Does the stone still spread?

Not when the grid is clipped properly. The honeycomb cells lock the top layer in place and the drive stays where we lay it.

Which aggregate is best?

Angular 10-14mm stone locks together best under car use. Rounded pea-shingle looks softer but rolls more, so it's better on non-drivable paths.

You'll hear the tyres more than tarmac, which is often exactly why period homeowners choose it - a deterrent to nightly wandering.

How much re-topping does it need?

None, if the grid is used correctly. Without a grid, you'd top up every 2-3 years.

Service

Gravel Driveways

Gravel done well looks fantastic on a period frontage - and done badly, it ends up in the gutter. We always lay gravel over a plastic honeycomb grid so cars don't rut the stone or push it onto the pavement.

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Gravel Driveways project by Knightscapes

What's included

Nidagravel or Gravelfix stabilising grid
Choice of 10-20mm decorative aggregates
Steel, timber or stone edge restraints
Permeable membrane and Type 3 sub-base
Wheelchair and pushchair friendly finish
Old surface removal where required

Our process

01
Site visit
Confirm access, falls and preferred aggregate colour.
02
Fixed quote
Grid area, stone volume and edging priced up front.
03
Excavate
Dig out to a depth that suits car use and drainage.
04
Base
Membrane, compacted Type 3 sub-base and clipped grid installed.
05
Fill & dress
Aggregate laid to fill and level, dressed proud to finished height.

What to expect on a gravel driveway

Typical timeline

2-4 working days

Most domestic gravel driveways projects complete in this window.

Indicative pricing

Grid-backed gravel driveways typically run £3,000-£9,000 depending on area, aggregate and edging.

Why us

30+ years on the tools across Surrey & Hampshire. Family-run, fully insured, no subcontracted crews.

Local factors we plan around

period fronts in Farnham, Alton and rural Surrey/Hants where tarmac and block paving would look wrong on the elevation
long straight drives where a grid stops the wheel tracks from wearing a rut down the middle
plots that shed water quickly and don't want a hard non-permeable finish creating run-off
shared entrances where a defined edge restraint keeps our stone out of the neighbour's drive

Frequently asked questions

Does the stone still spread?: Not when the grid is clipped properly. The honeycomb cells lock the top layer in place and the drive stays where we lay it.
Which aggregate is best?: Angular 10-14mm stone locks together best under car use. Rounded pea-shingle looks softer but rolls more, so it's better on non-drivable paths.
Is it noisy?: You'll hear the tyres more than tarmac, which is often exactly why period homeowners choose it - a deterrent to nightly wandering.
How much re-topping does it need?: None, if the grid is used correctly. Without a grid, you'd top up every 2-3 years.