Many people call every year to have their "gravel" driveway refreshed or just want to add parking to their current driveway. Crushed limestone is a cheap alternative to concrete and asphalt. And, in most areas you do not need a permit to install additional parking space with crushed stone because it is not considered a permanent surface.
Most people, me included, call crushed limestone (typical material used for driveways) gravel. Where gravel is actually pea gravel, river pebbles (#8) or river rock (course L). And, crushed limestone would be #2 stone, #11 stone, #9 stone, #8 stone, #53's with dust or rip rap.
Crushed limestone is the ideal driveway material. When building a new driveway or parking area there are few steps to building it to last. First, you want to excavate and remove 6-8" of soil/earth. Second, you would put down a 2-3" layer of #2 stone and finish with a #8 stone or 53's w/dust stone depending on your desired finish. You can also use #9 or #11 stone, but #8's are the most common. The jagged edges of the stone lock together to make a nice smooth driveway surface.
I have many years experience refreshing old stone (gravel) driveways or making an entirely new driveway/parking area. I have the proper equipment and knowledge to excavate/remove the soil, spread and then level the new stone driveway. Depending on the size of the driveway, I will hand rake to add the finishing touches!
So, enough about "gravel" stone driveways...Give a call or text at 317-784-8760 and know that you will get me-John Schott every time!!!
