Upgrade your frontage with Gravel Driveways in Sydenham that look smart and drain well. Fine Landscaping installs decorative gravel, grids and crisp edging for a clean, durable finish.
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A well-built gravel driveway suits Sydenham’s leafy streets and period homes, giving you a neat entrance without the harsh look of solid paving. We install decorative gravel driveways with proper foundations, membranes and edging so the surface stays even and weed-resistant. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or heading towards Forest Hill, we tailor the build to your frontage and access. We also fit gravel grids for stable parking and easier walking.
Many properties across SE26 are Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with narrow side access and sloping front gardens. We design gravel driveways to complement brickwork, bay windows and traditional boundary walls, while keeping turning space practical. In the gravel driveways Sydenham area, we often improve tired concrete or patchy hardstanding with a cleaner, more cohesive finish. The result is a driveway that looks right for the street and works day-to-day.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels check and a clear specification for excavation depth, sub-base and drainage. We lay a robust membrane, install edging, add compacted layers and finish with the right grade of gravel for your use. You’ll get tidy workmanship, clear communication and a driveway built to last, backed by our 10-year warranty. Being around 20 minutes away means we can schedule efficiently and respond quickly if you need aftercare or maintenance.
Sydenham front gardens can be sloped, with mixed ground and mature tree roots, especially near Dulwich Wood and Sydenham Hill Wood. We adjust excavation depths and sub-base build-ups to suit, and we choose gravel sizes that stay stable on gradients. Parking and access can be tight on residential roads, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to keep disruption down. We also work with requirements relevant to gravel driveways in London Borough of Lewisham, including drainage-friendly finishes.
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In Sydenham, gravel driveway installation typically falls between £30–£60 per square metre, depending on excavation depth, sub-base build-up, edging type and whether you add gravel grids. For many SE26 frontages, a typical overall budget is around £1,200–£3,000. Larger driveways, poor ground, significant level changes or premium decorative gravel can move costs towards the upper end.
Most gravel driveways are completed in 1–2 days, assuming straightforward access and no major ground issues. Day one usually covers excavation, membrane laying, sub-base installation and compaction; day two is for edging, grids (if required) and the decorative gravel finish. Timescales can extend if there are steep levels, restricted delivery access, or if extra drainage measures are needed.
Many driveway upgrades are permitted development, particularly when the surface is permeable or drains to a suitable permeable area within your property. Gravel is often a good option because it’s naturally free-draining when built correctly. However, rules can vary for listed buildings, conservation areas, dropped kerbs and changes to access. We’ll flag likely requirements and help you check Lewisham guidance before work starts.
Yes. Our gravel driveway installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the integrity of the installed layers (such as membrane placement, edging installation and sub-base construction) when used as intended. It doesn’t cover damage from heavy commercial vehicles, third-party alterations, or issues caused by blocked drainage outside the driveway area. We’ll also advise on simple maintenance to keep it looking its best.
We can supply a range of decorative gravels, from warm golden tones to grey and charcoal blends, chosen for stability and kerb appeal. Popular options include angular 10–20mm gravel for better interlock, gravel grids for high-use parking bays, and contrasting edging in stone or kerb units. We’ll recommend colours and textures that suit Sydenham’s period façades and help you balance appearance, comfort underfoot and maintenance.
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