Upgrade your frontage with Gravel Driveways in Forest Hill that look smart and drain well. We install decorative gravel, grids, edging and membranes for a crisp, low-fuss finish.
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Forest Hill homeowners often want a driveway that suits period streets while coping with heavy rain. Our gravel installations are popular around SE23, including routes near Forest Hill station and walks up towards Blythe Hill Fields. With the right base and edging, gravel stays tidy, drives smoothly and looks intentional rather than temporary. We can also refresh tired, rutted bays with new membrane and clean decorative stone.
We’re used to working with Victorian and Edwardian houses, period conversions and tight front gardens where every centimetre matters. Many properties in Forest Hill and nearby Sydenham or Honor Oak need practical solutions for bins, bikes and daily parking without losing character. We design gravel driveways to complement brickwork, railings and traditional garden boundaries. The result is a driveway that feels in keeping, not bolted on.
Our process starts with a site visit to check levels, drainage routes and access for materials. We excavate to the correct depth, lay a stable sub-base, fit a quality membrane, then install gravel grids and edging where needed for a firm, even surface. You’ll get clear costs, tidy working, and a finish that’s easy to maintain. Local clients choose us because we build properly from the ground up and stand behind our work.
In the gravel driveways Forest Hill area, access can be tight and parking restrictions can affect deliveries, so we plan drops and waste removal carefully. We also account for typical London Borough of Lewisham ground conditions, where mixed made-ground and clay patches can need extra sub-base depth. Period front gardens often have steps, bay windows and narrow gates, so we tailor the build sequence to protect brickwork and paths. Levels are set to avoid water tracking towards the house.
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For gravel driveways in Forest Hill, budgets commonly fall between £30–£60 per square metre depending on excavation depth, sub-base requirements and edging. Many SE23 front driveways land around £1,200–£3,000 in total, but larger areas or difficult access can increase labour and waste costs. Decorative gravel, gravel grids and premium edging can also affect the final figure. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most installations take 1–2 days, assuming straightforward access and dry weather. Day one is typically excavation, sub-base installation and compaction; day two covers membrane laying, edging installation, gravel grids (if specified) and the decorative gravel finish. Timescales can extend if we need deeper dig-outs, extra drainage work, or if access near Forest Hill station-style streets limits delivery timing. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting.
Gravel driveways are often permitted development, especially when the surface is permeable or designed to drain within your property. Using free-draining gravel with a suitable sub-base and grids usually supports compliance. However, rules can vary for listed buildings, conservation areas, or where levels and drainage are altered. For gravel driveways in London Borough of Lewisham, we’ll flag any potential issues and advise what checks to make before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our gravel driveway installation workmanship, covering issues such as sub-base failure, edging movement and grid-related instability when installed as specified. It doesn’t cover damage from heavy commercial vehicles, ground movement outside the driveway footprint, or neglect such as blocked drainage routes. We’ll also explain simple maintenance steps to keep the surface even and looking fresh. Warranty details are confirmed in writing with your quote.
You can choose from decorative aggregates such as golden gravel, Cotswold-style chippings, grey granite and flint mixes, selected to suit period brickwork and paving. We can include gravel grids for a firmer drive, contrasting edging in stone or metal, and neat transitions to paths or thresholds. For a cleaner look, we’ll recommend the right stone size and depth to reduce migration. We’ll bring samples and help match colours to your frontage.
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