What kind of maintenance does a gravel driveway require?

<div><p>Because gravel moves, it requires different maintenance than asphalt or concrete. Here are a few maintenance tips for your gravel driveway. Every few years (or as often as needed):</p><ul><li><p>Grade and level your driveway</p></li><li><p>Rake to fill holes and ruts</p></li><li><p>Compact any refilled potholes</p></li><li><p>Remove weeds with herbicide or by hand</p></li><li><p>Spray it with water to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-reduce-dust-your-new-gravel-driveway.htm">reduce the amount of dust</a> kicked up</p></li><li><p>Avoid using a snowplow during winter months</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much does a gravel driveway cost?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-gravel-driveway-cost.htm">cost of a gravel driveway</a> is about <b>$1.25 to $2 per square foot</b>, including the cost of materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 16-by-30-foot driveway costs about $1,500. Cost factors include the type of gravel, how thick the gravel is installed, the condition of the landscape, and labor costs. Overall costs will vary depending on where you live and how accessible the job site is.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a gravel driveway be?

<div><p>A gravel driveway should be <b>at least 4 to 6 inches deep</b>, depending on the soil it&rsquo;s installed on. Softer soil that doesn&rsquo;t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you&rsquo;ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.</p></div>

Q: How long should a gravel driveway last?

<div><p>A gravel driveway should last for <b>up to 100 years</b> with proper upkeep, which is minimal. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-make-your-gravel-driveway-look-rock-star.htm">Maintaining a gravel driveway</a> includes grading and adding fresh gravel to fill in potholes. Otherwise, a gravel driveway holds up well to all kinds of weather. Plowing in the winter can be challenging and the gravel can develop ruts or potholes that need to be repaired, but the cost and longevity of gravel compared to concrete, asphalt, and pavers makes gravel an economical option, especially for long and/or wide driveways.</p></div>

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I asked Matt to convert a 14 by 14 chain-link enclosed dog run into a covered tri-plex bird rehab facility. Simple in concept, VERY complicated in execution. Matt was wonderful in understanding what I wanted, figured out - in advance - all the details, and pulled it off! This was all last...
Matthew G Hunter
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Reviewed in November 2014
Met with contractor to discuss job - was easy to schedule with him and he was on time. Steve was very direct and easy to deal with - did not try to "up-sell" job. Had practical suggestions. He gave me a realistic schedule and completed the job as contracted. As I don't live full time at the...
COASTAL LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Kat and her husband work as an effective team and they go far beyond most contractors to get the product exactly where you want it, including difficult locations. I called them twice on very short notice (less than half a day), and they showed up on time and in good humor. Their truck is...
Kephart Innovations LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
It went totally smoothly. We called in our request late the afternoon before for a single full load (12 cubic yards spread), offering that there was "no hurry" and "whatever meshed with their schedule". They said they'd be out first thing in the morning. By about 8:00am they'd already arrived...
Teevin & Fischer Quarry
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Reviewed in December 2011
Tim is a great guy. Very honest and professional. My first encounter with Tim was when he came out to talk about some work around the yard. Who knew he would spend over an hour, of his personal time, at my house helping me to try and find a shut off valve. Prior to Tim submitting a bid, he...
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Reviewed in November 2017
I can't say enough great things about this team. They were professional, hard-working and completed the project in a timely manner. When they came onto the project it was 50% completed by a previous company that was ultimately fired. They had to fix many problems and work with what had already...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Excellent! Dave was very careful to preserve native plants and mosses down the middle of the drive by covering them with plastic while spreading material with mini track-hoe. Finished job looks great, was done promptly.
Dave Stafford Excavation
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Reviewed in July 2009
My project of upgrading my daughter's gravel driveway, without her knowledge, went superbly. There were parts of the driveway, especially near the road, where there was a depression where water would stand after a heavy rain, or become slushy or frozen in the winter. There was also a...
McConnell Sand & Stone
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Reviewed in April 2011
Poorly! He underbid the job to get the bid and then changed the itemization of the bid. He did NOT communicate, return my phone calls, or even complete the job as planned in a timely manner. It took almost eight months to complete the job and I had to pay extra to get the fence installed. Then,...
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The average cost of a gravel driveway is about $1.25 to $2 per square foot, including the cost of materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 16-by-30-foot driveway costs about $1,500. Cost factors include the type of gravel, how thick the gravel is installed, the condition of the landscape, and labor costs. Overall costs will vary depending on where you live and how accessible the job site is.

A gravel driveway should be at least 4 to 6 inches deep, depending on the soil it’s installed on. Softer soil that doesn’t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you’ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.

Because gravel moves, it requires different maintenance than asphalt or concrete. Here are a few maintenance tips for your gravel driveway. Every few years (or as often as needed):

Grade and level your driveway
Rake to fill holes and ruts
Compact any refilled potholes
Remove weeds with herbicide or by hand
Spray it with water to reduce the amount of dust kicked up
Avoid using a snowplow during winter months

A gravel driveway should last for up to 100 years with proper upkeep, which is minimal. Maintaining a gravel driveway includes grading and adding fresh gravel to fill in potholes. Otherwise, a gravel driveway holds up well to all kinds of weather. Plowing in the winter can be challenging and the gravel can develop ruts or potholes that need to be repaired, but the cost and longevity of gravel compared to concrete, asphalt, and pavers makes gravel an economical option, especially for long and/or wide driveways.

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