What kind of maintenance does a gravel driveway require?

<div><p>Because gravel moves, it requires different maintenance than asphalt or concrete. Here are a few maintenance tips for your gravel driveway. Every few years (or as often as needed):</p><ul><li><p>Grade and level your driveway</p></li><li><p>Rake to fill holes and ruts</p></li><li><p>Compact any refilled potholes</p></li><li><p>Remove weeds with herbicide or by hand</p></li><li><p>Spray it with water to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-reduce-dust-your-new-gravel-driveway.htm">reduce the amount of dust</a> kicked up</p></li><li><p>Avoid using a snowplow during winter months</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is the average cost of a gravel driveway?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-gravel-driveway-cost.htm">cost of a gravel driveway</a> is about <b>$1.25 to $2 per square foot</b>, 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.</p></div>

Q: How long should a gravel driveway last?

<div><p>A gravel driveway should last for <b>up to 100 years</b> with proper upkeep, which is minimal. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-make-your-gravel-driveway-look-rock-star.htm">Maintaining a gravel driveway</a> includes grading and adding fresh gravel to fill in potholes. Otherwise, a gravel driveway holds up well to all kinds of weather. Plowing in the winter can be challenging and the gravel can develop ruts or potholes that need to be repaired, but the cost and longevity of gravel compared to concrete, asphalt, and pavers makes gravel an economical option, especially for long and/or wide driveways.</p></div>

Q: How deep should my gravel driveway be?

<div><p>A gravel driveway should be <b>at least 4 to 6 inches deep</b>, depending on the soil it&rsquo;s installed on. Softer soil that doesn&rsquo;t drain well should have a deeper gravel driveway. Deeper gravel will mean you spend more on materials and labor, but you&rsquo;ll get a more stable driveway and avoid damage that needs to be filled or graded flat again.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent workmanship and communications. Ours was a relatively small job for them ($700). But, in a way, I believe a small job says something important about a business that often does jobs that cost thousands of dollars. The office communications in setting up the job were very responsive. The...
Graves Brothers Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2014
Graves brothers was very professional and did a great job with all the installations. There was a quality problem with the glass in the doors and Graves Brothers went to bat with the manufacturer and distributor. They made the problem right without any impact to us as the customer. They were...
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Reviewed in September 2015
I contacted Joe by email on Labor Day to request a quote on my project. Not expecting to get a response until the next day at the earliest, I was pleasantly surprised that he responded within 15 minutes and told me he would contact me the next day. My email included a description of the work...
Andreassi Masonry Contractor LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Joe responded to the initial contact quickly. He made a quote appointment for the next business day. He inspected the area and wrote up a quote for the job. We feel the quote was an excellent price for the work, although we did not have any other quotes by which to compare. The work was...
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Reviewed in September 2015
If you want a total professional who knows what he is doing and explains to the customer the different options then Joe Andreassi is the mason for you. We had many other masons over and they tried to steer us the way that they wanted the job done. Joe explained in detail the options and how he...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Joe and his team were awesome. They exceeded our expectations - they were kind, professional and did a really great job. They did the demo + removal of the project and we requested we keep the large stones. Not only did they remove the stones carefully but stacked them on the other end of the...
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Reviewed in August 2016
After initially emailing with Joe to get the ball rolling on an estimate, he stopped by to see the job. I I had an estimate from him later that same day. He sent a written proposal in the mail a couple of days later. Once it was determined that we were going to go ahead and get the work done Joe...
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Reviewed in August 2014
Andreassi Construction's price was below other estimates (3 total estimates solicited) and was priced in line with all project research. While I seriously considered all bidders, it was Mr. Andreassi?s masonry expertise (demonstrated the day of the estimate), his responsiveness to my initial...
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Reviewed in June 2015
Paul did an awesome job, and we are very pleased with the finished result. The project itself was not an easy process, but Paul was very professional and did everything the right way. Day one of the project started off with those heavy rains that seemed to go on forever this past June. As a...
Cut Above Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Paul is very knowledgeable and helped resolve issues on my property quickly and cost effectively. He's professional and committed to getting the job done. He worked several long days in a row into the night, through a weekend, and even in bad weather to get the job done.
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