Annual Maintenance Plan

Never Worry About Your
Driveway Again.

DriveGuard™ keeps your driveway in peak condition year after year. Choose Standard for reliable annual maintenance, or upgrade to Pro for annual LiDAR Grade Verification and year-over-year comparison.

Compare Standard vs Pro
$295Standard/yr
$395Pro/yr (LiDAR)
7-PTInspection + report

Should You Choose Standard or Pro?

Choose Standard when you want annual maintenance, inspection, and priority scheduling for a restored driveway. Choose Pro when you also want a yearly Grade Scan, year-over-year comparison, and repair discount so small drainage or grade changes are caught before they become expensive repairs.

Standard
$295/yr
Up to 150 ft driveway
Annual maintenance visit
Light regrade if needed
Edge cleanup
Pothole filling
Priority scheduling
7-point inspection report
POPULAR
Pro
$395/yr
Up to 150 ft driveway
Annual maintenance visit
Light regrade if needed
Edge cleanup
Pothole filling
Priority scheduling
7-point inspection report
Annual LiDAR Grade Scan™
Year-over-year grade comparison
Problem prediction report
10% off any repairs needed

What Is Included in the DriveGuard Inspection?

DriveGuard checks the driveway surface, crown, drainage exits, potholes, ruts, edges, and overall condition once a year. The visit pairs light maintenance with a written report so you know what changed, what was corrected, and what should be watched before the next season.

01
Visual Inspection + Photos
We document every problem zone with before photos — establishing a visual baseline you can compare year over year.
02
Crown Measurement
We verify your driveway maintains 2–4% crown slope. Crown loss is the #1 cause of water pooling and driveway failure in NE Ohio.
03
Pothole & Rut Fill
Displaced gravel gets raked back into low spots using your existing material. Stone doesn't disappear — it migrates. We put it back.
04
Full Profile Rake
Power rake the entire surface to redistribute gravel evenly, restoring a smooth, uniform driving surface across the full length.
05
Compaction Pass
Vibratory roller pass with our CAT 275 XE locks stone and fines together. This is what keeps your surface tight and stable through 100+ freeze-thaw cycles.
06
Drainage Check
We inspect ditches, culverts, and edge drainage. Water is the enemy of every gravel driveway — we make sure it has a clear path off.
07
Condition Report Card
You get a written A/B/C/D grade with next-year forecast and recommended add-ons with transparent pricing. No surprises.
GravelBoss CAT 275 XE with vibratory roller compacting a gravel driveway
CAT 275 XE vibratory roller compaction — the backbone of every DriveGuard visit
DriveGuard report card being delivered to a happy homeowner
Every visit ends with a written condition report card and add-on recommendations

How Much Does DriveGuard Cost?

DriveGuard starts at $295 per year for driveways up to 150 feet, with longer driveways priced by length and scope. The annual rate covers the maintenance visit, inspection, and report; larger repairs, extra material, or drainage add-ons are quoted separately before any work begins.

Driveway LengthAnnual PriceWhat's Included
≤ 150 feet$295 flat1 hr machine time + 7-point inspection
150 – 500 feet$295 + $1/ft over 1501 hr base + per-foot premium
500 – 750 feet$295 + $1/ft over 1501 hr base + per-foot premium
750 – 1,000 feet$295 + $1/ft over 1501 hr base + per-foot premium
Shared private laneCustom quoteScope-dependent
Add-On Upcharges (Quoted On-Site)
  • Machine time beyond 1 hour: $75/hr
  • Aggregate (stone/gravel): cost + delivery + 40%
  • Ditch re-cutting: per linear foot
  • Culvert clean-out: flat rate per culvert
  • Edge rebuilding: per linear foot
  • Weed/vegetation removal: time + materials

Is DriveGuard Cheaper Than Waiting?

DriveGuard is usually cheaper than waiting because it catches surface movement, drainage issues, and small potholes before they turn into restoration work. Annual maintenance keeps the repaired driveway in shape, while neglect often means paying for another major repair after several seasons of water damage.

Year 1
$0
Good
Year 2
$0
Fair
Year 3
$0
Declining
Year 4
$0
Failing
Year 5
$3,000+
Restoration
↑ Without maintenance
Year 1
$295
Great ✓
Year 2
$295
Great ✓
Year 3
$495
+ Stone
Year 4
$295
Great ✓
Year 5
$295
Great ✓
↑ With DriveGuard™
Without Maintenance
$3,000+
With DriveGuard™
~$1,675
You Save
$1,325+

How Do You Start DriveGuard?

DriveGuard starts after your driveway is restored or confirmed to be in maintainable condition. You enroll at completion, get priority scheduling, and receive an annual visit each spring. The goal is to keep the driveway performing well instead of waiting for visible failure.

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Step 1: Restore
If needed, we restore your driveway to like-new condition first. Crown, compact, drainage — done right.
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Step 2: Enroll
Sign up for DriveGuard at job completion. $295/yr covers your annual maintenance visit with priority scheduling.
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Step 3: Annual Visit
Each spring, we return for the 7-point inspection: rake, compact, check drainage, photograph everything, and deliver your report card.
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Step 4: Auto-Renew
DriveGuard auto-renews each year. Same price, same service. Cancel anytime — no contract, no penalties.

What Should You Know Before Enrolling in DriveGuard?

DriveGuard is maintenance, not a substitute for rebuilding a failed driveway. It works best after GravelBoss has restored the surface or verified that the driveway is already stable. The plan keeps small problems visible and manageable so you are not surprised by a larger repair later.

Does DriveGuard include gravel or stone?
No. The $295 base price covers 1 hour of machine work — rake, compact, inspect, and report. Any aggregate (stone/gravel) needed is quoted on-site as a separate upcharge: materials + delivery + 40% markup. Most years, you won't need stone.
What if my driveway takes longer than 1 hour?
Additional machine time beyond 1 hour is billed at $75/hr. Your operator will communicate before exceeding the hour so you can approve any overage before it happens.
My driveway is 400 feet — how much is that?
$295 base + $1/ft for the 250 feet over 150 = $545/year. That covers the full 7-point inspection with rake, compact, and report card.
When do you come out?
DriveGuard visits happen in spring (April–May) after the ground thaws and winter damage is most visible. DriveGuard members get priority scheduling before our busy season starts.
Do I need a restoration first?
Not always. If your driveway is already in decent shape, DriveGuard keeps it there. If it needs major work first, we'll recommend a one-time restoration, then enroll you in DriveGuard to protect the investment.
What's the cancellation policy?
DriveGuard auto-renews each year. You can cancel anytime before your scheduled visit — no contracts, no penalties.

Ready to Guard Your Drive?

DriveGuard gives restored driveways a predictable annual maintenance plan with inspection, light correction, reporting, and priority scheduling. Pricing starts at $295 per year, with longer drives and repair add-ons confirmed before work. Enroll when the driveway is stable and keep it that way.

📞 Call (440) 644-4004