Concrete Driveway

Preparing a gravel base for concrete driveway

Eventually gravel driveways can end up with weeds and grass more visible than stones. Concrete is an excellent replacement driveway surface that is smooth and long lasting. Installed properly with expansion joints and slope to avoid standing water makes for a maintenance free driveway.

Resolve Property Drainage Issues

Dry creek bed Y

This property had water and drainage issues that caused a swampy and unusable yard. Storm water often flooded the lawn and washed out and eroded the driveway. The lowest part of the lawn became a dry creek bed and the slope of the property is used to drain and infiltrate the excess water. The driveway […]

Concrete Pad for Shed

Finished concrete pad for shed

This pad is placed just off the driveway and next to a metal fence. The first step is to mark the outline of the pad and then to excavate the area. Then the area is prepared for the concrete pour. Forms are built around the perimeter, rebar is placed within the pour area for additional […]

Gravel Base for Equipment Shed

Basic gravel base foundation for equipment shed

This basic gravel base foundation pad was topped off with a layer of screenings after the building was placed. The compacted stone screenings create a suitable floor on the inside of the equipment shed. The pad slopes away from the shed to improve drainage for storm water around the shed.