Gravel Driveway Repair in the Lehigh Valley

Potholes. Washouts. Ruts that get worse every time it rains. If your home has a gravel driveway or private lane in the Lehigh Valley, you know these problems don’t fix themselves — and dumping a fresh load of stone on top only hides them for a few weeks.

Sullivan Excavating and Landscaping specializes in residential gravel driveway repair that actually lasts. We’re a family-owned, local company serving homeowners across Lehigh and Northampton Counties — from short farm lanes to long rural drives, we’ve restored hundreds of driveways just like yours.

Call 570-856-3408 for an estimate, or use the form below.

Why Adding New Stone Doesn’t Work

When potholes and ruts appear, most people order a load of stone and spread it over the problem areas. Within weeks, the same holes are back. Here’s why: the problem isn’t a lack of stone — it’s what’s happening underneath.

Potholes and washouts are symptoms of compacted, uneven base material and poor drainage. Water can’t shed off the surface properly, so it pools, softens the base, and traffic pounds new holes in the same spots. Until the grading and drainage are corrected, no amount of new stone will hold.

Our Proven Repair Process

1. Grind and reclaim. We grind the existing driveway surface back to a loose, uncompacted state — recycling the stone you already paid for instead of burying it.
2. Regrade for drainage. We reshape the driveway with the correct crown and pitch so water sheds off the surface instead of pooling and carving channels. This is the step that makes the repair permanent.
3. Add fresh stone. We bring in the right amount of new material to restore proper depth — you only pay for the stone you actually need.
4. Blend and compact. We blend the new and reclaimed stone together and compact the surface for a smooth, uniform finish that holds up to traffic and weather.

The result is a driveway that looks brand new and stays that way for years — not weeks.

Gravel Driveway Services for Homeowners

We focus exclusively on residential work, so your driveway is never the small job squeezed between commercial projects:

• Gravel driveway restoration — grinding, regrading, and refreshing driveways of any length, from short farm lanes to long rural drives
• Pothole and washout repair — fixing the root cause, not just filling holes
• Shared private lanes — driveways serving two or three neighboring homes
• New gravel driveway installation — building a new drive? We handle excavation, base, grading, and stone from start to finish
• Driveway drainage corrections — culverts, swales, and grading to keep water off your drive

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does gravel driveway repair cost?

Every driveway is different — cost depends on length, how degraded the base is, drainage corrections needed, and how much new stone is required. Because we reclaim your existing stone, our method typically costs far less than hauling in all-new material. Estimates are always free.

How long will the repair last?

With correct grading and drainage, a properly restored gravel driveway will hold up for years. Occasional regrading maintenance can extend that even further.

Can you fix drainage problems at the same time?

Yes — drainage repair is one of our core services. If your driveway problems are caused by runoff, undersized culverts, or water coming off a slope, we can correct the root cause in the same project. See our Drainage Repair and Erosion Control services.

When is the best time of year to repair a gravel driveway?

Spring through fall is ideal, but we can assess and schedule your project any time. Spring is our busiest season — contact us early to get on the schedule.

Serving the Lehigh Valley

We repair residential gravel driveways and private lanes throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties, including New Tripoli, Germansville, Slatington, Walnutport, Fogelsville, Macungie, Emmaus, Allentown, Whitehall, Northampton, and Bethlehem.