Upgrade your frontage with Gravel Driveways in Brixton that look smart and drain well. We install decorative gravel, stabilising grids and crisp edging for a clean finish that suits period homes and modern builds.
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Brixton’s busy streets and limited off-street parking make a well-built gravel driveway a practical upgrade. We design and install driveways that stay tidy, drain efficiently and complement your frontage. Whether you’re near Brixton Market or commuting via Stockwell, we’ll create a surface that’s easy to live with. Expect a neat, professional finish that improves kerb appeal without the harsh look of solid paving.
Our team works across SW2 and SW9, where Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and newer developments often have compact front gardens and narrow access. We tailor levels and edging to suit sloping plots around Brixton Hill and the mixed streets near Herne Hill. Decorative gravel can soften period brickwork while still providing a robust parking area. For modern developments, we can match contemporary palettes with clean lines and restrained aggregates.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage routes and vehicle use, then recommend the right build-up for longevity. Installation includes membrane laying, a well-compacted sub-base, and optional gravel grids to prevent rutting. We keep the site organised, protect surrounding surfaces, and leave everything swept and ready to use. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We’re used to Lambeth’s varied ground conditions, from made-up ground to heavier clay pockets, so we specify the right sub-base depth and compaction. Access can be tight on terrace streets and parking restrictions are common, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Where front gardens fall towards the pavement, we manage levels to keep gravel contained and drainage sensible. If you need a permeable solution, gravel grids and membranes help meet practical requirements.
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For gravel driveways in the Brixton area, budgets typically fall between £30–£60 per square metre depending on the build-up and finish. Many homeowners spend around £1,200–£3,000 for a standard front-garden driveway. Costs vary with excavation depth, waste removal, edging choices, and whether you add gravel grids for extra stability. We’ll assess access and levels before recommending a suitable specification.
Most installations take 1–2 days, depending on the size of the driveway and how much excavation is required. A straightforward replacement on a small frontage can often be completed in a day, while deeper dig-outs, tricky levels, or additional edging and gravel grids may push it into a second day. Weather, access for deliveries, and curing/settling time for the sub-base can also affect scheduling.
In many cases, a gravel driveway is permitted development, especially when it’s designed as a permeable surface that allows water to drain through. However, rules can differ for listed buildings, conservation considerations, or where drainage discharges onto the highway. We’ll advise on a compliant approach and can recommend permeable options such as gravel grids and suitable sub-base layers. If permissions are needed, we’ll help you understand the requirements before work starts.
Yes. Our gravel driveway installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship, including correct installation of the sub-base, membrane laying, edging installation and any gravel grid system we supply and fit. It’s designed to give you confidence that the driveway has been built properly for everyday use. Normal wear, misuse, and issues caused by third-party alterations aren’t covered, and we’ll explain care and maintenance clearly.
We offer a wide range of decorative gravel, including golden flint, Cotswold-style chippings, grey granite and angular limestone for better interlock. You can choose different stone sizes depending on foot traffic, vehicle use and the look you want. We also install gravel grids for a firmer surface, plus edging in stone, brick or metal for a sharp border. We’ll help you select colours and textures that suit your property and frontage.
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