Safety first!
Before starting work on your gravel driveway, make sure you are wearing appropriate safety protection throughout the entire process.
STEP 1: Excavation
Excavate to a depth of 150mm below the finished level for normal driveways and 180mm for driveways which will take heavy vehicles. Excavate any soft areas of sub-grade and fill these areas with compacted sub-base material. Treat the sub-grade with weed killer if needed.
A geo-membrane can be laid on top of the sub-grade to prevent the sub-base sinking into the sub-grade.
Build any edgings before the sub-base is laid to help stop the spread of sub-base and gravel.
STEP 2: Sub-Base
Lay and compress the sub-base with a roller or wacker plate to measure 100mm. For areas that will bear heavy vehicles, lay and compact the sub-base to measure 150mm.
For domestic drives the sub base should be granular sub-base material.
For commercial areas the sub base should be hardcore.
Cross section of a gravel driveway
STEP 3: Gravel
Lay and compact top layer of gravel to a depth of 40mm. A variety of sizes and types of gravel can be used, depending on customer preference. Compact the gravel to help it settle.
STEP 4: Maintenance
Gravel can be topped up from time to time and treated with weed killer.
GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS AND DELIGHTED CLIENTS
Resin Bound Driveway and Sandstone Paving, Ambrosden, Bicester
“The New Driveway Company undertook the project professionally and competently. There were no real issues to overcome and the site was left clean and tidy with all the debris removed on completion.”
Gravel Driveway and Landscaping, Chalfont St Giles
“We love it! We have a nice feeling coming into the driveway now… people always comment on it, how transformative its been and how much nicer an entrance into the house it is.”
Gravel Driveway Abingdon
“Their commitment and expertise ensured that our driveway exceeded our expectations and importantly, fitted perfectly with the aesthetics of our home. Thank you for such a positive experience.”
Gravel Driveway Chalgrove
Mr Shortman’s new GravelGrip drive features plastic frames between the hardcore base and the top layer of gravel to keep the gravel in place, prevent depressions forming, and protect the weed-proof membrane.
New Gravel Driveway, Shiplake, Henley-On-Thames
“Very good quality finish and design ideas.”
Contemporary Patio, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
The brief was to design and build a patio that came seamlessly from the lifestyle room at the rear of the property.
Non-slip Gravel Driveway & Paths, Wallingford
This elegant, classic period home was worthy of an impressive driveway that would enhance its historical roots.
Garden Landscaping Wantage, Oxfordshire
New block paving driveway, gravel car park, Indian Sandstone patio for Ella and Sam in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
New GravelGrip Driveway & Block Paving, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Will wanted to revamp the outside area in front of his stunning house, situated in an ‘Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty’ in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
New Block Driveway and Gravel Parking Area, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Little Gables B&B, Crowmarsh Hill, Wallingford, came to us looking for a new block driveway and improvements to the customer car park.
New GravelGrip Driveway, Pishill, Henley, Oxfordshire
Bill came to us and asked us to re create his existing gravel driveway as it was tired and most of the gravel had worn down into dust. Take a look at what we did!
Gravel driveway with new wall in Surbiton
This Surbiton home was given a fresh contemporary gravel driveway, complete with wooden wall and rustic block paved border.
New Golden Gravel Driveway in Guildford, Surrey
Stunning new golden gravel driveway and landscaping to replace worn concrete.
Contemporary Garden Landscaping, Warborough, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
“This is a company which has many years of experience and takes great pride in ensuring that it continually provides exceptionally high customer satisfaction.”
– Mr and Mrs S
New Cotswold Gravel Driveway, Hampnett, Northleach, Cheltenham
This beautiful house and needed a classic Cotswolds driveway with a very ‘in keeping’ finish. Now it has a classical Cotswold gravel drive and entrance that befits its standing.
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"The service from beginning to end was faultless. The expertly drawn-up plans fulfilled the brief and the end result was exactly as we expected. I wholeheartedly recommend the New Driveway Company."
Tony C - March 2023
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