Driveway & Access Road Builder in Grand County

Where Mountain Driveways Fail

Most bad driveways fail the same three ways: the grade is too steep to climb in snow, water runs down the surface instead of off it, and the base was skipped so spring turns it to ruts. On Grand County's slopes, all three show up in the first year.

We build driveways like the site work we do for foundations: cut to a climbable grade, crowned and ditched so water sheds, culverts where drainage crosses, and compacted structural base under the finish surface.

What We Build

We also plan for winter reality: where the snow gets pushed, where ice will form in shade, and how a delivery truck or fire apparatus actually makes the climb.

• New driveways and private access roads
• Steep-lot grade design with switchbacks where needed
• Culverts, ditching, and drainage control
• Road base and gravel surfacing, compacted in lifts
• Concrete aprons, parking pads, and garage approaches
• Regrading and rescue of failing driveways

Driveway Permits and County Access

New access points onto county roads need permits, and many subdivisions have their own road standards. We bring 35+ years of building experience to county access work and handle the approvals with the dirt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How steep is too steep for a mountain driveway?

As a rule of thumb, sustained grades over about 10 percent get treacherous in snow. Where the lot demands more, we design switchbacks, benching, or a different approach line to keep it drivable year-round.

Gravel or concrete — what should I use?

A properly based gravel drive is the workhorse up here: it flexes with freeze-thaw and is easy to maintain. Concrete makes sense for aprons, parking pads, and garage approaches. Many of our driveways combine both.

Can you fix my existing driveway that washes out every spring?

Usually, yes — washouts are a drainage problem, not a gravel problem. We regrade, add crown and ditching, set culverts where needed, and rebuild the base so the spring melt goes around your driveway instead of through it.