Creating a Gravel Driveway Extension: A Step-by-Step Guide

💡The gravel driveway extension will be about 12 feet wide and will curve up from the base to the garage.

🔌The existing electrical lines in the path of the driveway were confirmed to be deep enough not to be affected by the digging.

🌱Grass seeds were planted in the cleared areas along the driveway to create an attractive landscape.

🔄The soil and organic material removed from the driveway were repurposed to fill in a valley with exposed roots and rocks.

🚧Geotextile fabric was used as a base to provide support and prevent sinking in the gravel driveway.

What materials were used for the driveway extension?

—A three-quarter inch minus gravel mix was used for the driveway extension. It consists of crushed stones, sand, and dust.

Will the driveway extension be prone to potholes?

—The base of the driveway extension is well-packed and the three-quarter inch minus gravel was compacted, reducing the likelihood of potholes. However, regular maintenance may be required over time.

How wide is the driveway extension?

—The driveway extension is approximately 12 feet wide.

What was done with the removed soil and organic material?

—The soil and organic material removed from the driveway were used to fill in a valley with exposed roots and rocks, improving the landscape.

What is the purpose of the geotextile fabric?

—Geotextile fabric was used as a base for the gravel driveway extension to provide support and prevent sinking in areas with loose materials.

00:03Introduction to the project: creating a gravel driveway extension from the base to the garage.

00:18Confirmation that the existing electrical lines in the path of the driveway are deep enough not to be affected by the digging.

01:10Planting grass seeds in cleared areas along the driveway to enhance the landscape.

01:57Using the removed soil and organic material to fill in a valley with exposed roots and rocks.

08:46Explanation of the three-quarter inch minus gravel mix used for the driveway extension.

14:30Discussion about the width of the driveway extension, which is approximately 12 feet.

17:00Completion of the base clearing and preparation for the gravel driveway extension.

23:20Final steps of spreading and leveling the gravel to complete the driveway extension.