Need New Driveway

dpg · 02-02-2023, 10:37 AM

Hi.. Time to move onto and address the driveway this year/summer. Going to price new paving which is what's there now. Any recommendations in the Moultonborough area? I have seen Bryant around and their signs they'll be one call. Anybody else with obviously good results from another company. Also, any company that does other alternatives such as stone, gravel, etc? Not really crazy about switching to stone but I would (assume) price-wise it's cheaper(?) Also, any good/bad personal experience with stone?

Thank you!

burgerunh · 02-02-2023, 11:08 AM

The most important part of doing a new driveway will be starting with a good foundation of 12" of crushed gravel and compacting it well. Also when redoing your driveway be sure to address any drainage issues that exist. If you don't take care of the underlying issues, you're new driveway will look just like your old one after 5 years.

thinkxingu · 02-02-2023, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burgerunh

The most important part of doing a new driveway will be starting with a good foundation of 12" of crushed gravel and compacting it well. Also when redoing your driveway be sure to address any drainage issues that exist. If you don't take care of the underlying issues, you're new driveway will look just like your old one after 5 years.

Very good advice.

I would add two things: 1. Confirm dimensions, especially of walkways. When I had my driveway paved, I ok'd "standard width," which I think is 30" or something and wish I'd gone wider.

2. Research binder and top coats, etc. My brother had a much finer top coat applied to his driveway, and it's holding up much better than mine that was just the one layer.

Good luck!

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VitaBene · 02-02-2023, 01:38 PM

We used Porter to repave our 10000 square foot driveway. We had other quotes but Porter's proposal was the most complete. They recommended that we reclaim due to some potatoes pushing through (1 weighed close to a ton). They did a great job.

I am in Moultonborough on the road to da dump if you want to see how it is holding up 2 years in.

FlyingScot · 02-02-2023, 03:30 PM

We like stone a lot, and have not had any issues. One nice thing about stone if you're near the lake is that the porous surface is much better to reduce run off and improve filtration

Susie Cougar · 02-02-2023, 04:00 PM

Our house has had a pea stone driveway since it was built in 1963. We’ve had to add over the years as the plows sometimes push it away. I have always liked the natural look as opposed to paved driveways. But, that’s just my opinion.

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dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,546 Thanks: 147 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Need New Driveway Hi.. Time to move onto and address the driveway this year/summer. Going to price new paving which is what's there now. Any recommendations in the Moultonborough area? I have seen Bryant around and their signs they'll be one call. Anybody else with obviously good results from another company. Also, any company that does other alternatives such as stone, gravel, etc? Not really crazy about switching to stone but I would (assume) price-wise it's cheaper(?) Also, any good/bad personal experience with stone? Thank you!

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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,492 Thanks: 1,533 Thanked 1,586 Times in 811 Posts	Porter We used Porter to repave our 10000 square foot driveway. We had other quotes but Porter's proposal was the most complete. They recommended that we reclaim due to some potatoes pushing through (1 weighed close to a ton). They did a great job. I am in Moultonborough on the road to da dump if you want to see how it is holding up 2 years in.

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burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 82 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	The most important part of doing a new driveway will be starting with a good foundation of 12" of crushed gravel and compacting it well. Also when redoing your driveway be sure to address any drainage issues that exist. If you don't take care of the underlying issues, you're new driveway will look just like your old one after 5 years.

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Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 477 Thanks: 190 Thanked 173 Times in 123 Posts	Our house has had a pea stone driveway since it was built in 1963. We’ve had to add over the years as the plows sometimes push it away. I have always liked the natural look as opposed to paved driveways. But, that’s just my opinion.