Gravel Driveway Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Gravel driveways need a lighter touch, since a blade set too low peels up rock along with the snow and leaves ruts and bare patches. Our operators set plow shoes and adjust technique to skim the snow while leaving your gravel in place. This matters on the many rural Western Washington properties where gravel is the standard driveway surface. We also treat with traction material rather than heavy salt that can wash the surface into muddy channels.

Benefits

Removes snow without scattering gravel; adjustable blade height to protect the surface; prevents ruts and bare patches; traction material suited to gravel; expertise with rural driveway surfaces

Our Process

1) We set plow shoes to ride above the gravel; 2) We skim snow while leaving the surface intact; 3) We hand-finish edges and tight spots; 4) We apply sand or traction grit for grip

What Affects the Cost

Driveway length and width; depth of accumulated snow; condition and looseness of the gravel; slope requiring traction material; frequency across the storm season

Best Time of Year

Gravel driveway clearing runs through the rural snow window from late fall into spring.