Gravel Driveway Cost UK 2026

The cheapest UK driveway in 2026: gravel at £40–£70/m² installed. A typical 30 m² drive costs £1,200–£2,100. Always specify a sub-base + gravel grid to stop migration.

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Typical UK price range: £800–£4,500. Typical time: 1–2 days.

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Driveway material Block paving Tarmac Resin-bound Gravel Concrete

Driveway area (m²)

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Dropped kerb £800–£2,000 New drainage £400–£1,200 Remove old drive £400–£1,500 Driveway lighting £300–£1,200 Decorative edging £200–£800

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Key points

• £40–£70/m² installed
• 5–10 year refresh cycle
• Permeable — no planning permission
• Gravel grids prevent migration into beds

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Strip + excavate	£250	£600
Type 1 sub-base	£400	£900
Gravel grid system	£200	£700
Gravel (materials)	£200	£600
Labour	£300	£800

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£3,577
South East	£3,312
South West	£2,915
Midlands	£2,650
North England	£2,385
Scotland	£2,517
Wales	£2,385

How to save money

• Always use a gravel grid — otherwise gravel migrates into beds
• Specify angular (not rounded) gravel — locks together better
• Top up annually — £30–£60 per ton

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Do I need permission for a gravel drive?

No — gravel is permeable, so no planning permission required.

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