Do It Yourself Driveway Installation

Preparation

• 1

  Remove any surface material to a depth of 6 to 10 inches.

• 2

  Tamp the surface with a compactor or a tamper to make sure the ground is tightly compacted.

• 3

  Lay down plastic sheeting to prevent grass and weeds from growing up through the gravel.

• 4

  Rake in the first load of gravel to a depth of 2 to 4 inches, using No. 3 gravel, which is a large size gravel rock. Rake the gravel in place so the midpoint of the driveway is slightly higher than the sides so water can easily run off of the driveway.

• 5

  Place another 2- to 4-inch layer of No. 57 size gravel, which is slightly smaller than No. 3 gravel and rake it into place. Check the midpoint of the driveway to keep the crown intact for drainage.

• 6

  Finish the driveway with a 2- to 4-inch layer of number 21-A gravel which is very fine. Rake it into place, checking the crown for drainage.