Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway installation in St Austell

Fast, fixed-price gravel driveway installation for homeowners, landlords and small developers in St Austell and throughout Cornwall.

  • Covering Boscoppa, Carlyon Bay and all of St Austell
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Gravel driveway installation
Location
St Austell, Cornwall (South West)
Postcodes
PL25, PL26
Areas
Boscoppa, Carlyon Bay, Trewoon, Charlestown, Par, Tregorrick
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

About our St Austell service

St Austell is one of Cornwall's largest towns, historically built on china clay mining, with nearby tourism around Charlestown and the Eden Project. We know the area well: we provide gravel driveway installation on behalf of homeowners, landlords and small developers across St Austell, from Boscoppa, Carlyon Bay and Trewoon.

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

We regularly deal with Victorian terraces, ex-council semis and bungalows. Every property is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

Before work starts in St Austell, levels are checked so the finished gravel stays well below the damp-proof course and water falls away from the house.

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

St Austell gravel driveway installation: common questions

How much does gravel driveway installation cost in St Austell?

Prices vary with the job. Your price come down to the scope of the work and access, 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 fast can you get to St Austell?

We aim to reply to St Austell 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.

What do you need from me to quote in St Austell?

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

Do you work in Boscoppa and other parts of St Austell?

Yes. Our service covers all of St Austell, including Boscoppa, Carlyon Bay, Trewoon, Charlestown, Par and Tregorrick, plus nearby Truro, Newquay, Falmouth and Plymouth.

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.

Areas and postcodes we cover in St Austell

Wherever you are, from Boscoppa, Carlyon Bay, Trewoon or Charlestown, we can help.

Any postcode starting with PL25 or PL26, you are in our area.

St Austell is served by the A390 and A391, which makes it easy for our teams to get to you.

From the streets around Wheal Martyn to Charlestown, you get the same fixed-price service.

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

  • Boscoppa
  • Carlyon Bay
  • Trewoon
  • Charlestown
  • Par
  • Tregorrick
  • Holmbush
  • Penwithick
  • Polgooth
  • Mount Charles
  • Bethel

Postcodes:

  • PL25
  • PL26

Popular jobs in St Austell

Across St Austell and Cornwall, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in St Austell

To price your gravel driveway installation job in St Austell properly we need the basics: what needs doing, the rough size of the job, and any access issues such as parking or restricted hours. Photos help too.

It is quick: fill in the form, we reply with a price (usually the same day), you confirm, and a local team completes the job in St Austell on the agreed date.

Why choose us in St Austell

What matters most to our St Austell customers is simple: a fair fixed price, straight answers and work done properly. That is exactly what we deliver.

  • Clear pricing
  • Built from the base up
  • Permeable by design

What to have ready for your St Austell quote

  • 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
  • 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

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

Also covering near St Austell

As well as St Austell, we regularly cover these nearby areas:

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

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Want to get it booked in St Austell? Send your details and we will come back with a fixed price as quickly as we can.

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From the blog: Gravel driveways for landlords: costs, durability and tenant use. Gravel driveways for period homes, cottages and conservation areas.

Further reading: DIY vs professional gravel driveway installation. How to choose a gravel driveway installer.

Last updated 6 November 2026