Gravel Driveway Recovery & Restoration FAQ — Northeast Ohio

Most gravel driveway regrading jobs in Northeast Ohio run between $800 and $3,500 depending on length, condition, and whether new stone is needed. We provide fixed-price quotes — no hourly rates, no surprise overages.

Most driveways are completed in a single day. Longer driveways (600ft+) or jobs requiring significant base repair may take two days. We'll give you an exact timeline with your quote.

We primarily use #304 limestone for surface stone — it packs tight and drains well. For base work, we use #57 stone or recycled concrete aggregate. We can also source specialized materials if your driveway requires it.

Absolutely. Drainage is the #1 reason gravel driveways fail. Every job includes proper crowning (higher in the center, sloping to the edges) so water runs off instead of pooling. We also install culverts and swales where needed.

Without maintenance, a gravel driveway typically needs a full restoration every 5 years ($1,500–$4,000). With our DriveGuard™ annual plan ($295/yr), we keep it in top shape year after year — extending its life to 10+ years.

DriveGuard is our annual driveway maintenance plan. For $295/year, we come out every spring and perform a 7-point inspection: visual check, crown measurement, pothole fill, full rake, vibratory roller compaction, drainage check, and a written report card. It covers 1 hour of machine time — no aggregate included.

No. The $295 base covers 1 hour of machine work using your existing material. If your driveway needs fresh stone, we quote it on-site as an add-on — materials + delivery + 40% markup. Most years, you won't need any.

GravelBoss serves all 16 townships of Geauga County, Ohio. We are based in Newbury and work extensively in Chardon, Bainbridge, Chesterland, Burton, and the surrounding townships.

For most residential gravel driveway regrading, no permit is required. Permits may be needed if you're building a new driveway approach to a county road, altering drainage near a waterway, or working within certain township right-of-ways. We'll handle that for you.

Yes. GravelBoss carries full liability insurance and can provide certificates of insurance upon request.

Hourly rates incentivize contractors to work slower. GravelBoss quotes a fixed price based on the job — you know exactly what you pay upfront with no surprise overruns.

We work year-round. Late fall and winter are ideal — frozen ground means no rutting from our equipment. Spring is popular for undoing winter damage. Summer is great for new builds. Book early for fall — it's our busiest season.