The Benefits of a Gravel Driveway

Parking always seems to be a problem in suburban residential areas, so more and more homeowners are looking to implement a driveway to get their vehicles off of the road.

If you’re considering this approach as well to provide your car with a safe haven and avoid disgruntled neighbours, then you may want to think about a gravel driveway. Gravel driveways are a superb answer for getting your vehicle off the busy street but is the cost going to be within your budget? Let’s have a look.

As with anything, gravel driveway costs will come down to a number of factors. First of all it’ll depend if you already have a driveway in place that you’re considering converting, or whether you’re starting from scratch. Then you’ll have to think about the type of gravel and also the size of the driveway. These will all come into play.

So what about the advantages?

  • Gravel driveways are cheaper than other alternatives and don’t require much maintenance
  • There are many styles available and you can choose between small and large stones
  • When installed, gravel driveways look neat and tidy, whilst also providing room for plants
  • They help to eliminate weeds and other vegetation
  • They’re easy to keep tidy and you’ll only need a broom to sweep stones back into place.

Make sure you correctly measure the driveway you need though and this includes the length, depth and width. If there are too many stones then your vehicle could sink, whilst too few would expose the sub-layer. Make sure you don’t spend too much and always have a budget in place.

How much does a gravel driveway cost?

To give you a rough idea how much a gravel driveway will set you back, here are two prices listed from price advising websites:

  • pavingexpert – £1,383.00
  • fixr – £1,410.00
  • Remember though that these are just estimates and to get your own price it’s important to speak with professional specialists and compare quotes across the board. We would always recommend speaking with up to four companies so you can get a good reflection of the price.

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