Cost guide
How much does a driveway cost?
Priced on the surface and, above all, the base, after seeing the ground. Here is what shapes it.
In short
Driveway cost depends most on the surface and the state of the existing base. Resin-bound, block paving, gravel and the rest sit at different points, and the biggest variable is what is underneath: a sound base can often be built on, while a failed one has to be dug out and rebuilt. We price each driveway after seeing the ground, not from a rate.
Indicative ranges
What you can expect to pay
Figures are relative, not quotations. Each scheme is priced after a survey.
| Why | What shapes the cost |
|---|---|
| Resin-bound, block paving, gravel | Surface |
| Build on it, or dig out and rebuild | The existing base |
| Depth for the ground and the load | Excavation and sub-base |
| Permeable build-up or a soakaway | Drainage |
| Area, falls and restraints | Size and edgings |
Source: Gardenscape. Figures as of 2026-06-01.
What changes the price
The factors that move the figure
A driveway is priced on the surface and, more than anything, on what is underneath it. The surface you choose, resin-bound, block paving, gravel, sets one part of the cost; the excavation, sub-base and drainage set the rest, and they determine whether the driveway lasts, especially on clay where a poor base sinks and ruts within a few winters. The single biggest variable is the existing base. A sound one can often be built on, while a failed one has to be dug out and rebuilt, which changes the job considerably. A new vehicle crossover, if you need one, is a separate Wiltshire Council highway
Common questions
Common questions
Because a driveway is only as good as what is under it. On clay especially, a poor or shallow base sinks and ruts within a few winters whatever the surface, so the build-up below is where the cost and the longevity sit.
No. A new vehicle crossover is a separate Wiltshire Council highways matter, arranged through a council-approved contractor, not part of the driveway.
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