Professional Gravel Pathway & Driveway Installation and Repair Services in Shoreline
Let’s be honest—a well-built gravel surface is more than just tossing down some rocks. If you cut corners on crucial steps like base preparation, fabric installation, or compaction, you’ll be stuck filling potholes after every rain. Our goal? To create paths and driveways that drain efficiently, maintain their integrity, and look fantastic—even amidst Shoreline’s charming slopes and winding streets.
What Challenges Do We Address?
- Potholes & Ruts: Tired of dealing with ruts and holes after every downpour?
- Mud & Dust: Say goodbye to muddy messes in winter and frustrating dust clouds in summer due to a lack of solid base.
- Gravel Migration: Keep your gravel where it belongs—no more spreading into your flower beds or the street.
- Water Issues: Prevent standing water at your garage or gate with our expert grading techniques.
- Surface Damage: Avoid wheel ruts that expose fabric or, worse, have no fabric at all!
What We Install (and Why It Works)
Proper Base: We excavate soft spots and lay down crushed rock base (never round rock) in compacted layers for maximum stability.
Geotextile Fabric: Only where necessary—under driveways and paths to prevent base mixing with clay (not in planting beds).
Top Course Selection:
- Paths: We use ¼″-10 or ⅜″ minus for a smooth finish that’s friendly to heels and strollers.
- Driveways: ⅝″ minus or 1¼″ minus which interlocks beautifully and resists slipping.
Real Compaction: Our team utilizes plate and roller compaction for each layer; we don’t just drive over it!
Reliable Edging: We install steel/aluminum edging or timber/concrete restraints to keep your gravel in place.
Effective Drainage: We ensure proper crown or cross-slope (⅛–¼″ per foot), swales, or tie-ins to drains when needed.
Stabilization Options: Honeycomb or gravel grids for steep approaches and tight turns.
While pea gravel looks charming, it shifts too easily. We’ll use it in decorative areas only—never where vehicles need traction!
Install & Repair Options
- Full Build: We manage everything—from excavation, fabric installation, and base layers to top course application, compaction, and edging.
- Resurface: We can scarify ruts, add base where it’s lacking, reset the grade, and finish with fresh minus followed by compaction.
- Drainage Solutions: Need to add a channel drain or catch basin? We can also reroute downspouts away from your drive.
- Tight Access Expertise: Alley pads, side-yard ribbons, and sloped approaches are our specialties.
Quick Coverage & Ordering (Making It Easy)
- 1 cubic yard at 2″ depth covers about 160 sq ft (a handy rule for minus products).
- Base Calculation: For a 4″ base over 400 sq ft, you’ll need approximately 5 yd³; add 10–15% for compaction losses.
- Typically, a driveway refresh requires 1–3 yd³ of ⅝″ minus, depending on rut depth.
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Best Friend)
- Pothole/Rut Repairs: We scarify, add base, and re-compact (no quick fixes here!).
- Edge Patrol: We’ll re-spike edging and clear stray gravel from your lawn and walks.
- Drainage Maintenance: Keeping inlets clear and adjusting swales post-storm.
- Top-Up Treatments: A light refresh of fines to lock the surface in place.
- Weed Management: Pre-emergent treatments and hand-pulling along edges (we prioritize Integrated Pest Management).
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew dedicated to fewer potholes, less tracking, and longer-lasting surfaces.
Service Cadences (Choose What Suits You)
- Quarterly: Includes spring and fall resets plus two checks during storm season.
- Bi-Monthly: Perfect for shaded, littered, or steep sites.
(New builds on slopes may start out monthly for the first 60–90 days, then taper off.)
What’s Included in Annual Maintenance
- A detailed grade assessment and low-spot map 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 swale adjustments.
- Optional dust control treatment during peak summer months.
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- Safer Surfaces: Fewer slips and washboarding for you and your guests.
- Extended Lifespan: Locked fines mean reduced rock loss and tracking.
- Cleaner Aesthetic: Crisp edges, consistent color, and no scattered gravel.
- Cost Efficiency: Timely, small fixes save you money compared to major rebuilds.
How the Process Works
- Free Estimate: We kick things off with photos or a quick walkthrough to provide transparent pricing.
- Planning & Preparation: We confirm your base and fabric needs, edging, and drainage routes.
- Build/Repair Day: We’ll excavate, install fabric, add base lifts, apply the top course, compact, edge, and clean up.
- Follow-Up: You’ll receive easy care tips (like when to rake and where to top up) along with any add-on options.
Why Shoreline Chooses Neat & Tidy
- We’re a local team well-acquainted with clay pockets, steep alleys, and Shoreline’s heavy winter rains.
- Licensed & insured for your peace of mind.
- Transparent pricing—all materials, labor, hauling, and disposal included.
- We pride ourselves on punctual, respectful, and tidy work.
- Eco-friendly approach—prioritizing permeable surfacing, smart water management, and minimizing landfill waste.
Ready for a driveway or path that truly lasts?
Call or text Neat & Tidy today for a gravel installation or repair that drains effectively, compacts well, and stays put. We’ll keep it tidy—so you can enjoy your space without the hassle.
