Reliable Gravel Pathway & Driveway Install and Repair Services in Bellevue

Let’s be honest—a high-quality gravel surface requires more than just a shovel and a rake! Skipping crucial steps like base preparation, fabric installation, or compaction can lead to frustrating potholes after every rain. Our goal is to create driveways and pathways that drain efficiently, remain durable, and enhance the beauty of your Bellevue property—even on the steepest hills and charming alleys.

What Problems Do We Solve?

• Frequent potholes, ruts, and washouts after every storm
• Muddy messes in winter and dusty paths in summer due to an inadequate base
• Gravel spilling into your lawn, flower beds, and the street from poor edging
• Standing water at your garage or gate caused by improper grading
• Wheel ruts that expose fabric—or worse, having no fabric at all!

Our Installation Process (And Why It Works)

• Thorough Base Preparation — We dig out soft spots and lay down crushed rock (not round rock) in compacted layers to create a solid foundation.

• Geotextile Fabric — Installed only where necessary, beneath driveways and paths to prevent clay from mixing with the base (never in planting beds).

• Quality Top Course:

  • For pathways: ¼″-10 or ⅜″ minus (provides a smooth surface that’s easy on heels and strollers).
  • For driveways: ⅝″ minus or 1¼″ minus (interlocks well and prevents slipping).

• Proper Compaction — We utilize plate and roller compactors for every lift; we don’t just drive over it!

• Durable Edging — We use steel/aluminum edging or timber/concrete restraints to keep your gravel in place.

• Effective Drainage Solutions — We ensure the correct crown or cross-slope (⅛–¼″ per foot), swales, or tie-ins to drains as needed.

• Stabilization Options — Honeycomb/gravel grids for those challenging steep approaches and tight corners.

While pea gravel can be visually appealing, it shifts too easily. We’ll use it only in decorative pockets, not where vehicles need traction!

Installation & Repair Services We Offer

• Complete Build — We manage everything from excavation, fabric installation, and base layers to applying the top course, compacting, edging, and cleanup.
• Resurfacing — We can scarify ruts, add base where it’s thin, restore the grade, and finish with fresh minus, followed by compaction.
• Drainage Solutions — Need to install a channel drain or catch basin? We can help, plus we’ll reroute downspouts away from your drive.
• Specialists in Tight Access — We excel in working with alley pads, side-yard ribbons, and steep slope approaches.

Quick Coverage & Ordering Guide

• 1 cubic yard at 2″ depth covers approximately 160 sq ft (a helpful rule of thumb for minus products).
• Base Calculation: For a 4″ base over 400 sq ft, you’ll need roughly 5 yd³; add 10–15% for compaction losses.
• Generally, a driveway refresh requires 1–3 yd³ of ⅝″ minus, depending on the depth of ruts.

Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Best Ally)

• Pothole/Rut Repair — We scarify, add base, and re-compact (no quick fixes here!).
• Edge Maintenance — We’ll re-spike edging and sweep stray gravel off your lawn and pathways.
• Drainage Inspections — Keeping inlets clear and adjusting swales after heavy rains.
• Top-Up Treatments — A light application of fines to keep the surface cohesive.
• Weed Management — Pre-emergent treatments and hand-pulling along edges (we take an Integrated Pest Management approach).

We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew dedicated to minimizing potholes, reducing tracking, and extending the lifespan of your surfaces.

Service Frequencies (Pick What Suits You)

• Quarterly — Includes spring/fall resets and two checks during storm season.
• Bi-Monthly — Perfect for shaded, tree-covered, or steep sites.

(New builds on slopes may start out monthly for the first 60–90 days, then taper off.)

What’s Included in Our Annual Maintenance

• A detailed grade assessment and low-spot mapping with photos.
• Our scarify/compact method for potholes (no “top it and hope”).
• Edging resets and cleanup at borders.
• Drainage inlet clean-out and minor adjustments to swales.
• Optional dust control treatment during peak summer months.

Why Regular Maintenance Matters

• Safer Surfaces — Fewer slips and less washboarding.
• Extended Surface Life — Locked fines mean less rock loss and tracking.
• Enhanced Curb Appeal — Clean edges, consistent color, and no scattered gravel.
• Cost-Effective — Timely, small fixes are more budget-friendly than full rebuilds.

How Our Process Works

1. Free Estimate — We start with photos or a quick walkthrough to provide transparent pricing.
2. Planning & Preparation — We confirm your base and fabric requirements, edging, and drainage routes.
3. Build/Repair Day — We’ll excavate, install fabric, add base lifts, apply the top course, compact, edge, and clean up afterward.
4. Follow-Up — We’ll provide easy care tips (like when to rake and where to top up) along with any add-on options.

Why Bellevue Trusts Neat & Tidy

• We’re a local crew familiar with clay pockets, steep alleys, and Bellevue’s wet winters.
• Licensed & insured for your peace of mind.
• Upfront pricing—all materials, labor, hauling, and disposal included.
• We pride ourselves on punctual, respectful, and tidy work.
• Eco-conscious approach—prioritizing permeable surfaces, responsible water management, and reducing landfill waste.

Ready for a driveway or path that truly stands the test of time?

Call or text Neat & Tidy today for a gravel installation or repair that drains, compacts, and stays in place. We’ll keep it neat—so you can enjoy your outdoor spaces hassle-free.