New Driveways & RV Pads in Mason, MI
Mason is where we live and where Family Grade & Gravel is based. Our shop is on Chickasaw Drive, our trucks come and go off Cedar Street and US-127 every day, and our crew lives within a few miles of the courthouse. Local response time on a Mason job is typically same-day for the visit and next-day for the start.
About Our Work in Mason
Mason is our home town. Most of our crew lives within five miles.
New driveways and RV pads are not just dump-and-go jobs. We start with site evaluation, proper excavation, a compacted base layer, then finish with the right surface aggregate for the load. Whether you are building a brand new home or carving out an RV pad on the side of your property, we handle it from bare ground to finished surface.
Neighborhoods and roads we work in Mason:
Ground Conditions in Mason
Mason sits on rich loam over a clay subsoil, typical for southern Ingham County. Drainage is moderate on flat lots and can be poor on properties tucked into the swales south of Ash Street. Because we live here, we know which streets sit low and which subdivisions drain well, so we adjust base thickness by location instead of using one recipe for every Mason job.
Older Mason drives on the Cedar Street side often sit lower than the road, so runoff pools at the apron and freezes into ice sheets in the winter.
We regrade the apron with 6 inches of 22A and slope the first 15 feet at about 2 percent back toward the road so water sheds to the street gutter instead of pooling at the garage.
Installed a new 320-foot driveway on a wooded lot off Barnes Road this spring. Homeowner wanted a natural country look, so we ran 21AA base with a 23A top and shaped a slight crown for runoff. Total install was three working days including tree clearing and final rolling.
What’s Included
Our new driveways & rv pads work in Mason includes everything below. No surprise extras, no shortcuts.
Brand new driveway construction (gravel)
RV and travel trailer parking pads
Boat and equipment storage pads
Site evaluation and layout
Excavation and removal of topsoil and unsuitable material
Compacted base layer (typically 4-6 inches of base stone)
Surface aggregate (typically 2-3 inches of finish gravel)
Proper crown and drainage on every install
Edge definition and hand-finishing
How It Works
Site Visit
Mark walks the area with you, discusses the intended use (daily driver vs. RV vs. boat), and lays out the dimensions.
Excavate
Topsoil, sod, and unsuitable material are removed to depth. Most pads need 6-10 inches excavated to make room for proper base and surface.
Base Layer
Compacted base stone goes down first. This is what holds up to the weight without settling.
Surface Layer
Finish aggregate (typically 1 1/4 crushed limestone) is spread, leveled, and compacted.
Drainage & Crown
Driveway is crowned for water runoff. Pads are pitched gently away from buildings.
Questions from Mason Homeowners
Do you serve Mason, MI?
Yes, Mason is our home town. Family Grade & Gravel is based on Chickasaw Drive in Mason. We work in town every week.
How quickly can you get to a job in Mason?
Same-day for most estimates and next-day starts on smaller jobs. Larger projects get scheduled within 1 to 2 weeks depending on the season.
How much excavation does a new driveway need?
Most residential driveways need 6-8 inches excavated to make room for a proper base. RV pads usually need 8-10 inches because of the heavier loads.
How much does a new gravel driveway cost?
Cost depends on length, width, and how much excavation is needed. A typical 100-foot residential driveway runs in the $3,000-7,000 range. Free estimates always.
Do RV pads need to be different from regular driveways?
Yes. RVs put a lot of weight on a small footprint, so RV pads need a thicker base layer and a heavier-duty aggregate. We size it for the actual RV.
How long does a new install take?
Most residential driveways are done in 1-2 days. RV pads are typically done in a single day.
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Other Services We Do in Mason
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Get a Free Estimate in Mason
Mark will come out to your property in Mason, walk the job, and give you an honest quote. No pressure, no obligation.