Templemill Farm Cottage, CrieffMon–Sun 8am–6pm info@highlandgardenservices.co.uk07475 783 877 HomeAboutAboutReviews ServicesView all servicesTree SurgeryFencingSoft LandscapingLow-Maintenance GardensHedge Trimming & RemovalLawn InstallationGravel Drives & PathwaysBark Mulch & WoodchipHardwood LogsStump GrindingGarden MaintenanceEmergency Tree WorkTree Surveys & TPO Advice Service AreasView all service areasCrieffPerthComriePitlochryAberfeldyDundeeStirlingAuchterarderCallanderBlairgowrieKillinDunkeldKinrossMethvenSconeBridge of Earn Our WorkContact07475 783 877Get Free Estimate Home/Services/Gravel Drives & PathwaysGravel Drives & Pathways # Gravel Driveways & PathwaysFull Groundwork —Not Just Stone on Top Sub-base, drainage, edging and surfacing done in the right order. A gravel drive that doesn't rut, doesn't puddle and doesn't drift into the flowerbeds. Fixed price. No deposit. Get My Free EstimateCall 07475 783 877 Fully insured · SEPA-registered waste removal · 9+ years back in the trade · Free site visits - 9+ years back in the trade (since 2017) - Fully insured — Public & Employers' Liability - SEPA-registered waste carrier - Fixed-price quotes — no deposits taken - Workmanship guaranteed on fencing, turf & plants Overview ## What gravel drives & pathways actually involves. ### What it is Full-build gravel drives and pathways: dig-out, sub-base, geotextile membrane, edging and gravel to depth. Not a truck-load of stone spread over the existing surface — the actual groundwork that makes a gravel drive last. ### Who it's for Homeowners upgrading a tired tarmac or worn-out drive, rural properties needing a working entrance and turning area, and anyone tired of dragging weeds out of a gravel drive that was never edged properly. ### When it's needed Any dry-enough window through the year. We avoid heavy waterlogging as the sub-base has to be compacted properly, but Perthshire summers and dry autumn spells are ideal. ### Why professional help matters The reason so many gravel drives fail is that they were never built as drives — someone dumped 40mm chip on the existing surface, edged nothing, and it was moving within a season. A proper drive is a layered civil job: dig out, MOT sub-base, compaction, membrane, edging, then gravel to depth. Free site visit Fixed price. No deposit. Waste taken away. Quotes usually turned around same or next day. Speak to Andrew directly. Get My Free EstimateCall 07475 783 877 Fully insured SEPA registered 4.9 · 16 reviews Mon–Sun 8am–6pm If it's left ## What happens when this gets put off. The reason people call us is almost always that the small job is now a bigger one. Here's what's usually happening under the surface. ### Ruts and pot-holing No compacted sub-base means every wheel-track becomes a rut, and rain does the rest. ### Standing water and washout No drainage strategy means puddles, ice in winter, and gravel washed into the road. ### Weed take-over No membrane means weeds through the drive within a year. ### Gravel drift No edging means the stone spreads out over lawns, beds and pavements — you lose it faster than it wears. ### Common mistakes we're called in to fix - Skipping the dig-out — gravel over old turf or old tarmac fails quickly. - Using single-grade decorative gravel as the base course — it needs a bound MOT sub-base underneath. - Laying too thin a gravel layer for vehicle use. - Skipping edging strips or timber restraint. - No consideration for water — every drive needs somewhere for the rain to go. Our process ## Step by step, so nothing surprises you. - 01 ### Site visit & levels We check falls, existing surface, boundary levels and drainage. Agreed final surface height with you. - 02 ### Fixed-price quote Includes dig-out, sub-base, membrane, edging, gravel and disposal. No deposit. - 03 ### Dig-out & disposal Existing surface removed to depth, spoil taken away under our SEPA licence. - 04 ### Sub-base & membrane MOT Type 1 laid and compacted in layers, geotextile membrane laid over. - 05 ### Edging & gravel Edging fitted (steel, timber or block), gravel laid to depth and raked level. Site cleaned and left ready to use. Why book us ## Specific outcomes — not vague promises. ### Longevity Built as a proper layered drive — years of service rather than seasons. ### Drainage Free-draining surface with proper falls — no puddles, no ice slicks. ### Kerb appeal A clean, edged gravel drive lifts the front of any property. ### Low maintenance Occasional rake and top-up rather than constant weeding or patching. ### Cost certainty Fixed price, no deposit, spoil removal included. ### Guaranteed workmanship Workmanship guaranteed on the build. In detail ## Gravel Drives & Pathways — the full picture. A gravel drive is a small piece of civil engineering. The below is what actually goes into it. ### Methods & materials Dig-outExisting surface removed to a depth that allows for sub-base and gravel without changing threshold or step heights. Sub-base — MOT Type 1Compacted crushed stone laid and rolled in layers. This is the layer that carries the vehicle load. Geotextile membraneNon-woven membrane between sub-base and gravel — stops the two layers mixing and stops weeds. EdgingSteel edging strip, treated timber or concrete kerb — the single most important detail for keeping the gravel on the drive. Gravel to depthDecorative gravel (typically 20mm) laid to proper depth over the membrane, raked out level. ### Variations we cover Full drivesTurning areas, parking bays, drop-kerb access — full-scope groundwork. Garden pathwaysSame principles at smaller scale — sub-base, membrane, edging, gravel. Resin-bound alternativeWhere a client wants a solid finish, we can advise on options — though our specialism is properly-built loose-fill gravel. Rural entrances and farm tracksHeavier-duty spec with deeper sub-base for regular vehicle use. Residential vs commercialFor homes the emphasis is on finish, edging and kerb appeal. For rural and commercial clients — farms, holiday lets, working entrances — the emphasis is on load-bearing spec and drainage that stands up to daily use. Recent work ## Real gravel drives & pathways jobs across Perthshire. A selection of photos from our own vans, crews and completed sites — no stock imagery. See more in our full gallery FAQs ## Straight answers to the questions we're asked most. Can't see yours? Give Andrew a call on 07475 783 877. ### How much does a gravel drive cost? ### How long does a gravel drive last? ### Will weeds come through? ### Do I need planning permission? ### Can you handle the drainage? ### Do you take the old surface away? ### Do you take a deposit? ### How long does the job take? ### Can you match existing landscaping? ### Where do you work? Related ## Often booked alongside gravel drives & pathways. ### Fencing Vertical close-board, ranch-style and bespoke gates. All timber pressure treated. Learn more ### Soft Landscaping Full garden transformations — planning, planting, clearance and finishing. Learn more ### Low-Maintenance Gardens Practical designs that stay tidy through the Perthshire seasons. Learn more See all nine services Ready to book? ## A fixed price for your gravel drives & pathways — usually within 24 hours. Free site visit. No deposit. Fully insured. Waste taken away under our SEPA licence. Workmanship guaranteed. Get My Free EstimateCall 07475 783 877 Mon–Sun 8am–6pm · Based at Templemill Farm Cottage, Crieff Specialist tree surgery and landscape transformation for rural and semi-rural properties across Perthshire and Tayside. Fully insured. SEPA-registered. Fixed-price quotes. 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