Gravel surfaces offer a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and easily maintainable option for your driveway or parking lot. With the right base and construction steps, gravel is an excellent alternative to hard surfaces such as asphalt or concrete driveways. Permeable gravel driveways allow site water to flow more organically, reducing erosion on your property.
As a comprehensive driveway contractor, we offer the full cycle of solutions, including initial gravel driveway construction, topdressing, and repair. Reiss Earthworks uses equipment such as dozers, track loaders, excavators, rollers, blades, and compactors to ensure that your aggregate driveway or parking lot is built to the highest standards.
Stone roads have been used for centuries and have endured the test of time. Their enduring popularity attests to the practical advantages they offer, especially in situations where cost, accessibility, and ease of construction are important considerations. Providing excellent value for your investment, gravel roads remain in use today for cost and maintenance reasons. They are particularly common in commercial or rural areas, private driveways, and temporary construction sites.
Gravel driveway construction and parking lot installation require a series of vital steps to establish a durable and well-constructed surface. Commencing with site preparation, which involves the removal of vegetation and debris, and driveway excavation to prepare the subsurface for the driveway depth, we can then work on the customization of your roadway. With the use of our laser grading technology, driveways and lots can be constructed on specific slopes, crowns, or depths. The process ensures a stable base through grading and soil compaction. Special driveway geotextile fabric may be introduced for additional stability, permeability advantages, and to discourage weed growth if a client prefers!
Following the comprehensive base preparation for driveway installation, a layer of base stone or gravel is evenly spread over the compacted soil or geotextile fabric, serving as the foundational material. After spread, this layer undergoes careful compaction to create a solid foundation. Further steps may involve the application of the selected gravel for the surface layer, ensuring an even distribution and grading for a smooth finish. Compaction in appropriate depths is critical for enforcing stability, and laser technology ensures precise and measurable lifts.
Depending on individual preferences and usage requirements, additional layers of gravel may be added. The beauty of a construction drive made of aggregate is that the drive can become the base of a permanent driveway constructed of a finish aggregate or hard surface. After the final grading to establish the appropriate slope for drainage, the edges and surfaces are shaped to achieve a neat appearance. Culverts, ditches, water bars, and other water-diverting measures may be needed alongside driveway installation or parking lot installation. Learn more about this service here.
Repairs
Ongoing maintenance is crucial to uphold the longevity of your gravel driveway. This involves conducting routine checks for potholes, gravel deficiencies, visible erosion concerns, and ensuring the proper state of geotextile matting. If your gravel driveway or parking lot is exhibiting signs of wear and tear, do not ignore them. Our dedicated team is ready to address repairs and enhancements, ensuring that your surface remains both safe and aesthetically pleasing.
Topdressing
Our gravel drive and lot topdressing services are designed to enhance the aesthetics and durability of driveways and lots. In addition to our comprehensive gravel construction and repair services, these topdressing services serve as an excellent strategy to prolong the life of your investment. We add a fresh layer of aggregate onto the existing surface, resulting in a uniform and clean surface. Elevate the appeal and longevity of your gravel spaces with our top-notch topdressing solutions which are especially beneficial to lots and drives without geotextile fabric.
It’s important to note that specific steps and material choices can vary based on factors such as climate, soil conditions, construction modalities, and intended use. Consulting with professional services such as civil or geotechnical engineering, or hydrologists is always a good idea to tailor the installation process to the unique circumstances of your project.
