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Gravel Parking Area/Driveway Options:
Gravel Parking areas can be constructed several different ways below, based upon your budget and anticipated use of your project.
(ie : High volume/Heavy vehicles vs. occasional Boat or Trailer storage)
“Simple Spread: "
Light Duty Parking, Occasional Use.
No excavation of existing area, simple spread and grade of Gravel or Asphalt Millings.
“Budget:"
Will accomodate most parking needs, but may have weeds come thru eventually, and some wash-out over time with daily use.
Minimal removal of grass top layer, application of 3-4” of Gravel or Asphalt Millings.
This can be done with or without optional Landscape Paper/Weed Barrier at customer request.
“Better:”
Suitable for daily use, will be a good solid surface.
4-6” Excavation of Top Layer, Application of Geo Textile Fabric which helps prevent weed growth and keeps gravel from sinking into soil base over time from vehicle weight, which causes ruts and wash-out areas.
“Best:”
Best for heavy/daily use, "Gravel Driveway Quality"
6-8” Excavation of Top Layer, Geo Textile Fabric, 3-4” of Large Gravel, 3-4” of top coat Gravel or Asphalt Millings.
Additional considerations to consider:
Edging of some sort, now or future to contain Gravel Area.
Examples: Plastic Edging, Rocks, Pavers, Railroad Ties, etc.
Recent gravel driveway projects and parking areas
Gravel driveway "restoration"/"Rejuvenation":
Existing Gravel driveways can be “rejuvenated” without the addition of Gravel for cost savings.
We bring in a “Land Plane” with scarifying teeth and agitate and re-level 2-3” of existing Gravel/Substrate material leaving a newly leveled surface and smoothing out ruts.
Final quality will depend on the amount of Gravel still remaining on existing driveway surface. If nearly all Gravel has washed away, this “rejuvenation” treatment will leave the surface fresh and level, but obviously without additional gravel.
Pricing:
- $650 up to 1500 Sq Feet
- .42 cents per Sq Foot for Driveways 1500-2500 sq ft
- .32 cents per Sq Foot for Driveways 2600-4500 sq ft
- .29 cents per Sq Foot for Driveways 4501 + sq ft
Additional gravel/material being brought in is additional if necessary.
Some driveways may be more or less depending on condition.
We are always glad to come out for a free estimate.
Types of Driveway Surface top coat materials
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
"Dense Grade" is a mixture of 3/4" - 1" Gravel with "Fines" or Stone Dust mixed in. This mixture of larger gravel with smaller dust type particles packs very tightly and provides a very solid surface.
- Price: $$$$
- Curb Appeal: $$$
- Packs Solid: $$$$
3/4" Washed Bluestone
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
"Washed" stone provides a very clean look and provides a good surface, with good drainage, and nice curb appeal. The lack of "fines" or dust means the material doesn't "lock together" as well as some of the other choices, but its still very solid.
- Price: $$$
- Curb Appeal: $$$$
- Packs Solid: $$
Asphalt Millings
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Asphalt Millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads. This material can be hit or miss as far as quality goes - the key is it must be ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Many times, loads can be left with large 3-4" chunks which can be undesirable and not pack well.
Typically Asphalt Millings are a very good
Asphalt Millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads. This material can be hit or miss as far as quality goes - the key is it must be ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Many times, loads can be left with large 3-4" chunks which can be undesirable and not pack well.
Typically Asphalt Millings are a very good choice for a well-packing, well wearing, solid surface choice. It is less expensive than other choices, but has a little less "curb appeal" as it is a very dark surface with a little more "Commercial" feel.
- Price: $$
- Curb Appeal: $$
- Packs Solid: $$$$
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete is less expensive than other choices, and packs EXTREMELY well and very solid. It is a great choice as a base for a Shed or Hot Tub, and we even use it as a substrate (under the top coat) on driveways and parking areas. Drawback is it is a very "brown" material, with minimal curb appeal and an "industrial" feel.
- Price: $$
- Curb Appeal: $
- Packs Solid: $$$$