Gravel Driveways, Parking Areas & Pads
A gravel driveway is only as good as what's under the top layer. We dig out soft ground, build a base of larger crushed stone, top it with a finer stone that packs tight, and grade it so water runs off instead of making ruts.
How we build them
- Excavate. Remove topsoil and soft spots so the stone sits on solid ground.
- Fabric if needed. On wet or clay-heavy ground, a geotextile fabric keeps the stone from sinking into the soil.
- Base course. Larger crushed stone, compacted.
- Top course. Finer crushed stone that locks together, compacted again.
- Crown and drainage. A crown or cross slope so water sheds to the sides, plus ditches or culverts where needed.
We bring the stone
With our own dump truck, we haul the stone in ourselves, which keeps the job moving. Need stone for your own project? We deliver. See gravel delivery.
Where we do gravel driveways & pads
From our shop in Norwich we cover Chenango County and Central New York, including:
Our work, not stock photos.
Every photo here is a Bennett's job from our own crew.
Straight answers.
Don't see yours? Call (607) 244-5118. You'll talk to the people doing the work.
What gravel is best for a driveway?
A crushed stone with mixed sizes and fines, which packs tight, works better than round stone that rolls. Our gravel driveway guide covers the common types sold around here.
Can you fix my existing gravel driveway?
Yes. Regrading, adding stone, fixing potholes and drainage, or rebuilding it from the base up.
Helpful guides
How to Build a Gravel Driveway That Lasts
How a gravel driveway is built to last in Central NY: excavation, fabric, base stone, crusher run and top stone, crown and drainage. Stone names explained.
Gravel Calculator
Work out tons and yards of stone for a driveway or pad.
Concrete vs. Asphalt Driveways in Central New York
Concrete or asphalt for a driveway in Central NY? Lifespan, upkeep, winter salt, plowing and repairs compared by a Norwich concrete and excavation contractor.
Does Your Project Need a NY Stormwater Permit?
When New York's construction stormwater permit applies to site work: one acre of soil disturbance statewide, smaller in some watersheds.
How to Prepare a Building Lot
Bought land in Central NY? The order of work to get a lot ready to build on: soils, permits, driveway, clearing, utilities, foundation dig and final grade.
New York Crushed Stone Sizes, Explained
What New York stone names mean: 1A, #1, #2, #3, crusher run, screenings and Item 304 subbase, with the typical uses for driveways, slabs and drainage.
Gravel Driveway Maintenance
Keep a gravel driveway in shape in Central NY: fixing potholes the right way, restoring the crown, adding the right stone, mud season and plowing tips.
Driveway Culverts and Ditches
Who sets driveway culvert size in NY, Cornell rules of thumb for pipe size and cover, ditch slopes, and how to keep road water from washing out your driveway.
Gravel vs. Concrete Driveways
Gravel or concrete for a Central NY driveway? Cost drivers, upkeep, plowing, salt, mud season and long rural drives compared, plus the hybrid many people pick.
Tell us about your gravel driveways & pads project
(607) 244-5118Call or text, or send the form. Tell us what you're thinking and where the job is, and we'll get back to you.
- Phone
- (607) 244-5118
- natebenn03@gmail.com
- Based in
- Norwich, NY