How long does a gravel driveway last?

A properly built drive (compacted base, real crown, drained ditches) goes 7–10 years before it needs a meaningful refresh. A bulldozed-and-dumped drive goes 1–2 winters.

Do you do asphalt or concrete?

We do the dirt and rock. We work alongside paving contractors we trust if you want to pave the final surface.

Can you fix a driveway that's washing out?

Yes — that's a big chunk of what we do. Usually it's a drainage problem, not a rock problem. We diagnose, fix the drainage, and re-grade.

How long does it take?

A typical 500-ft new driveway is 2–4 days. A re-grade and re-rock on an existing drive is often 1 day.

Do you install culverts?

Yes — we set, backfill and grade culverts as part of most driveway jobs. We can also fix neighbor or county-road culverts.

Grading & Driveway Construction

Driveways and grading built to last in Ozarks weather.

A driveway you can drive on in February, after a 3-day rain, in a low-clearance car.

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What's included

Scope, in plain language.

Route layout and crown design
Subgrade prep and compaction
Geotextile fabric on soft spots
3" base rock + 2" surface gravel
Culverts, ditches and side drainage
Grading and crown to shed water

How we do it

No mystery. No surprises.

01
Walk the route
We find the high ground, the springs, and the spots that'll wash if you don't drain them. We talk about budget vs. forever.
02
Cut and shape
Box-blade or dozer to shape the subgrade with a 4–6% crown so water sheds.
03
Drain it
Culverts under low spots, side ditches where the slope demands it. Most driveway failures are drainage failures.
04
Lay the rock
Base rock first, compacted in lifts. Top with surface gravel — we use 1" minus or 3/4" clean depending on the application.

What it costs

$8 – $18 per linear foot for typical 12-ft wide gravel drives. New drives over 1,000 ft scale down per foot.

Every job is different. Below is what nudges your number up or down.

Drives the price up

+Side-hill cuts and switchbacks
+Multiple culverts
+Hauling rock from far quarry
+Soft subgrade requiring fabric and extra base

Drives it down

−Existing driveway just needing a refresh
−Local quarry within 10 miles
−Straight runs with good drainage already

FAQ

Frequently asked

We typically use 3" minus base topped with 1" minus surface gravel from local quarries. For a smoother finish or a horse-friendly surface, we'll use 3/4" clean limestone instead.