Upgrade kerb appeal with Gravel Driveways in Earlsfield built for everyday parking. Fine Landscaping installs decorative gravel, stabilising grids and crisp edging for a clean finish that lasts.
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Earlsfield homeowners want driveways that look sharp, drain well and cope with busy routines. Our gravel driveway installations across SW18 are designed to reduce puddling and keep stones where they belong. Whether you’re near Earlsfield station or along Garratt Lane, we’ll create a neat entrance that complements your frontage. Expect a practical surface with a premium, considered finish.
The Earlsfield property mix—Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and conversions—often comes with narrow access, small front gardens and level changes. We regularly build gravel driveways Earlsfield area clients choose when they need parking without the heavy look of block paving. We match gravel colour and edging style to brickwork, railings and boundary walls. The result feels appropriate to the street rather than “dropped in”.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and clear recommendations on build-up depth, edging and drainage. Our team installs membrane laying, gravel grids where needed, and a tidy decorative top layer, then compacts and levels for stability. You’ll get clear aftercare guidance and a workmanship-backed 10-year warranty. Local homeowners trust us because we turn up on time, keep the site clean, and finish to specification.
Working around SW18, we plan installs with local access and parking restrictions in mind, especially near Garratt Lane and busier side roads. Ground conditions can vary close to the River Wandle, so we specify the right sub-base depth and separation membrane to prevent sinking. We also design for typical terrace frontages, where turning space is tight and edges must be precise. If required, we can incorporate gravel grids to keep the surface firm under frequent use.
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For gravel driveways in Earlsfield, most homeowners budget £30–£60 per square metre depending on excavation depth, sub-base requirements, edging type and whether gravel grids are included. Typical projects often fall around £1,200–£3,000 for a standard SW18 frontage. Larger areas, poor ground, or added drainage details can increase costs, while simple refreshes may come in lower.
Most installations take 1–2 days, assuming straightforward access and no major ground issues. Day one is usually excavation, sub-base installation and compaction, plus membrane laying and edging installation. Day two is typically gravel grids (if specified), decorative gravel placement and final levelling. Timescales can extend if spoil removal is restricted, levels need correcting, or heavy rain delays compaction.
In many cases, a gravel driveway is permitted development because it’s a permeable surface that allows water to drain through. However, rules can vary depending on drainage arrangements, changes to access or dropped kerbs, and any special designations affecting your street. We’ll advise on best practice for permeability and check if any permissions or council requirements apply before work starts, so you avoid surprises.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our gravel driveway installations. This covers issues arising from installation faults such as failing edges, incorrect build-up, or problems caused by poor compaction and preparation. It doesn’t cover damage from misuse, heavy vehicles beyond what was specified, or lack of routine maintenance. We’ll explain what’s included and how to keep your driveway performing well.
We can supply and install a range of decorative gravel options including golden flint, Cotswold chippings, grey granite and mixed shingle, chosen to suit your brickwork and boundary details. Design choices include gravel grids for stability, contrasting edging (stone, brick or metal), and defined paths or parking bays. We’ll bring samples, discuss practical needs like tyre turning, and recommend the right size and colour for a tidy finish.
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