Residential Driveway Services in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
Whether you need a new driveway laid out, an old one refurbished, or want to expand into a larger space, Masterwork Construction has your back! We strive to be the go to gravel installation company for the southeast region of Wisconsin! Our team stays on top of all the newest gravel techniques and styles. A gravel driveway is a fantastic way to incorporate your driveway into your landscaping! With a variety of rock options, a gravel driveway is one of the only customizable paving options around! A paved driveway can be costly, full of hassle, and require significant maintenance. Laying a gravel driveway is quick and easy for our trained professionals!
- The basic path of the driveway is staked out
- The grass and topsoil are removed
- The ground is flattened and leveled out
- The first level of gravel, or base layer, is laid and compacted
- The middle layer of gravel is laid and compacted
- The top layer of gravel is laid, leveled, and smoothed.
Laying a gravel driveway is much simpler than a concrete driveway. There are quite a few more steps to laying a concrete driveway.
- Contacting 811 is the first step as you have to dig much further down with a concrete driveway
- Mark out the path for the driveway.
- Dig out 4-6 inches deep, adding in a slight incline towards the street for proper drainage.
- Lay the wooden forms around the perimeter.
- Add sand and gravel to add thickness to the base and compact.
- Add steel mesh to reinforce.
- Pour concrete and smooth
- Let it set for a few days and cure completely for up to three weeks.
