Gravel drives in Greater Manchester
Manchester Gravel Driveways
An affordable, free-draining drive with a firm base underneath and edging that keeps the stone put.
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Local Manchester Shingle Drive Contractors
Gravel is one of the simplest ways to give a house a smart new drive. It drains freely, suits cottages and modern homes alike, and the stone can be topped up rather than replaced.
The difference between a good gravel drive and a messy one is what goes underneath. We dig out, lay a compacted sub-base and a membrane, and fix solid edging so the stone stays where it belongs.
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A drive that is practical as well as good looking
Add Security to Your Manchester Property with a Gravel Driveway
Gravel crunches underfoot and under tyres, so it is hard for anyone to come up the drive without being heard. Many homeowners like that extra bit of warning.
It is also free-draining, so rainwater soaks away through the stone instead of running off towards the house or the road.
Shingle is a Great Choice for Manchester Driveways
Prevent weed growth in your Manchester gravel driveway
We lay a permeable weed membrane over the compacted sub-base before the stone goes on. It lets water through but stops most weeds pushing up from the soil below.
For drives that take a lot of turning, plastic gravel grids can be laid under the stone to hold it in place and stop ruts forming. A light sweep and an occasional rake keep the surface even.
Choosing stone for your gravel drive
Angular chippings
Sharp-edged stone locks together better under tyres, so it moves less on a drive.
Rounded shingle
Smooth pebbles look softer but roll more, so they suit paths and borders better than busy drives.
Gravel grids
A honeycomb grid under the stone keeps it level and stops it spreading on slopes or turning areas.
Edging
Block, brick, timber or steel edging keeps the stone off lawns and pavements.
What's included
What a gravel driveway build includes
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- Excavation and spoil removal
- Compacted crushed stone sub-base
- Permeable weed membrane
- Fixed edging around the drive
- Gravel grids where needed
- Stone of your choice to an even depth
- Threshold strip at the road edge
- Site left clean and tidy
Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why Choose Us For Your New Manchester Driveway?
A gravel drive is quick to lay, but the base, membrane and edging decide whether it stays neat. We do those parts properly.
Firm sub-base
Compacted stone underneath stops the gravel sinking into soft ground.
Edging that holds
Fixed edges keep the stone off your lawn and the pavement.
Honest stone advice
We recommend stone that suits a drive, not just one that looks good in a bag.
Local family firm
Fully insured and based in Failsworth, covering Greater Manchester.
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Pricing
What affects the cost of a gravel drive
Gravel is usually one of the more affordable driveway options, but the groundwork still sets most of the price.
- Area of the drive
- Depth of dig and ground conditions
- Type of stone
- Whether gravel grids are needed
- Edging style and length
How we carry out the work
How we lay a gravel driveway
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Dig out
We remove the old surface and soil and level the ground to the right depth.
Edge and base
Edging is fixed, then crushed stone is laid and compacted to give a firm foundation.
Membrane and grids
A weed membrane goes down, with grids laid over it where the drive needs extra stability.
Spread the stone
Gravel is spread to an even depth, raked level and the site cleaned down.
About us
A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth
Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.
You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.
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No obligation
Our work
Recent work by Nice & Tidy
A few of our recent jobs across Manchester. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Areas we cover
Gravel Driveways across Greater Manchester
Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.
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Good to know
Gravel driveway questions
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Do gravel driveways need planning permission?
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Is gravel good for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
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- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester
