Gravel Driveways in Newbury
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Newbury Landscaping builds gravel driveways across Newbury and the West Berkshire villages, where gravel isn't a budget option — it's the right look. On rural plots out towards Chieveley, Kintbury and Lambourn, a Cotswold gravel drive behind an oak five-bar gate suits the setting in a way block paving never will, and it's naturally permeable, so no drainage planning headaches.
The difference between a gravel drive that stays crisp and one that ruts and scatters is everything below the stone. Ours are priced in writing after a free site visit, and built from the base up.
What goes into a drive that lasts
The base
150mm of compacted MOT Type 1 over a geotextile membrane that stops the stone sinking into the subsoil. Skip this and the drive fails in two winters.
The gravel
20mm angular Cotswold chippings that lock together underfoot, or Breedon self-binding gravel where you want a firm, buff path-like finish. Never rounded pea shingle — it rolls like ball bearings.
The edging
Timber, steel or granite sett edging holds the shape and keeps gravel off the lawn. Gravel grids under the surface stop wheel-rutting on slopes.
Gates & posts
Oak or softwood five-bar gates on seasoned posts finish a rural drive properly.
Gravel driveway prices around Newbury
| Job | Guide price (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel drive, full build-up | £55 – £90 per m² | Membrane, Type 1, edging, gravel |
| Single drive (~30m²) | £1,800 – £2,900 | Most common town job |
| Large rural drive (100m²+) | £5,500 – £10,000 | Scale brings the m² rate down |
| Oak five-bar gate, supplied & hung | £950 – £1,900 | Posts and furniture included |
| Resin-bound (for comparison) | £110 – £160 per m² | Fixed surface, higher cost |
2026 installed guide prices. Every drive gets a written fixed price after a free visit — no surprises at the end.
Gravel or resin-bound?
We get asked this weekly. Resin-bound gives a smooth, fixed surface that never scatters — good for steep drives, wheelchairs, prams and bikes — but costs roughly double and, once down, it's down. Gravel is cheaper, self-healing, permeable by nature and easy to refresh with a top-up tonne every few years; the trade-off is occasional raking and a less formal look. On period properties and village plots we'd usually argue gravel wins on character alone. On steep gradients or where you want zero upkeep, resin-bound earns its premium. We build both, so the advice is honest.
Frequently asked questions
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