Gravel Driveway Company

Gravel driveways make an excellent, permeable, traditional choice for any driveway, laneway or private entrance to your home.

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Gravel Driveway Installers

Technique Driveways provide affordable and quality installations of gravel driveways across County Down and County Antrim. We source only the best quality gravel stones to give our customers the best choice in gravel stone colours.

We are experts at designing and installing gravel driveways to suit any outdoor areas, ranging from standard gravel driveways to gravel flower beds, gravel drainage areas and gravel pathways.

Other surfacing choices for your driveway includes resin driveway installations, block paving installations and more.

Gravel driveways can be installed in a short period of time, cost less than paving (huge savings on larger areas), is a permeable driveway so surface water is never a problem and provided its maintained once in a while can last for many years to come.

The most common type of gravel driveway that we lay for customers is using the 16mm to 20mm gravel from the Cotswold range (gold colour). During our FREE quote, we can discuss your options and provide you with design choices including bordering, granite edging, kerbing and more.

Call our team today on 028 9600 5712 to book your free gravel driveway estimate.

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Why choose Technique Driveways?

We work across a wide area between County Antrim and County Down with hundreds of previous projects, free estimates 7 days a week

Up to 20 year workmanship guarantee

Unbeatable design choices

Outstanding customer service

Fully insured, certified tradesmen

Highly rated by local customers

On time and on budget, agreed in writing

Our own craftsmen, never subcontractors

Clear fixed quotes with no hidden extras

FAQ

How Deep Should The Gravel On A Driveway Be?

Around 40mm to 50mm of gravel over a properly prepared base is the sweet spot. Much less and the base shows through and the coverage looks thin; much more and the surface stays loose underfoot and starts rutting under car tyres. We generally use a 20mm gravel for driveways, as smaller sizes migrate more easily and larger sizes are uncomfortable to walk on.

How Do I Stop Gravel Spreading Onto The Lawn And Pavement?

Two things do almost all the work: a proper edge restraint around the whole drive, and a stabilisation grid underneath. Without an edge, gravel finds its way onto beds, lawns and the footpath within weeks. A honeycomb grid holds the stone within its cells so it cannot rut, creep or get thrown up by turning wheels.

Do I Need A Membrane Under A Gravel Driveway?

Yes, and it matters more than most people expect. A good quality weed membrane, properly overlapped and held down at the edges, stops growth coming up from the soil beneath. Combined with a decent depth of gravel, which blocks the light, it prevents most weed problems. Anything that does appear later has seeded in windblown dirt on top and pulls out easily.

Is A Gravel Driveway Suitable For A Sloping Drive?

It can be, but a slope needs a stabilisation grid rather than loose gravel. On any noticeable gradient, loose stone works its way downhill with every car and every rainstorm and collects at the bottom. Grids lock the gravel in place and keep the surface even. On a steep drive we will tell you honestly if a bound surface would serve you better.

Where we work

Technique Driveways works across County Antrim and County Down including all nearby areas.

No project is too large or small for our team, available 7 days a week.