Shingle Driveway Installation Canterbury

This domestic groundwork project was completed for a homeowner on Cockering Road, Canterbury (CT4), to replace an overgrown and outdated frontage with a clean, practical new driveway. The works provided improved access, parking, and kerb appeal for the property.

Background

The existing area in front of the property was overgrown, uneven, and lacked suitable off-road parking. The client required a low-maintenance shingle driveway with clear boundaries, a new dropped kerb, and reinstated public footpath surfacing.

Works Included

Full clearance of vegetation and removal of soft ground, tarmac, and existing kerbs
Marking out and scanning for underground services
Installation of a new dropped kerb to council specifications
Concrete edgings installed up both sides of the drive
Sub-base installed using Type 3 hardcore compacted to 150mm on geotextile membrane
Pea shingle laid to a maximum depth of 30–40mm
Topsoil and grass seed added to both sides of the new drive
Tarmac reinstated on the public footpath surrounding the new dropped kerb area

Outcome

The completed 40sqm shingle driveway provides the client with functional off-road parking and a more attractive and accessible frontage. The dropped kerb allows smooth vehicular access, while the concrete edgings and compacted base ensure long-term stability. The added topsoil and seeding improve the finish, blending the drive naturally with the surrounding garden. All public-facing areas were professionally reinstated in line with council standards.