The Benefits of Gravel Driveway Installation

Business owners and homeowners alike will choose a gravel driveway because they are durable, budget-friendly, and require little maintenance. A gravel driveway will hold up well under heavyweight, so parking large vehicles or farm equipment will not cause harm. The porous nature of gravel allows water from a rainstorm to drain through the surface of the driveway managing storm water runoff. With a gravel driveway, you will greatly reduce surface ponding that can easily happen after a thunderstorm. Maintenance requirements of gravel driveways are very low, repairs are less expensive, and they can be used soon after installation. A gravel driveway will last for years and is the best option for a low budget.

Gravel Driveways Are Very Cost-Effective

Make It Yours with Different Types of Gravel

If you are thinking” Yeah the cost for gravel is less, but I don’t want a driveway that looks like the dusty gravel road leading to my Great Uncle’s rural home”, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. The truth is, there are gravel driveway options that look fantastic in suburban, urban, and rural settings alike that are also durable, affordable, and quickly installed. You can find gravel options in almost any type of natural stone with a wide range of colors to choose from. 

Types of gravel options include:

• Base Gravel 
• Machine Crushed Stones 
• Crushed Stone 
• Quarry Processed 
• Pea Gravel 
• Jersey Shore Gravel 
• Marble Chips 
• River Rock 



Do some shopping and look at the many gravel options available today. You will be inspired to have a gravel driveway installed with the distinction that is uniquely yours.

What to Expect From Gravel Driveway Contractors

Building a gravel driveway is more involved than you would think. A professionally installed gravel driveway requires the proper base-rock foundation that is strategically slopped to facilitate optimal water runoff. A gravel driveway should have at least three layers of stone. Large stones are used first; medium stones are used next, and on top small stones are used. As smaller gravel particles settle into crevices, a hardtop is formed on the surface. A gravel driveway contractor will know the best way to layer your driveway. Ditches or trenches are used to channel water away while protecting the gravel. Experienced gravel driveway contractors will know the right type of gravel to use for your property and design preferences. They will have the knowledge and experience to design a gravel driveway that will stand up to the challenges of daily use and the effects of weather. 

If you were to install a gravel driveway yourself, you would have to consider the costs of earthmoving equipment rentals, additional tools to purchase, transporting gravel, and the costs of the gravel. The only real money you would save by doing it yourself is in the cost of labor- and do you know how to meticulously design a gravel driveway? 



The professionals at Herrington’s will deliver a lasting gravel driveway at affordable prices so you can spare yourself the headaches of an involved DIY project.

Why Choose Herrington’s LLC for Your Gravel Driveway Installation

The gravel driveway contractors at Herrington’s LLC have been installing gravel driveways since 1986 and are the best in the business. With their experience, you will have a new gravel driveway installation that will be aesthetically pleasing, durable, and affordable.