Gravel driveway drainage & grading.
Most ruts and potholes are a water problem. If water can't get off your driveway, it will keep tearing it apart — no matter how much gravel you add.
We fix drainage at the source, not cover it up. Then your driveway can stay smooth.
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Signs of a water problem
- Puddles that sit after it rains
- Gravel washed down the hill
- Little streams cutting down the middle
- Soft, muddy spots
- Potholes that keep coming back
How we fix it
Standing water soaks in and softens the ground. Running water carries gravel away. Both need a way off the driveway.
We grade the driveway and re-establish a proper crown so rain runs off the sides. Then we compact it so the surface holds its shape. Grading shapes the driveway; compaction locks it in place.
How we fix it, step by step
- 01
On-Site Visit
We walk your driveway, find the real problem, and give you a clear, honest quote.
- 02
Reclaim & Reshape
We reclaim the valuable buried gravel base, cut out ruts, and re-establish a proper crown so water runs off.
- 03
Base Repair
Soft spots get rebuilt. Drainage problems get fixed at the source — not covered up.
- 04
Finish & Compact
We finish with reclaimed gravel, adding new stone only where needed, then compact the surface.
Common questions
- What is a driveway crown?
- A gentle high point down the middle, so rain runs off to the sides instead of down the center.
- What's the difference between grading and compaction?
- Grading shapes the driveway so water runs off. Compaction presses the gravel tight so it stays put.
- Why do steep driveways wash out?
- Water moves faster downhill and carries more stone with it. Steep driveways fail first.
- How long does it take?
- Most driveways are finished within a day.
Before you buy tons of expensive gravel, call us.
We serve Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill and all of Williamson County, TN. Call 931-548-5022, email us at visionhelos@gmail.com, or request your free estimate today.
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