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Tough, all weather crushed rock driveways and access roads built to withstand heavy farm machinery & regional weather condtions.

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Tired Of Washouts,Potholes & Puddles ?

A driveway is more than just a road to your house

it is the lifeline to your property

Does This Describe Your Driveway ?

Incorrect grade sending water down the driveway instead of away from it resulting in erosion & washouts

Numerous potholes that need to be avoided risking damage to your vehicle

Overgrown & inadequate spoon drains catching water instead of diverting it

Incorrect driveway topping that washes away every time it rains

You might know a path around the washouts and potholes

An emergency services vehicle doesn't

Frequently Asked Questions

"Our 3 most common asked questions with detailed answers

written by the person who actually does the work "

Question 1: How do I stop the surface from washing away ?

There are 2 things that cause the surface to wash away , the first one is incorrect grade and drainage. If your driveway is not graded on the correct angle the water can't run off & without adequate drainage installed the water will pool up wherever the drainage fails , this results in excess water flowing down your driveway and washing away the surface. The second one is the material used for the surface , a lot of rural propertys have driveways constructed with granitic sand , this material is completly inadequate and will just wash away regardkess of how its graded and what type of drainage is used . The solution is to recut the driveway out to a depth of 100mm , clean out any existing spoon drains and ensure any drainage pipes are not broken or blocked. Apply a 100mm thick cover of aggregate to a size of 20mm and grade to correct fall allowing water to run off to drains and not pool on the driveway , compact and roll the new surface to ensure a tight flat area .

Question 2: What surface do I need ?

The best surface for a rural driveway is a 20mm class 4 aggregate crushed rock or toppings . This can be applied as a standard crushed rock in the darker colour or as cream & beige topping . The 20mm size is the best option for adequate compaction which helps prevent erosion and stops the material from washing down the driveway in heavy rain . For low laying sections prone to excess flooding we recommend a base layer of 80 -100 mm of 40 - 50 mm aggregate compacted and then a second layer of 20mm aggregate . The bigger aggregate forms a solid base and helps prevent the driveway sinking in the softer sections

Question 3: How do I prevent potholes & washouts from occurring ?

There 2 ways to achieve this , first ensure you have the correct surface material & drainage installed and that the driveway is graded to the correct heights enabling the water to run off . The second one is the left in left out method , almost everyone follows the same path in and out of their driveway , over time this will cause slight indentations to form and eventually start to hold water . The better approach is on the way in stay to the left and on the way out stay to the left, this really does help a lot as it transfers the amount of wear and tear across the driveway instead of just in the same place