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Driveways and Road Base

A driveway built from the base up. Driveway cuts and gravel base that drain and last.

A driveway lasts or fails based on what is under it. Paul cuts to depth, shapes the crown or slope so water runs off, and places base material so the surface holds up to real vehicles.

Short farm lane, long private road, or a pad to park a trailer. We work out the route, the drainage and the material needed, then build it in layers instead of dumping and hoping.

Driveways and Road Base
The right machine

The Volvo does the heavy cut and shaping on longer routes. The Kubota handles edges, ditch cleanup and narrow access spots. Base gravel is typically brought in by arranged trucking.

What's included

  • Driveway layout and cut
  • Subgrade shaping and ditching
  • Culvert installation prep
  • Road base placement and spreading
  • Crown and slope for drainage
  • Parking pads and turnarounds

Who it's for

  • New builds needing access
  • Rural properties and long lanes
  • Worn driveways needing rebuilt base
  • Trailer and equipment pads
How it works

From call to clean site.

Route and grade

We walk the route, check slope and low spots, and decide where water needs to go.

Cut and shape

Paul strips organics and shapes the subgrade with the right crown, and ditches where needed.

Base material

We arrange trucking for gravel and spread it in layers to the thickness the site calls for.

Final shaping

We finish with a clean, crowned surface and check that water leaves the driveway properly.

Questions

Good to know.

How thick should the gravel base be?

It depends on your soil, traffic and drainage. Soft ground needs more. Paul will look at the site and recommend a build on the quote, rather than guessing from a chart.

Do I need a culvert or access permit?

If your driveway meets a public road or crosses a ditch, there are often rules. Check with your municipality, and we can help you sort it out on the quote.

Can you pave or asphalt it?

We build the base and subgrade. Paving is a separate trade. A well built base is what a paver needs, and we can coordinate timing with whoever you hire.

Can you fix my existing gravel driveway?

Usually yes. Potholes and soft spots often mean drainage or base problems. We can regrade, ditch and add material. Paul will tell you if it needs a full rebuild.

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Often paired with.

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Foundation, driveway, trench or a lot that needs clearing. Send a few details and Paul will get back to you with a price and a start date.

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  • Clean site when we leave
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