Burien Curved Gravel Path
Homeowner’s Issue
Burien yards face frequent wet-weather challenges, compacted glacial soils, and shaded corners that encourage moss and muddy tracks. Slopes on many properties create runoff that washes out informal walkways and damages plantings, while heavy winter rains reveal poor drainage and eroded edges. Owners and landlords want paths that look good, keep tenants and guests safe, and reduce ongoing work between visits.
A curved gravel path can follow natural contours to slow runoff, improve footing, and direct water to planted swales or rain gardens. In areas near Seahurst Park and Lake Burien, preserving permeable surfaces helps neighborhood drainage and supports local trees and understory plants. For rentals and single-family homes the aim is simple: reliable access, lower upkeep, and a tidy appearance without chemical weed control.
Our Quality Service
We design and install gravel paths sized to your yard, matching edge materials and grades to local soil and slope. We use compacted base rock, optional weed barrier fabric, and a fine top gravel that sheds water while settling into place. Work is done with sustainable practices only: hand weeding, organic mulch, and green-bin or haul-away disposal as you prefer.
Benefits include safer walking surfaces, improved curb appeal, reduced erosion on slopes, and a low-maintenance finish that holds up to Burien rains.
What’s Included
- Site assessment and slope/drainage check
- Custom curved layout to follow contours
- Clearing, leveling, and edging installation
- Base rock and fine gravel layering with compaction
- Final grade, cleanup, and drainage confirmation
Optional upgrades:
- Weed barrier fabric + organic mulch edge
- Organic weed control (manual and cultural methods)
- Native plantings along the edge
- Haul-away debris or green-bin disposal
Before & After / Expectations
After installation expect a compact, permeable surface that settles over the first season. Water sheds to designed areas; small settling ruts are normal and easy to top up. Control moss and ivy regrowth by improving light, removing debris, and routine hand weeding. For new paths, water adjacent plantings deeply for the first month to help root establishment.
FAQs
- How long does installation take? Most small to medium paths install in 1–2 days depending on access and weather.
- Do you use herbicides? No — we use fabric, hand weeding, and organic practices only.
- Can this handle slopes? Yes — with proper grading, edging, and base rock a gravel path stabilizes shallow slopes.
- What maintenance is needed? Seasonal checks, occasional top-up of gravel, and hand weeding keep paths neat.
Call to Action
Burien homeowners and landlords: book a free estimate for a durable, sustainable curved gravel path. We schedule quickly, deliver dependable results, and work with local conditions in mind. Email neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com to set up a visit or ask questions.
Neat & Tidy Landscaping — local crew, sensible solutions, on-time work.
📞 206-538-9344
