If you have experienced driving on a driveway that wasn’t installed properly with the right grading, you know that it isn’t an enjoyable experience. Having your driveway installed properly with the right grading will help you enjoy the driveway for years to come. It is incredibly important that grading is done right. D’Amorie Construction is here to talk about some of the issues that can be a result of improper driveway grading and why you want to make sure yours is done right.
Different Types of Driveways
When you are choosing the right driveway for your property, you will have a few different options to choose from. There are three different types of driveways that are most common concrete, asphalt, and gravel. It doesn’t matter what type of driveway you decide is best for your property, grading is going to be vital in the longevity of the driveway.
What Does it Mean to Grade a Driveway?
When you hear someone talking about or referring to grading on a driveway, they are talking about the leveling and sloping of the driveway. This helps to ensure there is proper drainage on the driveway. Sometimes there is soil will be added or removed to help the contractor achieve a level driveway with the perfect slope. Issues that homeowners experience when they don’t have proper driveway grading include:
– Potholes
– Water damage
– Uneven surfaces
– Shorter lifespan
– Deterioration
How Do You Grade a Driveway
Most homeowners want their driveway to last as long as possible without any issues. Here is what the driveway grading process looks like to help homeowners achieve this goal:
– The area will be measured and marked clearly before the process is started.
– Leveling will take place using large equipment or done by hand to make sure the contractor has a level surface to work with.
– Slopes will then be created on either side of the driveway so that the water can properly drain away.
– If there are any low spots, they will be filled in. If there are high spots present, they will be leveled out using a rake.
– Once the driveway grading has been completed, the soil will be tightly compacted with a tamper or a plate compactor.
Driveway Maintenance is Important
It is important that you are caring for an maintaining your driveway to get the most out of your driveway. Throughout the years, homeowners should be checking for cracks, holes and other signs of wear and tear should be repaired to avoid premature replacement.
Driveway Grading Installation, Repair, Maintenance & More in Orchard Park, Blasdell, West Seneca, Lackawanna, Cheektowaga, Buffalo NY & Western New York
If you are getting ready to have your driveway installed, it is important that you enlist the help of the professionals at D’Amorie Construction to make sure you have the right grading installed so you can enjoy your driveway for years to come. We have the training and experience to make sure your driveway is installed properly. Call us today!
