Introduction

This guide is for people planning a gravel grid base or driveway who want to get it right first time.

It isn’t a step-by-step build or a set of plans. Instead, it focuses on the decisions that actually matter before you start digging, the things most guides skip, and the mistakes I only realised during my own build.

The aim is to remove the research phase and give you confidence that what you’re building will work long term.

Who this is for

DIYers planning a gravel grid driveway, base, or path
People who want to avoid overbuilding or underbuilding
Anyone unsure about ground conditions, drainage, or sub-base depth
Those building light-duty bases for sheds or garden structures
Anyone who wants confidence before buying materials

Who this is not for

Anyone looking for full construction drawings or plans
People wanting a quick cosmetic gravel cover only
Those hiring everything out and not involved in the decisions