Shingle & Pea Gravel Driveways
Rounded 10 to 20 mm gravel in natural colours. Classic crunch, good security and naturally free-draining.
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Gravel Driveways Teddington
Gravel and shingle driveways built on a proper sub-base, with edging and grids that keep stones where they belong. Free survey, fixed written quote.
- Full Public Liability Insurance
- All Work Guaranteed
- Experienced & Qualified Workforce
- Permeable, SuDS-Friendly Driveways
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Gravelled Surfacing Contractors Teddington TW11
Our gravel driveways in Teddington are built to stay put: dug out, laid on a compacted sub-base, edged properly and finished with the gravel that suits your house and how you use the drive.
Quality Gravel Driveway Installers Teddington
Teddington's Victorian villas and Edwardian semis, set between Bushy Park and the Thames at Teddington Lock, have front gardens that suit a gravel drive beautifully. We lay gravel driveways in Teddington that keep the period character of these streets while giving you somewhere to park. A Teddington gravel driveway drains freely on the local Thames gravels and avoids the hard look of tarmac. Our team covers the High Street, Broad Street, Hampton Wick and the roads near Strawberry Hill, handling every stage.
Teddington Gravel Driveway Contractors
We lift old paths or tiles, lay a compacted permeable sub-base and membrane, and fill gravel grids so cars do not rut the stone. Reclaimed brick or black and white tile borders echo the Victorian houses. Our team is fully insured, every job is guaranteed, and we are members of the FMB, TrustMark and the Guild of Master Craftsmen for added assurance.
Gravel driveways across Teddington TW11
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Gravel Driveway & Paving Experts in Teddington
Most of our driveway work comes from recommendations. Here is what customers say about us.
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Ideas and options
Gravel Driveway Ideas in Teddington
Gravel is the most flexible driveway surface there is. These are the options we build most often.
Gravel Grid Driveways
Honeycomb grids under the stones stop rutting and migration, so the surface stays level even on slopes.
Self-Binding Gravel
A compacting gravel that locks into a firm, walkable surface. Ideal for paths and lighter-use drives.
Block-Paved Edging & Aprons
Kerbs, block borders and a paved apron at the road keep gravel off the pavement and give a crisp finish.
Decorative Chippings
Cotswold buff, golden flint, slate and granite chippings to match brick, render or stone frontages.
Drainage & Permeable Sub-Bases
Type 3 sub-base and membranes let water soak away, keeping you within the permeable front garden rules.
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Why it pays to use a specialist
Benefits Of Our Gravel Driveway Service in Teddington
Gravel looks simple, but a drive that stays level and weed-free comes down to preparation. This is what our team brings.
Precision Planning & Execution
Levels, falls and edging are planned before we dig, so water runs away and the gravel stays even.
Expert Material Selection
The right stone size and shape for parking, the right sub-base for your soil, and a quality membrane.
Professional Equipment & Tools
Excavators, plate compactors and rollers for a properly consolidated base that does not sink or rut.
Attention to Detail
Neat edges, tidy thresholds at doors and garages, and gravel depth kept consistent across the drive.
Enhanced Longevity & Durability
A deep, compacted base and grid systems where needed mean your drive lasts for many years.
Cost-Effectiveness & Value
Gravel is one of the most affordable driveway surfaces, and our fixed quotes mean no surprise costs.
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Prices
How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost in Teddington TW11?
Gravel driveway prices in Teddington depend on the frontage size, whether old tiles, paving or a front wall need removing, and any conservation area requirements such as reclaimed brick edging. Tight parking near the High Street can affect skip permits and access. Every quote is fixed and written after a free survey, so there are no surprises. Call us on 020 8226 5062 to book your survey.
Affordable Gravel Driveways Teddington TW11
Every quote is fixed and written after a free survey, so the price you agree is the price you pay.
- Excavation and removal of the old surface
- Sub-base, membrane, edging and gravel
- Optional grids, aprons and drainage
Free survey · Fixed written quote · No obligation
Keep it looking new
Maintaining Your Teddington Gravel Driveway
Gravel is low maintenance, not no maintenance. A few minutes every season keeps your drive looking freshly laid.
Rake it level
Rake out tyre tracks and hollows every few weeks so the stones stay evenly spread.
Stop weeds early
Pull seedlings while small. Our membrane stops weeds from below, so most growth is from windblown seed.
Clear leaves
Blow or rake off leaves in autumn before they rot down into soil that weeds can root in.
Top up when thin
Add a little matching gravel every few years where the depth has worn thin.
Check the edging
Keep kerbs and borders secure so stones cannot spill onto lawns, beds or the pavement.
Watch for puddles
Standing water means a low spot or blocked drainage. Tell us early and we can correct it.
TeddingtonGravel drive sinking or spreading?
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Local knowledge
Local Ground and Planning for Gravel Driveways in Teddington
Victorian Villas Between Bushy Park and the Thames
Teddington has several conservation areas, including the High Street and Teddington Lock area, and Richmond upon Thames Council pays close attention to front garden changes, boundary walls and hedges. Removing a front wall to create parking can be controversial, so we design layouts that keep as much of the boundary and planting as possible. The ground is Thames gravel, which drains well, but streets near the river sit in or close to flood zones. Parking is tight near the High Street and station, with controlled parking zones affecting vans and skips. Richmond Council approves dropped kerbs and checks front garden depth, trees and parking bays carefully.
Areas near Teddington
Gravel Driveways Near Teddington
We also cover these nearby areas with the same team and the same guarantees.
How it works
How to Lay a Gravel Driveway in Teddington
This is how our team builds a gravel driveway that stays level, drains well and keeps its stones.
Clearing & Grading
We remove the old surface and soil, then grade the ground to the levels and falls agreed at survey.
Edging Installation
Kerbs, block edging or timber edging go in first to hold the gravel and define the shape.
Base Layer Preparation
A geotextile membrane and a deep layer of crushed sub-base are laid and compacted in stages.
Applying Gravel
Your chosen gravel goes down at the right depth, over grids where the drive needs extra stability.
Compaction
The surface is rolled and settled so it is firm underfoot and under tyres from day one.
Finishing Touches
We tidy edges, thresholds and the road apron, clear the site and walk the drive with you.
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Why choose us
Why choose Everest Drives & Patios Ltd for your gravel driveways in Teddington?
We build driveways every week across west London and the Thames Valley, in gravel, resin, tarmac and block paving. That means honest advice on which surface suits your home.
Qualified, experienced workforce
The same trained crew plans, prepares and finishes your job. No day-rate strangers learning on your property.
All work guaranteed
Every installation is guaranteed in writing, so if something we built is not right, we come back and put it right.
Free survey, fixed quote
We measure on site, check access and ground, then give you a written, itemised quote with no hidden extras.
Full public liability insurance
You are covered from the first day on site to the final clean-up, for your property and your neighbours'.
Accredited and vetted
We are members of the FMB and the Guild of Master Craftsmen, and listed with TrustMark and VUBA.
One point of contact
You deal with one person from quote to completion, with clear start dates and updates as the work progresses.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Gravel Driveways & Surfacing Questions
Straight answers to the questions Teddington customers ask us most. If yours is not here, call us.
Do gravel driveways need planning permission?
Usually not. Gravel on a permeable sub-base lets rainwater soak away, so it normally meets the permeable front garden rules. A new or widened dropped kerb always needs council approval, and we can advise on that.
Can I remove my front wall for a gravel driveway in Teddington?
It depends on where you live. In a Teddington conservation area, demolishing a front wall may need planning permission, and Richmond upon Thames Council generally prefers boundaries to be kept. A new dropped kerb also needs council approval. We can design a layout that keeps part of the wall and planting while still creating parking, and advise on what to check at the survey.
Will weeds grow through a gravel driveway?
A quality geotextile membrane under the sub-base stops weeds growing up from the soil. Occasional seedlings can root in debris on top, and these pull out easily.
How long does a gravel driveway take to install?
Most domestic gravel drives take two to four days, depending on size, access and how much excavation is needed. We confirm the timescale in your written quote.
What is the best gravel for a driveway?
Angular stones of 14 to 20 mm lock together better than small round pebbles and are easier to drive on. We bring samples so you can see colours against your brickwork.
Will gravel spread onto the pavement or into my house?
Not if the drive is built properly. Firm edging, a block-paved apron at the road and a paved strip at the front door keep stones where they belong, and grids stop them migrating under tyres.
Can you add gravel grids to an existing drive?
Yes. We lift the existing gravel, lay grids on a corrected base and refill them, which stops ruts and stone migration on slopes and turning areas.
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