Fix My Gravel Road | Gravel driveway or road repair and mainenance

The health and safety of our team and the customers we serve is our top priority.

Though our work in the outdoors constitutes a lower risk than many other jobs, our team is still taking all reasonable precautionary steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including sanitizing our equipment, wearing PPE (masks and gloves) as appropriate, and maintaining a safe physical distance from our clients. To learn more about the state of the virus and actions to take, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/

Grading land and laser leveling building sites, ball diamonds, and parking lots

Drilling foundation holes for patio decks, fence posts, and pole barns

Trail building and maintenance

Finish grading and soil prep for planting grass or food plots

Soil prep for equine exercise areas

Stump removal

Level 1: Restoring the road surface

We grade to fill in potholes and restore proper water drainage by working with the materials you have on site. This is a very low-cost approach to repair an immediate problem by flattening potholes and creating ditches to give water a place to so it does not pool on the driveway or road. However, this may only last one season as, depending on rainfall and road usage, potholes may re-form.

Level 2: Enhancing the road surface for seasonal use

We raise the elevation of the road to establish a crown for proper drainage and top it with limestone to provide a hard, smooth surface that should last for years with annual light maintenance. It makes snow plowing a breeze after the ground freezes, avoiding the spring thaw mess of ruts and potholes. Though it’s more expensive up front, this really is the best method if you’re a permanent resident who plans to retain the property for longer than 3 years, or if you’re a seasonal resident who want to access the property year-round because you end up saving damage to your vehicles, and your road, in the long term.

Level 3: Building a driveway or road

If you’ve just purchased land and want to build a driveway to provide access to your building site, contact us for a free estimate.

Level 4: Annual maintenance

All gravel or dirt roads should be maintained annually. For dirt or gravel/sand mix roads, we recommend twice annually in the fall and spring for permanent residents, annually in the spring for seasonal residents. For a limestone-based surface, you only need light annual maintenance in the spring.

What Surprises are you in for this Spring?

March 19, 2019

The spring melt is underway and once again water and mother nature are conspiring against you. As the days get longer and the temperatures start to rise your road will go through many melt / freeze cycles that will begin to cause damage. More than likely when all the snow melts you will have standing … Read More

Project of the Month – West Branch Lake -Wetmore, Michigan

August 21, 2018

Our project of the month was from a homeowner who wanted to eliminate the mud, ruts and pooling water from occurring during after rain storms and the spring snow melt due to the limestone gravel being mixed with sand and clay. With heavy rains the previous night, Friday was a perfect day to rejuvenate this … Read More

The Secret Sauce – Gravel Road Repair

March 6, 2018

Our 4-step process to gravel road repair has proven to be MUCH more effective than just topping off the road with new gravel or grading with a blade. Winter weather, snowplowing, spring thaws and summer rain all combine with automobile traffic and take a toll on gravel roads. The common theme is that water coming … Read More

“When we purchased our home it was on a gravel road that was in terrible condition with many potholes and graded poorly. We actually experienced some damage to our vehicle tires due to the poor condition of the road. Dave not only fixed the potholes, but the road is so smooth now and has lasted perfectly through the harsh winter season. We really were impressed with his knowledge of gravel road repair, attention to details and the quality equipment he uses! We are very thankful.”

Dan & Paula Murphy – Wiggins Point Trail, Thompson

“For 15 years I have maintained a narrow gravel road with a 7-foot blade on the back of my tractor. Over the years it has been necessary to add lots of gravel but rough patches and potholes still developed. Dave Grabski of Fix My Gravel Road greatly improved the situation. Dave has the skill and equipment that effectively smoothes and levels the road. He is able to finish the surface various grades that allow for good drainage and the prevention of potholes. The result is an improved road that requires little maintenance.”

Dan & Char Crosby – Whitecaps Trail, Thompson

“Dave, just wanted to say you exceeded my expectations. Your professionalism, courtesy and kindness was greatly appreciated. I loved the results and will recommend your company to everyone.”

Pam – Bon-I-Quay Lane, Curtis

“Our road was constantly full of potholes. We would fill them in only to have them reappear a few days later. Dave was able to remove them with his specialized equipment. He also graded and sloped the road for drainage to prevent the potholes from returning. The road is now in the best shape in years, and I am confident that it will remain that way for some time to come.”

David Hewitt – Sunset Beach Road, Manistique

“Dave has the right size equipment to do the job on a private gravel road — big enough to grade the road properly, but not so huge as to be obtrusive. Barque Point Trail is much more drivable than it has been in the past.”

Tom White – Barque Point Trail, Thompson

“From mud to a real good roadway. Thank you Dave, we are pleased to have done business with you.”

Lorraine & Robert – E Gulliver Lake Road, Gulliver

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The health and safety of our team and the customers we serve is our top priority.

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Serving Michigan's upper peninsula

We've got the know-how to repair your residential, private, and camp roads and driveways

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