Permanent Pothole Repair for Gravel Driveways
If you're filling the same potholes every spring, you're treating the symptom, not the disease. Potholes in gravel driveways are caused by water pooling in sub-base depressions. When cars drive over the puddle, the water is forced down into the soil, creating a 'hydraulic pumping' effect that blows the hole out further. GravelBoss doesn't just fill holes—we rip the base down to the bottom of the pothole, eliminate the depression, and re-compact the entire area so the hole never comes back.
Get Grade Scan — $149Our Permanent Pothole Solution
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Diagnostic Scan: We identify where water is pooling and why it's not shedding to the edges.
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Base Ripping: We use heavy carbide teeth to rip the driveway base layer down to the precise depth of the deepest pothole.
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Material Blending & Grading: We blend the existing stone with the sub-base, eliminating the “bowl” that holds water.
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Multi-Ton Compaction: We use industrial rollers to compact the base into a solid, unyielding surface that sheds water instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my potholes come back after I fill them with gravel?
Because the “bowl” shape of the pothole still exists in the hard dirt below. Until that bowl is ripped out and leveled with the surrounding base, water will keep collecting there and blowing out the new stone.
Do you offer spot repairs?
We typically recommend a full Drive Restore™ grading package instead of spot repairs, because if one section is failing, the crown on the rest of the driveway is likely compromised as well.
How long does repair take?
Most Drive Restore™ jobs are completed in less than one day, outfitting your driveway to last years into the future.
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Get Your Grade Scan
Tell us where your driveway is. We scan the grade, map drainage problems, and show the repair path before any stone moves.
- ✓ $149 diagnostic credited toward service
- ✓ Crown and drainage issues mapped first
- ✓ Fixed repair path before work begins
- ✓ No hourly rates and no guessing
- ✓ Most driveways completed in a single day
Where's Your Driveway?
We'll look up your property to see if we already have info on file.