Mountain driveway grading in Evergreen, Colorado
Grading, drainage correction and base preparation for steep and rural driveways, so the water goes where you send it and the surface stays put.
30 years working Evergreen's mountain terrain. Fully insured.
What we do for Evergreen driveways
Driveway grading
Gravel driveway repair for ruts, potholes, washboard and sagging sections, reshaped to a smooth, crowned grade that sheds water and holds up under daily traffic.
More on gravel driveway repairDrainage correction
Redirecting runoff off the driveway and away from your home with culverts, water bars, riprap-lined ditches and sediment basins, so rain and snowmelt stop carving channels and the water leaves without causing erosion.
More on drainage and washout repairBase preparation
Building a firm, compacted road base before mountain gravel or recycled asphalt goes down, because the surface is only as good as what is under it.
More on base, gravel and recycled asphalt
Why mountain driveways wash out
On a slope, water takes the easiest path, and on most driveways that path is the driveway itself. It strips the fines, exposes the base and leaves ruts that collect more water each storm.
Adding gravel on top only hides the problem for a season. We fix the drainage first, then the base, then the surface, so you are not paying to fix the same washout every spring.
Before and after: washout repair
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How the work goes
Read the slope
We look at where water comes from, where it collects and where it leaves.
Correct the drainage
Grade and channel the runoff so it leaves the driveway instead of running down it, then carry it safely away.
Prepare the base
Shape and compact the base to the right crown and depth for your traffic.
Finish the surface
Leave you with a clean, graded driveway and your choice of surface installed.
A finished mountain driveway
Graded to shed water, with a firm surface and a stable cut slope. Send a few photos of yours and we will tell you what to expect.
Text photos of your drivewaySlope protection and erosion control
A driveway is only as stable as the slopes around it. Where the terrain calls for it, we protect cut and fill slopes with erosion control blanket and native seed, so the soil stays in place and the drainage keeps working.
More on erosion control and slope protection
About Evergreen Driveway Grading
Evergreen Driveway Grading is locally owned by Mark, a landscape designer and contractor with 30 years of experience in mountain landscape, hardscape and site work around Evergreen.
That background includes drainage design, machine work, and reading how water, soil and slope behave on mountain terrain. It is why we start every driveway with drainage and base preparation instead of simply adding gravel.
- Fully insured
- 30 years of landscape design and site work
- Drainage first, then base, then surface
- Equipped for steep and challenging terrain
What customers say
I’ve been working with Mark for over five years on my ranch property. With every project, we’ve had professional planning, communication, execution, and results. Highly recommended.
My experience with this company was as efficient and easy as possible. Within two days, my driveway was completely repaired, and the cost was a good value. I’m amazed by how efficient the process was with Evergreen Driveway Grading.
Serving Evergreen and the surrounding foothills
Based in Evergreen, we grade driveways throughout the Jefferson County foothills and nearby mountain communities, from Golden and Morrison to Bailey, Idaho Springs and Black Hawk. Not sure your road is in range? Call and ask.
- Evergreen
- Conifer
- Kittredge
- Idledale
- Indian Hills
- Bergen Park
- Genesee
- Morrison
- Golden
- Pine
- Pine Junction
- Foxton
- Bailey
- Idaho Springs
- Black Hawk
Common questions
How much does driveway grading cost in Evergreen?
Every mountain driveway is different, so there is no one-size price. Our $550 minimum is for the simplest jobs: a few hours of machine work or hand work, using material already on site, with little or no new material. Most driveways fall between $2,000 and $5,000. Long driveways that need a lot of gravel or recycled asphalt, or bigger drainage work like culverts, basins and riprap, cost more, and the largest projects can reach $50,000. We focus on doing the job right, not on the cheapest version of it. Call or text a few photos and we will tell you what to expect.
How long does driveway grading take?
Most jobs take two to three days, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Larger and longer driveways can take considerably longer, and every job is different.
Can you grade a steep mountain driveway?
Yes. We are set up to handle steep and challenging terrain. The steeper the driveway, the more complex the drainage becomes, and steepness also affects which surface material works best. We have the experience to make those judgments and the equipment to do the work.
Why does my gravel driveway keep washing out?
Almost always because water is running down the driveway instead of off it. Fixing the drainage and the base underneath keeps new gravel in place. Water is the most powerful force acting on a mountain driveway, so even a well-drained, well-graded driveway will eventually need maintenance. Our goal is to extend its service life as long as possible through proper design and installation.
When is the best time of year to grade a driveway?
Driveway grading can be done any time the ground isn’t frozen. For the best results, the ground should also not be muddy, and we shouldn’t be in the middle of monsoon season. If I had to pick, the best times are as soon as the ground thaws in spring, and in the fall after the monsoons.
Do you supply the gravel and road base?
Yes. We supply all the materials, so you don’t need to buy or arrange anything. All you need to do is review the plan and approve the cost. We do the rest.
How long does a graded driveway last?
Every site in the mountains is different. Some have more ongoing trouble than others because of terrain and drainage that can’t be changed. Driveways in the best condition can last for decades, while others need ongoing maintenance. The key to making a driveway last is finding the drainage problems and engineering the best fix the budget allows. The better the drainage is handled, the longer the driveway lasts. Because every mountain site is different, no one can promise exactly how long a driveway will last.
Get your driveway graded
Call or text a few photos and the rough length, and we will tell you what to expect.
303-276-4500