From Holes to Smooth Stone: A One-Day Driveway Transformation in Delaware

Double B Excavations & Grade LLC

wITH THE RIGHT TOOLS AND SKILLS, IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE!

It's amazing what you can accomplish in just one day when you've got the right tools and know-how.

Take this recent project in Delaware, Ohio - we turned up in the morning to find a driveway full of holes and left that afternoon with a smooth, professional finish that'll last for years to come.

You might not think much about your driveway until it starts giving you problems.

Those little holes that catch your feet when you're walking?

The uneven spots that puddle up when it rains?

They're more than just annoying - they can actually damage your vehicles and create bigger problems down the road.

But with the right approach, we can fix these issues quickly and effectively.

Let me walk you through how we tackle these projects. First up is our secret weapon - the Harley rake. If you've never seen one in action, think of it as a giant comb for your driveway. It breaks up all the packed-down material and pulls out any junk that's worked its way in there over the years. This step is crucial because you can't build something solid on a bad foundation.

Once we've got everything loosened up and cleaned out, that's when we bring in the 57s. Now, when we talk about "57s," we're talking about a specific type of stone that's perfect for driveways. These stones are sized just right - they lock together when compacted but still allow water to drain through. That means no more standing water and a lot fewer holes forming over time.

Here's something I've learned over years of doing this work: it's the little details that make a big difference. Take how we handle the edges where the stone meets concrete - we get right up close to create clean, sharp lines. It might take a little extra time, but that attention to detail is what separates a professional job from just dumping some stone in your driveway.

Rolling is another crucial step we never skip. You'll notice in the video that Easton's out there with the roller, making sure every section is properly compacted. We had to work around our trucks a bit because of traffic - that's just part of working in residential areas. You've got to think about the neighbors and other drivers while still getting the job done right. Sometimes that means working in sections, moving vehicles around, and being patient. But rushing a job like this only leads to problems down the road.