Contact
- (518) 993-7075
- lappjohn30@gmail.com
- 1475 State HWY 163 Canajoharie, NY 13317
Dig, grade, stone, and drain a great driveway for your home or property.
If you’ve just bought a property and you’re ready to get access for your vehicles, BluRail Excavating provides driveway installation and repair services to dig, grade, stone, and drain a great driveway for your home or property.
For your suburban home that just needs more parking spots or your remote hunting cabin that needs totally new driveway access, BluRail Excavating can help you plan and execute on a functional, well-drained, and long-lasting driveway.
Our services include:
A properly-installed gravel lane is highly durable and can last for many years with minimal maintenance besides periodic raking and monitoring for low spots or potholes, which can be quickly remedied.
Gravel driveways cost much less to install and build than other materials such as asphalt, concrete, and brick, with lower inputs and faster completion times.
A gravel driveway requires minimal maintenance, such as occasional raking to keep it looking neat and tidy, particularly when it’s been graded properly from the start.
Gravel driveways can be customized depending on the type of gravel used and the size of the driveway. From rounded river rocks to red gravel, we’ve done all kinds of driveways.
Gravel driveways are environmentally friendly because they require no chemical or energy-intensive production process, and they allow water to seep through rather than forced runoff.
A gravel driveway is made by first excavating the topsoil and grading the area. This is critical to proper drainage, to avoid erosion and potholes, and to keep your driveway from becoming a muddy mess in no time. A well-graded driveway can add years to your driveway’s lifespan.
We then lay down a layer of heavy-duty geotextile fabric to deter weeds and vegetation growth before adding crushed stone or gravel. The size of the crushed stone or gravel used will depend on the type of soil and the amount and type of traffic the driveway will receive.
The stones are then leveled and compacted with a roller or plate compactor. A layer of larger stones or rocks can be added to the surface of the driveway to prevent erosion and improve the appearance. Finally, stones are often covered with a thin layer of dust or fine gravel to fill gaps between the larger stones and improve compaction.
If you’re considering a driveway installation or a new lane for your home, we’d love to be a part of your project. Our team has the experience, equipment, and commitment to service to help you get a thoroughly-planned and cost-effective driveway in place in no time. For discerning homeowners, there’s no better team than BluRail Excavating.