Upgrade your frontage with Gravel Driveways in Wandsworth, installed in 1–2 days. Choose decorative gravel, stabilising grids and crisp edging for a smart, low-fuss finish.
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A well-built gravel driveway adds instant kerb appeal and practical parking without the “all concrete” look. We design and install gravel driveways across SW18, including Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield. Whether you’re near Wandsworth Common or popping to Southside Shopping Centre, we plan deliveries and access so the job runs smoothly. Expect a neat finish with clean edges and a surface that stays where it should.
Wandsworth is a popular family area with excellent schools and transport links, and many homes have tight front gardens and shared access. We regularly work on Victorian and Edwardian houses with short front paths, plus modern riverside apartments where parking bays need a tidy, durable surface. Our approach suits both compact driveways and wider forecourts. We’ll help you choose gravel grades and colours that complement brickwork, railings and period detailing.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and a clear written specification, then prepare the base correctly with membrane laying and the right sub-base depth. Where needed, we install gravel grids to reduce rutting and migration, and fit edging installation for crisp lines. We keep disruption low, protect surrounding paving and leave the site clean at the end of each day. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable scheduling, straightforward communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
In the London Borough of Wandsworth, access can be tight and parking restrictions can affect deliveries and skips. We plan around controlled parking zones, narrower streets in Southfields and busy routes near East Hill. Local ground conditions vary, so we adjust sub-base depth and drainage details to suit. The result is a driveway that looks sharp and performs well through wet winters and heavy use.
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For gravel driveways Wandsworth area homeowners typically budget £30–£60 per square metre, depending on excavation depth, sub-base build-up, and whether you add gravel grids or premium decorative stone. Many projects land around £1,200–£3,000 for an average front drive. Costs can rise if there’s old concrete to remove, poor ground to stabilise, or complex edging and steps to detail.
Most installations take 1–2 days once materials are on site. A straightforward replacement where levels already work can be completed quickly, while extra excavation, removal of existing surfacing, or adding gravel grids and extensive edging can extend the job. Weather and access also matter—restricted delivery times in SW18 or limited parking can slow logistics. We confirm a realistic schedule after the site survey.
In many cases, a gravel driveway is permitted development, especially when it’s a permeable surface that allows water to drain through. However, rules can change depending on drainage arrangements, listed buildings, conservation areas, or if you’re altering access across the pavement (a dropped kerb needs approval). We’ll advise on the likely requirements for your property and can help you check the relevant London Borough of Wandsworth guidance before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our gravel driveway installation workmanship, covering issues such as edging failure, membrane problems, and installation-related sinking where the specified build-up has been followed. Natural settlement can occur with any granular surface, so we also explain what normal bedding-in looks like and how to maintain it. If something isn’t right due to our workmanship, we’ll return to put it right promptly.
You can choose from decorative gravels such as golden flint, Cotswold chippings, grey granite, or a darker basalt look, in sizes suited to foot and vehicle traffic. We often recommend gravel grids for higher-traffic bays or sloped approaches to improve stability. Edging options include stone setts, metal edging, timber sleepers or brick-on-edge to match period homes. We’ll guide you on colour, size and drainage for a cohesive finish.
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