Most drives fail on shape, not rock
Most gravel driveways do not fail because they are out of rock. They fail because they are flat or dished, so water sits in the low spots, softens the base, and digs potholes and washboard every time you drive over it. Adding a load of gravel on top of that shape just gives the water more to move around.
The fix is grading. I reshape the drive with a crown down the center so water runs off to the sides instead of pooling, cut out the ruts and washboard, fill and compact the potholes, and spread material where it actually holds. Done right, it sheds water, drives smooth, and stays that way a lot longer.
What it covers
A drive that holds up
- ✓Reshaping and crowning so the drive sheds water instead of holding it
- ✓Potholes and ruts cut out, filled, and compacted rather than just topped off
- ✓Washboarding graded smooth
- ✓Gravel spread and leveled where it holds, and I can bring in material if you need it
- ✓Low spots, soft areas, and problem drainage addressed at the same time
- ✓Culvert and approach cleanup where it is choking the flow
How it goes
Straightforward and same-day on most drives
- I take a lookI come see the drive, the low spots, and where the water is going, and quote the work.
- Reshape and crownI regrade the surface with a crown so water runs off instead of pooling.
- Fill and compactPotholes and ruts get cut out, filled, and packed so they hold.
- Spread and finishMaterial is spread and leveled where it does the most good, and we check the drainage.
What it runs
Honest pricing
A driveway is a lot cheaper to knock out while the equipment is already on your property for clearing or grading. Tell me what you need and I will get you a real number, and if you have both, we will roll it into the same visit.
Questions
Driveway work, answered
Do you supply the gravel?
I can spread and shape what you already have, or bring material in if the drive needs more. Once I look at it I will tell you straight whether it needs rock or just reshaping.
How long will the fix last?
A drive that is shaped right with a crown sheds water instead of holding it, so it lasts far longer than one that just got topped with gravel. How long depends on traffic and drainage, but shape is what buys you the time.
My drive washes out every time it rains. Can you fix that?
Usually, yes. That is a shape and drainage problem, not a gravel problem. I crown the surface, fix the low spots, and clean up the culvert or approach so the water has somewhere to go besides down your driveway.
Is it cheaper with a clearing job?
Yes. If the machine is already on your property, adding the driveway is far more affordable than a separate trip out.