Gravel and Stone Driveway Installation and Repair
Gravel and stone driveways, graded and compacted.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084South State Paving installs, regrades and repairs gravel and crushed stone driveways, and can convert a gravel driveway to asphalt or tar and chip. George Cooper, the owner, is a fourth-generation paver. South State Paving is family owned and operated, the owners are on site on jobs, and the company holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105.
What industry sources say about stone bases
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says base course aggregate should be spread evenly to the proper thickness, line and grade, and compacted with suitable rollers and compactors, and that proper drainage, crown and slopes need to be addressed.
The National Asphalt Pavement Association calls standing water the leading cause of driveway failure.
Sources
- Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (published by the Asphalt Institute), Best Practices for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, technical brief
- National Asphalt Pavement Association, Hiring an Asphalt Contractor for Driveways
Gravel Driveways step-by-step
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says the subgrade should be graded smooth and free of organic material.
It says base aggregate should be spread evenly and compacted with suitable rollers.
It says drainage, crown and slopes need to be addressed. NAPA calls standing water the leading cause of driveway failure.
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Gravel Driveways FAQs
Can I pave my gravel driveway later?
Often, yes. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says a compacted base of 6 to 8 inches of crushed aggregate is usually adequate under a residential asphalt driveway, so what is already there is looked at during the estimate.
How much does a gravel driveway cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of what is underneath, drainage and grading, the material thickness, and access for equipment. South State does not publish prices. Estimates are free: call (410) 212-8084. The National Asphalt Pavement Association recommends getting bids in writing that state the pavement thickness, site preparation and drainage responsibilities, the payment schedule and the warranty.