Gravel Patio Paving and Cost

A timeless, affordable choice for your outdoor space

Gravel is the most affordable outdoor paving material and can be installed quickly and relatively easily. Its natural and casual appearance makes it the ideal option for cottage gardens, pathways, and many other uses.

For your patio paving there are a wide range of gravel colours (from light grey to earthy red), textures (angular and rough or round and smooth), and sizes (ranging from 1/4″ to 1″) to choose from. Gravel also provides excellent drainage, allowing water to readily flow through it which is useful when a permeable surface is required due to lack of drainage systems or requirements of planning permission.

And what about its durability? Gravel paving patio will last a lifetime as you can repair and replenish it on an ongoing basis. When laid over landscaping fabric it will help block weeds too. Gravel is also less vulnerable to damage from seasonal freeze-thaw cycles.

The cost of gravel paving patio can vary from €60 to €110 per square meter. The biggest factors of the discrepancy are how far the gravel has to be carted, whether via a side entrance or through the house, and the existing ground surface.