Driveway Reconditioning & Ditch Clearing

Driveway Reconditioning & Ditch Clearing in North Idaho and Spokane Gravel driveways and private roads take a beating from North Idaho winters, spring runoff, and heavy trucks. Stone Fox Construction reconditions worn gravel driveways and clears ditches and culverts across Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol, Spirit Lake, Spokane, and the surrounding area. What's included Filling potholes and ruts. Regrading and re-crowning the driveway surface so it sheds water. Adding and compacting fresh top rock where the surface has worn thin. Cleaning out roadside ditches. Clearing and reestablishing culvert inlets and outlets. Replacing crushed or undersized culverts. Cutting back brush that encroaches on the road. Why reconditioning works Potholes are a symptom. The cause is almost always water sitting on the surface or running down the middle of the drive. Filling holes without fixing the crown and ditches just means doing it again next year. We regrade the driveway so water moves off to the sides and clear the ditches and culverts so it has somewhere to go. The result is a smoother drive that stays that way longer. Best timing Late spring, after the ground firms up from runoff, is ideal. Fall reconditioning gets your drive ready for winter. We can also handle HOA and shared private roads. Frequently asked questions Do I need new rock? Not always. Sometimes the existing rock just needs to be pulled back from the edges and re-crowned. We'll tell you if fresh rock is needed. How often should a gravel driveway be regraded? It depends on traffic, slope, and drainage. Many driveways benefit from reconditioning every few years, sooner if they're steep or see heavy use. Can you fix a driveway that washes out every spring? Yes. Washouts usually mean the drive needs a crown, ditches, or a culvert. We'll fix the cause. Related services: Gravel Driveway Installation, Drainage Services, Clearing & Grading Services. Call (208) 786-0973 or request a free estimate online.