Driveway Maintenance for Whidbey Island and Anacortes

If you have a gravel driveway, there are things you can do to enhance the appeal of the driveway and help maintain it for many years of enjoyment.


With regular upkeep and maintenance, a gravel driveway can last anywhere from three to 10 years. If nothing is done to preserve the integrity of the roadbed, it can quickly fall into disrepair. To ensure your driveway lasts as long as possible, regular maintenance is a must.


Here are a few important steps you will want to follow to get the most from your investment.


REMOVE DEBRIS AS NEEDED


While a crushed gravel driveway is a great choice for many reasons, they do require some ongoing maintenance. Periodically raking the driveway is simple way to help with maintenance. Removing debris like sticks, leaves, and other items can help prevent eventually damage. You do not need to remove all small debris, yet you should make it a point to remove any larger debris on a weekly basis. Putting in this effort today will help you avoid significant issues later.


FILL HOLES AND RUTS PROMPTLY


No matter how diligent you are in caring for your driveway, sooner or later you may notice a pothole or rut starting to form. While it is tempting to take gravel from somewhere else on the driveway to fix the problem, doing this will create weak spots within the driveway which can lead to other problems later. Instead of taking gravel from another part of the driveway to fill in those areas, you should instead add new crushed gravel. By filling in as needed with new gravel, you will resolve the problem quickly and allow the entire driveway to retain its strength and integrity.


ADD FRESH GRAVEL


Over time, you will also need to apply additional gravel. By adding new crushed gravel at regular intervals, you will make your driveway more stable, and remedy any low spots you might have missed when adding spot fills. Adding a fresh layer of gravel will help keep your driveway in top condition for many more years to come and help maintain the beauty of the roadway.


LIMIT THE SPEED OF TRAVEL


Although gravel used for driveways is durable, by its nature it is obviously a lot looser than a paved driveway. The gravel used for your driveway can be scattered due to high speeds and jerky, swerving driving patterns. Driving too fast over a gravel driveway can cause damage to the driveway itself. If you want to help prevent depressions and potholes from forming, maintain low speeds and use moderate driving habits to help preserve the integrity of the road base.


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