmouth, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Getting an accurate price in Portsmouth

To price your gravel driveway installation job in Portsmouth accurately we need a few basics: what needs doing, the rough size of the job, and any access issues such as parking, stairs or restricted times. Photos help too.

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

Why choose us in Portsmouth

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

  • Built from the base up
  • Permeable by design
  • Honest advice on gravel

Questions about gravel driveway installation in Portsmouth

How quickly can you start in Portsmouth?

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

How do I get a quote in Portsmouth?

Simply use the quote form with your postcode, a few details of what you need and any timing needs. Photos help but are optional.

Can you come out to Cosham and other parts of Portsmouth?

Yes. Our service covers all of Portsmouth, including Cosham, Drayton, Copnor, Milton, Hilsea and Eastney, plus nearby Havant, Fareham, Chichester and Southampton.

Do you cover my Portsmouth postcode?

Every postcode in Portsmouth is covered, including PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5 and PO6. If you are just outside Portsmouth, send your postcode anyway and we will check.

How deep should a gravel driveway be?

A typical domestic gravel driveway has around 100mm to 150mm of compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base, more on soft ground, then a weed membrane and around 40mm to 50mm of gravel on top. Laying gravel much deeper than this makes it harder to walk and drive on.

Areas and postcodes we cover in Portsmouth

We cover every part of Portsmouth, including Cosham, Drayton, Copnor, Milton, Hilsea and Eastney.

We cover postcodes such as PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5 and PO6, along with the surrounding areas.

Portsmouth sits on the M27, M275 and A27, so it is straightforward to fit jobs in at short notice.

We are often around Fratton Park, plus residential parts of Milton and Hilsea.

  • Cosham
  • Drayton
  • Copnor
  • Milton
  • Hilsea
  • Eastney
  • Landport
  • Baffins
  • Stamshaw
  • Southsea
  • Fratton
  • North End

Postcodes:

  • PO1
  • PO2
  • PO3
  • PO4
  • PO5
  • PO6

Checklist before booking in Portsmouth

  • 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 Portsmouth

We also cover the areas around Portsmouth, including:

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

Ready to book in Portsmouth?

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

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From the blog: Best time of year to lay a gravel driveway in the UK (month by month). Gravel driveway sub-base: depths, Type 1 vs Type 3 and membranes.

Further reading: How to choose a gravel driveway installer. Do you need planning permission for a gravel driveway.

Last updated 6 November 2026