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Potholes
Rework damaged areas, improve the shape, and add or redistribute stone where appropriate.
Gravel Driveway Repair • Hocking County
Gravel driveway repair near Logan and Hocking Hills.
MacLeod Driveway & Stone helps property owners improve rough gravel driveways, rural lanes, cabin access roads, and parking areas affected by potholes, ruts, washouts, soft spots, uneven stone, and poor water flow.
Potholes and ruts
Reshaping and grading
Stone resurfacing
Drainage-focused repairs
Common Driveway Problems
Repair the cause—not only the rough surface.
Adding stone can improve a driveway, but lasting results often depend on how the existing surface is shaped and how water moves across or beside it. The repair approach should match the actual condition of the driveway.
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Ruts and Washboards
Grade and reshape uneven areas to create a smoother and more consistent travel surface.
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Washouts
Address areas where runoff is carrying stone away or cutting channels through the driveway.
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Soft Spots
Evaluate low, wet, or unstable areas and determine whether reshaping, drainage, or additional material may help.
Planning the Work
A practical repair can involve several steps.
Some driveways need only localized grading and stone. Others have recurring water problems, poor crown, weak edges, or deeper soft areas that should be addressed as part of the repair.
Photos and a site visit can help separate a simple resurfacing job from a project that also needs drainage or more substantial preparation.
- Reshape rough and uneven travel areas
- Restore a practical crown where conditions allow
- Redistribute or add driveway stone
- Improve drainage along problem sections
- Compact and finish the repaired surface when appropriate
Repair recommendations are based on visible site conditions and practical construction experience. Subsurface conditions can affect the final scope and performance.
Simple Process
From rough driveway to a practical repair plan.
Customers do not need to know every material, equipment, or construction detail before making contact. Start with the location, the problem, and the result you want.
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Show the problem
Send photos or describe the potholes, ruts, washouts, soft areas, slopes, and water-related issues.
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Review the site
Determine whether the job needs grading, new stone, spreading, drainage work, or an on-site evaluation.
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Complete the repair
Coordinate material, equipment, timing, and the practical work needed to improve access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers before requesting a quote.
Can potholes be fixed without replacing the whole driveway?
Often, yes. The right repair depends on the depth of the potholes, the condition of the surrounding base, water movement, and whether the damaged areas are isolated or widespread.
Will adding more gravel fix a muddy or soft driveway?
Additional stone may help, but persistent soft spots can also involve drainage, low areas, or weak underlying material. The cause should be considered before simply adding more surface stone.
Can you reshape the driveway crown?
Where the driveway width and existing conditions allow, grading can help restore a practical shape that sheds water away from the traveled surface.
Do you repair cabin and rental-property driveways?
Yes. MacLeod works on rural driveways, lanes, cabin access, parking areas, hunting land access, and similar properties around Hocking County.
Can drainage work be included with the repair?
Yes, practical drainage improvements may be included when water is contributing to the driveway damage. Engineered drainage design, permitting, or regulated-waterway work must be arranged separately when required.
Service Area
Serving Logan, Hocking Hills, and surrounding communities.
Local driveway and property work with the flexibility and responsiveness of a homegrown, veteran-owned business.
Logan
Hocking Hills
Hocking County
Laurelville
Nelsonville
Lancaster
New Plymouth
Cabin Properties
Rural Driveways
Hunting Land
Related Services
Other ways MacLeod can improve the property.
Get a Quote
Request a driveway repair evaluation.
Describe the rough areas, water problems, access, driveway length, and the result you are trying to achieve. Photos are especially helpful.
Phone: 740-415-8886
Email:
macleodmh@icloud.com