I've been living in my house for a while now, and I recently discovered that the driveway, which I thought was just dirt, actually has about 4 inches of gravel on top of sand. Unfortunately, it's covered with a thick layer of dirt and organic material. I'm looking for suggestions on how to deal with this issue, especially since I'm considering putting in a new driveway.
4 Answers
A skid steer with a Harley rake could work wonders for leveling your driveway before adding any new surface material. It’s efficient and makes the job easier!
If it’s a big project for you, consider hiring someone to excavate the dirt and gravel. They can lay down new aggregate properly and save you a lot of backache!
There are quite a few options here. It really depends on what you're aiming for. If you want something durable, crushed asphalt is a good choice. You could level and grade the existing gravel, add a weed barrier, and then top it off with the new material. But if you’re really in doubt, digging everything up could give you a fresh start for the driveway.
If you're planning to install a new driveway, I'd recommend getting a few quotes from local contractors. They can assess the situation and let you know what needs to happen for the concrete to be properly set up. If you're more DIY-inclined, be prepared for some hard work. You might need a good shovel and some pain relievers afterward!
I was considering either crushed asphalt or gravel for my driveway too, but wasn’t sure about what to do with the existing gravel.
Good idea! I'm worried about the gravel—should I just push it all aside before adding the new layer?