Mountain driveway grading in Evergreen, Colorado
Grading, drainage correction and base preparation for steep and rural driveways, so the water goes where you send it and the surface stays put.
Serving Evergreen for 30 years. Fully insured.
What we do for Evergreen driveways
Driveway grading
Reshaping rutted, washboarded or sagging driveways to a smooth, crowned grade that sheds water and holds up under daily traffic.
Drainage correction
Redirecting runoff off the driveway and away from your home, so rain and snowmelt stop carving channels down the middle.
Base preparation
Building a firm, compacted base before mountain gravel or recycled asphalt goes down, because the surface is only as good as what is under it.
Why mountain driveways wash out
On a slope, water takes the easiest path, and on most driveways that path is the driveway itself. It strips the fines, exposes the base and leaves ruts that collect more water each storm.
Adding gravel on top only hides the problem for a season. We fix the drainage first, then the base, then the surface, so you are not paying to fix the same washout every spring.
How the work goes
Read the slope
We look at where water comes from, where it collects and where it leaves.
Correct the drainage
Grade and channel the runoff so it leaves the driveway instead of running down it.
Prepare the base
Shape and compact the base to the right crown and depth for your traffic.
Finish the surface
Leave you with a clean, graded driveway and your choice of surface installed.
A finished mountain driveway
Graded to shed water, with a firm surface and a stable cut slope. Send a few photos of yours and we will tell you what to expect.
Text photos of your drivewaySlope protection and erosion control
A driveway is only as stable as the slopes around it. Where the terrain calls for it, we protect cut and fill slopes with erosion control blanket and native seed, so the soil stays in place and the drainage keeps working.
About Evergreen Driveway Grading
Evergreen Driveway Grading is locally owned. The owner is a landscape designer and contractor with 30 years of experience in mountain landscape, hardscape and site work.
That background includes drainage design, machine work, and reading how water, soil and slope behave on mountain terrain. It is why we start every driveway with drainage and base preparation instead of simply adding gravel.
- Fully insured
- 30 years of landscape design and site work
- Drainage first, then base, then surface
- Equipped for steep and challenging terrain
What customers say
I’ve been working with Mark for over five years on my ranch property. With every project, we’ve had professional planning, communication, execution, and results. Highly recommended.
My experience with this company was as efficient and easy as possible. Within two days, my driveway was completely repaired, and the cost was a good value. I’m amazed by how efficient the process was with Evergreen Driveway Grading.
Serving Evergreen and the surrounding foothills
Based in Evergreen, we grade driveways throughout the Jefferson County foothills and nearby mountain communities, from Golden and Morrison to Bailey, Idaho Springs and Black Hawk. Not sure your road is in range? Call and ask.
- Evergreen
- Conifer
- Kittredge
- Idledale
- Indian Hills
- Bergen Park
- Genesee
- Morrison
- Golden
- Pine
- Pine Junction
- Foxton
- Bailey
- Idaho Springs
- Black Hawk
Common questions
How much does driveway grading cost in Evergreen?
Every driveway is different in size and complexity. Our job minimum is $550, which covers very small, light grading that needs no materials. Most driveways in Evergreen and the surrounding mountain areas need considerably more work, and the price reflects the time and materials the job requires. Call or text a few photos and we will tell you what to expect.
How long does driveway grading take?
Most jobs take two to three days, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Larger and longer driveways can take considerably longer, and every job is different.
Can you grade a steep mountain driveway?
Yes. We are set up to handle steep and challenging terrain. The steeper the driveway, the more complex the drainage becomes, and steepness also affects which surface material works best. We have the experience to make those judgments and the equipment to do the work.
Why does my gravel driveway keep washing out?
Almost always because water is running down the driveway instead of off it. Fixing the drainage and the base underneath keeps new gravel in place. Water is the most powerful force acting on a mountain driveway, so even a well-drained, well-graded driveway will eventually need maintenance. Our goal is to extend its service life as long as possible through proper design and installation.
Get your driveway graded
Call or text a few photos and the rough length, and we will tell you what to expect.
303-276-4500