I trusted the advice of the owner, again based on my experience, even though the proposal was little more than a price on a yellow receipt. I explained to the owner that the main reason I was redoing the driveway, beyond the fact it was in poor repair, was that I wanted to create a flat even surface for a basketball court, I kept repeating the fact and I thought the owner understood. First problem, my wife came to find me on a Saturday morning away from home, 'the pavers needed to talk to me.' I get there any the owner tells me I need to put in a dry well they could not get it to grade/drain with out it so the driveway would drain properly that would be an extra $3000. This was never mentioned previous to starting that it would be an issue. Never put in a proposal. Feels like bait and switch, but because they had done another driveway in the home I owned before moving to this one, I said because I trust you okay. Mind you the driveway had already been torn up and out when they mentioned this so I felt I had little choice. I also told them I did not have enough money put away to pay the extra $3000. The owner, Rob, said he could put down a rough coat and they would finish in the spring. The rough coat is shedding black gravel. It's in my house from being stuck on shoes, there are piles of it next to the driveway, the snow blower picks it up and shoots it around. It is a mess. Meanwhile, when I told them at the start about the basketball court and told them that the drain for the dry well would have to be away from the court, and even drew an area with chalk away from where I was going to put the post in, they put the drain in the middle of the court. Now they start putting the asphalt down. I say again, that I need the slope to be as small as possible to try and create a flat surface. The slope ends up being about a six inch difference from the basketball post to the drain, about twenty feet away, this seems extreme. Around the drain the slope is even more severe and the drain itself is recessed into the pavement by more than 2 inches. My only hope is that when they can fix the severe slope and 2and quot; recess with the finish coat. The drain, unfortunately is stuck where it is,. In the middle of the court. Fast forward to April. I start calling / texting I am ready to start back up. Rob said they could start as early as March, I contact them early April. I keep on getting put off, next week, no next week, next week, I keep having to bug them for a start date, keep bugging them, the rough coat is shedding gravel everywhere. about eight weeks later, they finally start. Meanwhile, the rough coat has shed so much of the black gravel it is coating everything, They finally start, and I had to hassle them for a start date, I remind them that want it as flat as possible. They finish and leave while I am not home and the drain cap is still recessed by at least 2 inches into the pavement, that is what we would call an ankle breaker, a non starter, ridiculous. I I text/call the owner about my disappointment, it feels like they did not listen to what I said, they did not care about the end product, and he tells me it will be a couple of hundred dollars to fix the issue. “Are you kidding me?” The job site is littered with cigarette butts, their is black gravel everywhere, bunches of it all over the place, left exactly where it is. He eventually sends some guys over and they fix the grade, and bring the drain cap up, but the slope makes me feel that from everywhere on the court you are shooting at a different height rim. Now it rains, and I see small puddles and foot marks pooling where the roller work was not smooth and where the crew walked over the hot asphalt when they left. It was not me. I taped everything up and threatened my children not to walk over the asphalt for days or they would lose their cell phones, tv and internet rights. So every time it rains I get to see what I think is sub par finish job. Also, guess what, taking care of the dry well is a huge pain, it clogs easily leaving inches of water within a huge radius, so I am there scraping out the screen out. And did I tell you that they asked if they could use some loose screen material that I had sitting around, rather than it being part of the installation process it was more like, hey that would be a good idea. So now I have a dry well that I have to maintain, poor finish job that pools with water in different places, and a slope on the driveway that effectively ruins the reason for the new driveway. The owner never follows up about the job, asks how it went, even realizing what my thoughts are on the subjects. Its the equivalent of sticking your head in the sand, I call another asphalt driveway company who is well respected and has great reviews in Angie's list for an opinion. He comes over and I ask him about the need for the dry well. He takes some measurements. “I would not have put in a drywell,” he says. I ask him what how he would rate the work, 1-10, 1 being the worst, he says, “I'd give it a 6 maybe a 6.5” So that's an F 60-65% is an F, and when you spend thousands of dollars and get F work you get upset. When you get F work, plus you don't feel like you were being listened to you grade them less than an F. I ask if it can be fixed. “Not without tearing it up again.” So now every time it rains, and the water pools up in foot prints and groove marks, or a huge puddle forms where the difficult to maintain dry well is, or I take a shot at the hoop I put in I am reminded of the sub part job and communication and get angry. I am sure I became the customer the owner did not not want to listen or deal with because I was upset with the work, So now every time it rains, and the water pools up, and I am cleaning the drain, hands freezing, I think of the extra $3000 grand, the bad finish work and an uneven basketball court. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/melrose/east-coast-paving-reviews-366666.htm"},"position":10}]}
Gravel Driveway Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Arlington, MA
Not great at all. I heard from them they have been doing this for 25 year but they did not grade the driveway properly and they have an attitude when anything is not done properly
Eric B.
5.0
08/2016
They were able to sneak us in the schedule last minute prior to our driveway being repaved. Very impressed with the work, they transformed our front entrance into a beautiful and inviting dublin cobblestone walkway and landing. They also set the pitch of the walkway that the asphalt company...
Eric B.
5.0
08/2016
Mike from Asphalt Services was great to work with. We had a difficult driveway project due to town restrictions/regulations and he worked with us and the town to make the project happen and kept us up to speed on the process. When the work was performed the crew was very careful not to damage...
Robert T.
5.0
08/2016
Our driveway was in rough shape. We were thinking that it could be repaired but were not sure. Joe gave us estimates for repair and a replacement and took the time to talk through pros and cons of both estimates. In the end we went with replacement and we ended up with a great driveway. ...
James F.
1.0
11/2014
I always hesitate to right negative reviews as this is someone's livelihood but feel obligated when enough things go wrong. I used East Coast paving before, and if you go their website they posted an email I wrote about the first experience, which was great and why I hired them a second time....
Kings Paving & Masonry is a top-rated local masonry and paving company providing the highest quality services to our clients in Boston and surrounding areas. For over 20 years, We have been helping our clients achieve solutions for their landscapes that best resemble their ideas and always fit their budgets.
"We hired King’s Pavers and Masonry to install a paver walkway along the side of our house less than a year ago. Unfortunately, the pavers were sloped incorrectly, causing water to pool against the house, and the walkway is already collapsing due to poor workmanship. The pathway itself is uneven—making it difficult to roll a grill or anything else over it—and the overall shape of the walkway is noticeably crooked. While the work is under warranty, the company has refused to respond to repeated attempts to contact them, including certified mail."
Jennifer C on September 2025
Kings Paving & Masonry is a top-rated local masonry and paving company providing the highest quality services to our clients in Boston and surrounding areas. For over 20 years, We have been helping our clients achieve solutions for their landscapes that best resemble their ideas and always fit their budgets.
"We hired King’s Pavers and Masonry to install a paver walkway along the side of our house less than a year ago. Unfortunately, the pavers were sloped incorrectly, causing water to pool against the house, and the walkway is already collapsing due to poor workmanship. The pathway itself is uneven—making it difficult to roll a grill or anything else over it—and the overall shape of the walkway is noticeably crooked. While the work is under warranty, the company has refused to respond to repeated attempts to contact them, including certified mail."
Jennifer C on September 2025
DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
595 North Ave
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DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
595 North Ave
4.93(
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•Approved Pro
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With years of professional landscaping experience, DMZ Landscaping is family owned and operated. We offer a complete line of landscaping services and are experts in Residential & Commercial Landscaping. We take great pride in workmansip and customer service! Let our professional landscapers beautify your property we PROMISE our team will handle your property with excellent care! Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to serving you!
"We needed our yard cleaned up from tge Fall leaves. They showed up, gave us a very reasobable offer and came the next day. Removed all our leaves and our yard looks great."
Michael H on December 2024
With years of professional landscaping experience, DMZ Landscaping is family owned and operated. We offer a complete line of landscaping services and are experts in Residential & Commercial Landscaping. We take great pride in workmansip and customer service! Let our professional landscapers beautify your property we PROMISE our team will handle your property with excellent care! Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to serving you!
"We needed our yard cleaned up from tge Fall leaves. They showed up, gave us a very reasobable offer and came the next day. Removed all our leaves and our yard looks great."
Family owned business based in Waltham,MA that covers every type of Landscape service from Turf Maintenance to Irrigation to Retaining Walls and Patios and more. Striving To Be The Best, Not The Biggest
"Anthony Vanaria & Sons were awesome!! They quoted us a fair reasonable price for the work we needed done. They scheduled the job within the week we booked them. The workers were professional and we were more than pleased. Would definitely recommend!"
Maryanne G on August 2024
Family owned business based in Waltham,MA that covers every type of Landscape service from Turf Maintenance to Irrigation to Retaining Walls and Patios and more. Striving To Be The Best, Not The Biggest
"Anthony Vanaria & Sons were awesome!! They quoted us a fair reasonable price for the work we needed done. They scheduled the job within the week we booked them. The workers were professional and we were more than pleased. Would definitely recommend!"
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Julie C on October 2023
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Welcome! Uproot problems with your landscape for a more pleasing, unique property with superior services from in Metro West area . SRS Construction & Landscape specializes in landscaping services and maintenance that make your property look its best year-round. We are a full-service landscaping company that handles all of your property needs. SRS Construction & Landscape has been keeping grass greener, flowers more vibrant, and clients happier. Contact us now to become one of the many satisfied property owners we've helped throughout the years. No matter whether it is a small or large project, our expertise will enhance the look and value of your property. Call us in Metro West today for a personal consultation. Our Services Include the Following : Spring e Falls Cleanups , Landscape design, Landscape Installation ,General Maintenance , Lawn Mowing , Fertilization Program, Shrub Trimming , Irrigation System , Sprinkler Systems , Patios and Walkways , Stone And Brick , Blue stone , Cobblestone , Steps , Pool Patio , And many More. Call us today For Free Estimate At 508 494 4858. Our office hours are:7:00 am to 6:00 pm
"I’m very impressed while working with the SRS Contruction & Landscape team. They showed up right away to assess my needs, listened carefully to my ideas, and offered helpful suggestions. Throughout the process, the team was friendly, flexible, and ready to accommodate my requests. To top it off, their pricing was more competitive than any other contractor I contacted. I highly recommend SRS Construction & Landscape for this smooth, professional and pleasant experience."
Liwei L on March 2025
Welcome! Uproot problems with your landscape for a more pleasing, unique property with superior services from in Metro West area . SRS Construction & Landscape specializes in landscaping services and maintenance that make your property look its best year-round. We are a full-service landscaping company that handles all of your property needs. SRS Construction & Landscape has been keeping grass greener, flowers more vibrant, and clients happier. Contact us now to become one of the many satisfied property owners we've helped throughout the years. No matter whether it is a small or large project, our expertise will enhance the look and value of your property. Call us in Metro West today for a personal consultation. Our Services Include the Following : Spring e Falls Cleanups , Landscape design, Landscape Installation ,General Maintenance , Lawn Mowing , Fertilization Program, Shrub Trimming , Irrigation System , Sprinkler Systems , Patios and Walkways , Stone And Brick , Blue stone , Cobblestone , Steps , Pool Patio , And many More. Call us today For Free Estimate At 508 494 4858. Our office hours are:7:00 am to 6:00 pm
"I’m very impressed while working with the SRS Contruction & Landscape team. They showed up right away to assess my needs, listened carefully to my ideas, and offered helpful suggestions. Throughout the process, the team was friendly, flexible, and ready to accommodate my requests. To top it off, their pricing was more competitive than any other contractor I contacted. I highly recommend SRS Construction & Landscape for this smooth, professional and pleasant experience."
Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!
"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"
James L on September 2025
Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!
"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"
At Eagle Landscaping, we transform outdoor spaces with exceptional landscaping services tailored to North Reading, MA, and surrounding communities. With over 35 years of local expertise, we specialize in expert Lawn Care, precise Pruning and Trimming, vibrant Mulching, comprehensive Plant Health Care, Seasonal Cleanups, and efficient Irrigation Maintenance. Our dedicated year-round care keeps your landscape lush, healthy, and beautiful through every season. In addition, we offer reliable Snow Removal and innovative Hardscape Design, providing complete outdoor solutions that you can trust. Choose Eagle Landscaping for quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and landscapes that inspire.
At Eagle Landscaping, we transform outdoor spaces with exceptional landscaping services tailored to North Reading, MA, and surrounding communities. With over 35 years of local expertise, we specialize in expert Lawn Care, precise Pruning and Trimming, vibrant Mulching, comprehensive Plant Health Care, Seasonal Cleanups, and efficient Irrigation Maintenance. Our dedicated year-round care keeps your landscape lush, healthy, and beautiful through every season. In addition, we offer reliable Snow Removal and innovative Hardscape Design, providing complete outdoor solutions that you can trust. Choose Eagle Landscaping for quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and landscapes that inspire.
We are a professional landscaping service covering the Boston metropolitan area. Our services include: Landscaping, Lawn & Yard Work, Tree Services, Lawn Clean-Ups, Gutter Cleanings, General Lawn Maintenance and much more! Please call us today to schedule an appointment!
"I am a regular customer of this company. The do my spring cleanup, fall cleanup, trim, mulching, and lawn maintenance. I am always amazed at how great the yard looks after they are done. They keep the edges sharp and provide the little extras that other companies do not. They show up on time, are professional and thorough. If you want a great looking yard for a reasonable price, hire this company. Their work is excellent."
Alease B on March 2025
We are a professional landscaping service covering the Boston metropolitan area. Our services include: Landscaping, Lawn & Yard Work, Tree Services, Lawn Clean-Ups, Gutter Cleanings, General Lawn Maintenance and much more! Please call us today to schedule an appointment!
"I am a regular customer of this company. The do my spring cleanup, fall cleanup, trim, mulching, and lawn maintenance. I am always amazed at how great the yard looks after they are done. They keep the edges sharp and provide the little extras that other companies do not. They show up on time, are professional and thorough. If you want a great looking yard for a reasonable price, hire this company. Their work is excellent."
2016 Super Service Award Winner with 10% OFF for All Angie's List Members! J&E Landscape provides the following services: Landscaping, Hardscaping-Paver Patios-Walkways-Driveways, Retaining Walls, Lawn Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance, Lawn Mowing, Leaf Removal, Bed Clean Up, Edging, Mulching, Seasonal Flower Installation, Weeding, Bush/Shrub Maintenance, Seasonal Snow Removal.
"Efficient and professional"
Meng Z on July 2025
2016 Super Service Award Winner with 10% OFF for All Angie's List Members! J&E Landscape provides the following services: Landscaping, Hardscaping-Paver Patios-Walkways-Driveways, Retaining Walls, Lawn Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance, Lawn Mowing, Leaf Removal, Bed Clean Up, Edging, Mulching, Seasonal Flower Installation, Weeding, Bush/Shrub Maintenance, Seasonal Snow Removal.
Excavating and tree removal. Fully licensed and fully insured. Owner operated. In Business since 2018 with 15 years industry experience. Available 7 days a week.
"Excellent. Very professional."
CHRISTOPHER M on April 2023
Excavating and tree removal. Fully licensed and fully insured. Owner operated. In Business since 2018 with 15 years industry experience. Available 7 days a week.
"Excellent. Very professional."
CHRISTOPHER M on April 2023
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FAQs for gravel driveway repair projects in Arlington, MA
The average cost of a gravel driveway is about $1.25 to $2 per square foot, including the cost of materials, equipment, and professional installation. For example, a 16-by-30-foot driveway costs about $1,500. Cost factors include the type of gravel, how thick the gravel is installed, the condition of the landscape, and labor costs. Overall costs will vary depending on where you live and how accessible the job site is.
Concrete can crack from general wear, improper installation, or in response to uneven support from the soil underneath. Small, thin cracks on the surface of aging concrete are usually a result of normal wear and tear, while cracks on new concrete more likely indicate a problem with installation. Larger cracks or uneven steps can signify a much more severe issue. A concrete contractor should be able to diagnose the cause and repair concrete cracks for you.
The cost to install a concrete driveway is $4 to $15per square foot on average. Your price heavily depends on your desired concrete finish and driveway size.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay an average cost of $1,900. For a driveway at double that size (400 square feet), the average price is closer to $3,800. Plain concrete is significantly more cost-effective, averaging $7 per square foot, whereas stained concrete averages around $19 per square foot.
The cost of resurfacing concrete is $6 per square foot on average, though that cost can range from $3 to $9per square foot.
For a driveway that is 200 square feet, you can expect to pay $600 to $1,800, and for a driveway that is 500 square feet, that cost averages $1,500 to $4,500. Resurfacing your driveway will give you the look and feel of a new surface without the hefty cost.
A gravel driveway should be at least 4 to 6 inches deep, depending on the soil it’s installed on. Softer soil that doesn’t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you’ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.
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