Driveway and grading work we can quote
- New gravel driveways: excavating, laying a proper base, and topping with gravel so it holds up.
- Driveway regrading and repair: fixing ruts, potholes, washouts, and low spots in existing gravel drives.
- Yard grading and leveling: reshaping the ground so it is level, usable, and drains the right way.
- Sloping away from foundations: regrading so rainwater runs away from your house instead of toward it.
- Grading for new projects: leveling for sheds, patios, play areas, and outbuildings.
Why grading matters in Louisville
Louisville gets plenty of rain, and heavy storms are common in spring and summer. When a yard or driveway is graded wrong, that water has nowhere to go. It pools in low spots, washes gravel off the driveway, and in the worst cases runs straight toward your foundation.
Proper grading gives water a path away from your home and keeps a gravel driveway from turning into ruts and mud every time it storms. On clay-heavy soil like much of the ground around Louisville, getting the slope right is a big part of keeping a property dry.
What goes into a gravel driveway that lasts
- Removing topsoil and soft ground down to a firm base
- A compacted layer of larger base stone
- A top layer of smaller gravel that packs down
- A crown or slope so water runs off instead of sitting
- Ditches or culverts where water crosses the drive
Signs you need grading work
- Standing water in the yard after rain
- Water running toward the house or into the basement
- Ruts, potholes, or washouts in a gravel driveway
- Gravel getting pushed into the grass
- Uneven ground that is hard to mow or use