Gravel Driveway Repair &
Restoration Cost Guide
Drive Rake costs from $1,050 (including the $300 equipment setup fee). Drive Restore costs from $1,500 and Drive Rebuild from $2,800, setup included; longer driveways cost more. DriveGuard maintenance is $295 to $395 a year. Every job is priced by the job, not by the hour, and quoted in writing before work starts.
Get Grade Scan — $149Which GravelBoss Repair Tier Fits Your Driveway?
Drive Rake works the surface of a mostly sound driveway, Drive Restore fixes grade and drainage with your existing stone, and Drive Rebuild adds fresh stone when the base is too far gone. Every tier starts with the same goal: recover the driveway you already paid for before recommending more gravel.
Drive Rake
Best for: Driveways with minor rutting, potholes, or uneven surfaces that still have adequate stone depth.
- Full-width raking with the Ruckus Rake
- Potholes and ruts filled from your own stone
- Surface leveling and smoothing
- Compaction for a finished surface
- Surface only: does not correct drainage
Drive Restore
Best for: Driveways with significant grading issues, poor drainage, or years of neglect — but the stone is still there.
- Everything in Drive Rake
- Crown rebuilt so water runs off both edges
- Shoulders shaped so water runs off the drive
- Compaction as its own step
- No new stone required
Drive Rebuild
Best for: Driveways with severe stone loss, failed drainage, or persistent standing water that need a complete reset.
- Everything in Drive Restore
- New gravel material (delivered and spread)
- Edge drainage along the drive
- Full crown build from subgrade
- Final grading and compaction
What Affects Your Gravel Driveway
Repair Cost in Ohio?
Gravel driveway repair cost depends on length, width, slope, drainage, existing stone depth, and how badly water has damaged the surface. Simple maintenance can stay near the low end, while failed crowns, edge washouts, and fresh stone needs push the project into restoration or rebuild pricing.
Driveway Length
Longer driveways require more passes and material. Most residential driveways range from 100 to 500 feet.
Driveway Width
Standard single-lane driveways (10-12 ft) cost less than wide double-lane or turnaround areas (20+ ft).
Condition & Severity
A driveway with minor rutting costs less to restore than one with severe washouts, standing water, or years of neglect.
Slope & Grade
Hilly driveways take more grading work to control where the water runs.
Drainage Needs
A drive that holds water needs its crown rebuilt (Drive Restore) or edge drainage added (Drive Rebuild), which moves it up a tier.
Stone Condition
If your existing stone is still adequate, Drive Restore reworks it instead of charging you for stone you do not need.
Equipment Access
Tight turns, overhanging trees, or narrow gate entries may require additional maneuvering time.
Is Regrading Cheaper Than
Dumping More Gravel Every Year?
Usually, when the driveway still has usable stone. A tailgate dump spreads new stone over the old shape, so the holes come back where the water still sits. Drive Restore corrects the crown and the drainage first, so the stone you already have keeps working instead of becoming another material bill.
How Much Does DriveGuard™
Cost Each Year?
DriveGuard is $295 to $395 per year for annual gravel driveway maintenance after restoration, for driveways up to 150 feet. The visit catches small problems before they become full repairs: it checks drainage, corrects early ruts or potholes, tightens the surface, and gives you a written report.
- 7-point driveway inspection
- Full-width rake and leveling
- Pothole and rut correction
- Crown and grade verification
- Drainage check
- Compaction pass
- Written report card with photos
Is GravelBoss insured, and what is guaranteed?
- Insured
- GravelBoss is insured; a certificate of insurance is available on request.
- Quoted in writing
- You get a written proposal with the price and the scope before any work starts. Every published price is on the pricing page.
- Guaranteed
- Every job carries the same warranty, written into our proposal terms: “90-day workmanship warranty from date of completion. Covers defects in grading, compaction, and material placement. Does not cover: normal wear and settling, snow plow damage, heavy vehicle damage (>10 tons), acts of nature, customer modifications, or failure to maintain drainage channels.”
- Local
- Based at 14669 Castlewood Dr, Newbury Township, Geauga County. (440) 644-4004, or send us your driveway.
What Should Homeowners Know Before
Pricing Gravel Driveway Repair?
The biggest pricing mistake is buying gravel before finding out why the driveway failed. A Grade Scan measures the driveway and tells you whether it needs maintenance, restoration or a rebuild, so the price is tied to the driveway's condition, not guesswork.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. The smallest job is Drive Rake, from $1,050 (including the $300 equipment setup fee). Every tier price includes the same $300 setup fee, which covers bringing the equipment to your driveway and back. These are the figures our quote engine uses to write your proposal.
Do you charge by the hour?
No. Every GravelBoss job is priced by the job, in a written proposal, before work begins. The price is based on driveway size, condition and service tier, not on how long it takes. The one hourly figure we publish is DriveGuard machine time beyond the first hour.
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit and debit cards pay the listed price; we never add a card surcharge. Paying by bank transfer (ACH), cash or check takes 2.5% off the listed price. The deposit is paid by card or bank transfer when you approve your proposal, and the balance is due on the day the work is finished. Checks are accepted for the final payment only, never for the deposit.
Can I get an estimate without a site visit?
Yes. The instant quote gives you a planning range from your address and driveway size. A Grade Scan ($149) is a measured survey of the driveway's grade and drainage, and your written proposal is based on it.
How Do You Know Your Price
Before We Show Up?
Start with the instant quote for a planning range, or a Grade Scan so GravelBoss can measure the driveway before quoting the repair. Your written proposal is tied to the actual grade, drainage and surface needs, and priced by the job instead of by the hour.