Regrading the Driveway
September 2022 – June 2023 · 8 photos · yard and landscape
The driveway approach off the road had washed and rutted to the point where any rain dumped water back toward the house. I cleared the edges, regraded the apron with a skid steer crew, and brought a paving crew in to finish the asphalt. Cleaner line off the road, water sheds the right way, and the cars stop dragging on the lip.
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During Raked back the overgrown vinca off the gravel edge before regrading.
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Before Drive swept clean between the stone walls. Rakes laid out for the regrade pass.
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During Skid steer crew regrading the road slope after the drainage work was buttoned up.
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During Paving crew shaping the apron at the road. Spent a lot of time getting that pitch right.
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During Yard beside the drive cleared and graded after tree work and brush removal.
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During Old walkway pulled out alongside the steps so the new drive edge could tie in clean.
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During Yard at dusk after the day's grading. Solar lamp the only thing left lit.
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After Fresh asphalt down with the lake in the background. Worth the wait.
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