#1 Driveways, Roads & Parking Lots in Lewis & Cowlitz County
Gravel driveways and roads that drain well and hold up through the wet season & READY FOR ASPHALT.
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A driveway or road is only as good as what's underneath it. Rockridge builds driveways, private roads and parking lots with proper subgrade, drainage and compacted base, so they don't rut, pothole or wash out after one winter.
We build residential driveways and access roads, and prepare commercial parking lots to DOT standards and project specs. Our crews work throughout Lewis and Cowlitz counties.
What’s included
New gravel driveways and private roads
Driveway and road repair, regrading and resurfacing with rock
Culverts, ditches and crowned road profiles for drainage
Subgrade preparation, proof rolling and geotextile fabric
Base course and crushed rock installation and compaction
Commercial parking lot base prep, ready for paving
Our process
Site visit: we look at the route, soils, slope and where water goes.
Estimate: a written price including rock, fabric and any culverts.
Subgrade prep: strip, shape and compact the subgrade.
Drainage: install culverts and ditches, crown the surface.
Rock and compaction: place base and top rock in lifts and compact.
WHY Rockridge
Built for Western Washington rain, with drainage designed in from the start
Commercial work to DOT standards and project specifications
Clearing, grading and road building from one crew
Licensed Washington contractor (WA LIC # ROCKRGE816DF)
Driveway and road FAQ
Why do gravel driveways get potholes? Usually water. Without a crown, ditches or culverts, water sits on the surface and softens the base. Fixing drainage is often the key to a lasting repair. Road fabric is also an important step in the construction process. It prevents the rock from getting mixed into and loss in the wet subgrade.
Do I need fabric under my driveway? On soft or wet soils, geotextile fabric keeps rock from sinking into the mud and makes the driveway last much longer. We recommend using it on any installation in the dry or wet season
Can you fix my existing driveway? Yes. We regrade, add drainage and resurface with fresh rock.
Do you pave? We prepare the subgrade and base to spec, and finish grade so its ready for the paving contractor. However we do generally preform our own trench restoration paving.
Need a new driveway or a road that finally holds up?
Related services: Land Clearing · Excavation & Grading · Stormwater Management
