Gravel & Shingle Driveways in Essex

Local Gravel & Shingle Driveway Specialists

For a quick result, a gravel/shingle driveway area can offer a great looking and low maintenance driveway option. We use some of finest gravel and shingle stones from local quarries to make sure you are given a wide range of choices when it comes to picking the size and colour of your new gravel/shingle driveway.

In planning for a gravel/shingle driveway, each area will need to be prepared beforehand to account for drainage, weeds, levelling and edging to lock the gravel better into the area. Talk to our friendly team about the best approach and style of driveway for you.

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Affordable & Reliable Gravel Driveway Services

Gravel will enhance the look of any house when it is laid skilfully. You can combine it with block paving or use a paved border as a restraint to give it extra styling. Some of our clients preferred a smooth surface as an entrance to the house, so we can also provide an option where we can gravel the driveway but then add a solid surface directly in front of the house. This is typically an additional block paved area to split the gravel and allow a flat and smooth entrance to the home.

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Here at First 4 Driveways, if you are looking for a low cost alternative for your driveway area, we highly recommend using shingle or gravel. The installation of gravel including the material cost is significantly cheaper, especially on a larger area. The gravel itself can vary largely in size and colour - we can help you decide what blend and style would suit your premises.

Why First 4 Driveways are the Number 1 Choice for
Driveways & Patios in Essex

All our work is carried out by a dedicated team of specialists who have years of experience in block paving for driveways, paths, patios, and other paving projects. Our team ensures every project is delivered on time and within budget and with minimum disruption to the public, your business or home. We focus on health and safety, strong work ethics and great relationships with our clients.

Our clients benefit from a skilled workforce with a track record of integrity and professionalism and all our gravel and shingle driveway installation services are of high quality and cost effective.

You can rely on our expertise and professionalism when it comes to quality gravel & shingle paving driveway solutions.

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  • Installation, maintenance, and repairs

Call to discuss your gravel & shingle driveway requirements today on 07427 694 766

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Based on 20 reviews
Roton Shil
Roton Shil
28 November 2022
First 4 Driveways worked on our house and did an absolutely amazing job. It has made such a big difference to the appearance of the house. All work was completed to a high standard and I was updated throughout the process. First 4 Driveways team have a lot of experience and knowledge which they apply to the work they do. I would recommend First 4 Driveways team....
Andy Clifton
Andy Clifton
28 November 2022
We were fortunate to choose First 4 Driveways to replace 2 old patio areas and build a narrow block paving path for us. ...First 4 Driveways team was very well manned, skilful and worked tirelessly. ..First 4 Driveways team had all of the mechanical equipment they needed on hand with materials delivered in good time. . Slabs and blocks were laid with care and skill..... The project was completed in 5 days and the site left in a very tidy state so we experienced little disruption and were left with a satisfying professional job.Thanks First 4 Driveways....
Harold Miller
Harold Miller
28 November 2022
We used First 4 Driveways teams services 5 weeks back for retiling our roof, as well as other repairs on the front of the house. First 4 Driveways team were very efficient and completed the work as expected within two days.Thanks-First 4 Driveways.
CHARLIE BENJAMIN
CHARLIE BENJAMIN
28 November 2022
Great service from the First 4 Driveways. Very responsive to emails and queries. Great service all round, would highly recommend First 4 Driveways above others that don’t respond.Thanks to First 4 Driveways team.....
Aaron Williams
Aaron Williams
28 November 2022
First 4 Driveways team were brilliant from start to finish we had agreed everything and there performed all services as per schedule and quality of work was excellent. The communication was also brilliant and they gave really good advise regarding stencil and imprinted concrete. Would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Jeffrey Amerson
Jeffrey Amerson
28 November 2022
What a great job by First 4 Driveways team. They did our driveway and totally transformed the look of our house. The driveway looks so perfect, it's almost too good to use. My other half is a total perfectionist and couldn't fault the drive either. You have two very happy and satisfied customers. We would not hesitate to recommend First 4 Driveways.
Javier Barajas
Javier Barajas
27 November 2022
New driveway looks beautiful, very pleased with the result. F.irst 4 Driveways team were professional, polite and liaised with us throughout the project to ensure we were happy with the outcome. ..Would highly recommend their services....
Robert Rubio
Robert Rubio
27 November 2022
First 4 Driveways team finished resealing our driveway yesterday. It was in a sorry state but now looks fantastic. They worked very hard to repair, recolour and reseal the drive and it looks great. They were very careful about that no materials found their way onto our neighbour's drive. Thank you for that. We are very impressed with their professionalism and communication. Once again thank you so much. This is one company we feel confident about recommending.
Chekhon Lombkar
Chekhon Lombkar
27 November 2022
Everything to do with First 4 Driveways is the "Best You Can Get", from start to finish the work was completed to a very high standard. Everyone who came on site to work was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble.Even now when I am working at the front of our house I am frequently complemented on how nice our drive way looks and asked to provide the details of who did the work.
Ekhombk Dhekhob
Ekhombk Dhekhob
27 November 2022
Would thoroughly recommend First 4 Driveways, really good quality work, and responsive to whatever your needs, happy to work around your own commitments..lots of case studies to share and advise .. we had over 200 square metres of drive and patio done and varying styles… looks great very impressed with the finished look.. 👍🏻👍🏻

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