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  • AS Group Logo

    AS Group

    10.00

    (25 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
    Gritting
    Resin Bound Surfacing
    Call
  • Solid Stone Paving Ltd Logo

    Solid Stone Paving Ltd

    9.44

    (88 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Gritting
    Road Markings
    Patios / Paving
    Call
  • Digger Boys Landscaping and Groundworks Logo

    Digger Boys Landscaping and Groundworks

    9.78

    (54 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Driveway / Patio Design
    Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
    Liquid Waterproof System
    Call
  • W V Landscapes Logo

    W V Landscapes

    9.89

    (152 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Driveway Repair
    Driveway / Patio Design
    Polished Concrete
    Call
  • Counties Landscaping Logo

    Counties Landscaping

    9.96

    (50 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Block Paving
    Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
    Driveway / Patio Design
    Call
  • Hertfordshire Landscapes Logo

    Hertfordshire Landscapes

    10.00

    (58 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Permeable Paving
    Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
    Block Paving
    Call
  • Suri Driveways Logo

    Suri Driveways

    10.00

    (91 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Block Paving
    Patios / Paving
    Emergency Driveways / Patios / Paths Service
    Call
  • J Delaney Paving Logo

    J Delaney Paving

    9.44

    (94 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Driveway / Patio Design
    Permeable Paving
    Block Paving
    Call
  • Street & Son Landscaping Logo

    Street & Son Landscaping

    9.93

    (106 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Block Paving
    Concrete Driveways
    Driveway / Patio Design
    Call
  • W and H Drive and Design Logo

    W and H Drive and Design

    9.60

    (43 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Block Paving
    Patios / Paving
    Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
    Call
  • TMC Contractors Logo

    TMC Contractors

    9.93

    (163 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
    Gritting
    Tarmac Driveways
    Call
  • Harvard Drives & Patios Logo

    Harvard Drives & Patios

    7.87

    (51 reviews)

    Operates in Houghton Regis

    Services & skills
    Driveways / Patios / Paths
    Gravel / Shingle Driveways
    Tarmac Driveways
    Concrete Driveways
    Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
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Find Contractors for Gravel & Shingle Driveways in Houghton Regis

Thinking about resurfacing your driveway with gravel or shingle? With the right preparation and materials, gravel driveways offer:

  • Affordability
  • Practicality
  • Good drainage
  • Flexibility in design
  • Good security (you can hear people and cars approaching)

Read on to find out whether a gravel driveway is right for your home — and how to find driveway installers covering your local area.

Rather we do the searching for you? Try our quick request a quote feature, and we’ll put you in touch with experienced driveway contractors covering your local area.

How much does a gravel or shingle driveway cost in Houghton Regis?

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That said, exactly how much you pay depends on the:

  • Type of gravel
  • Groundwork preparation or edging needed
  • Driveway size and access

Tip: Our driveway resurfacing cost guide goes into more detail about the price involved.

Is a gravel driveway a good idea?

Yes, gravel and shingle driveways are a good option. Here's why:

  • Cost-effective
  • No additional drainage needed
  • Quick installation (compared to other alternatives, like block paving)

That said, just like other driveway materials, they do need occasional maintenance.

Tip: Check out our expert advice guide for the pros and cons of a gravel driveway

How much gravel do I need for a driveway?

As a general guide, one tonne of gravel covers around 10–14 m² at a depth of 50mm.

That said, the exact amount needed depends on driveway size and the depth of gravel used.

The beauty of hiring an experienced gravel driveway installer is they’ll do all the working outs for you.

How deep should gravel be for a driveway?

As a general guide, gravel driveway usually needs at least 50mm of gravel on top of a solid sub-base. The sub-base itself is typically much deeper to provide stability and prevent sinking.

A gravel driveway installer will advise the exact depth based on the size of driveway and frequency of use.

Do I need a sub-base for a gravel driveway?

Yes. A proper sub-base is a must to prevent:

  • Potholes
  • Sinking
  • Weed growth

Your contractor will usually install a compacted sub-base before laying the gravel.

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