Forestry Mulching
Brush, undergrowth, and small trees ground into a clean mulch layer on-site in a single pass — the low-impact way to clear Northshore land.
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A gravel driveway gives you a solid drive, usually for less money up front than a poured one. We build new gravel driveways and repair worn ones across Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, Abita Springs, Slidell and Folsom. W2 Commercial Construction is a Louisiana State Licensed Contractor, LA State Lic# 78829. We have worked Northshore ground for more than 20 years.
Gravel driveway installation starts with the base under the rock. We cut the drive to grade, lay a compacted base layer, then spread the surface rock. A crown down the middle sends rain to the shoulders. Rock arrives on our own dump trucks, part of our fill dirt delivery and hauling by the truckload.
We build the drive in layers, the way a road is built. The minimum recommended depth for a gravel driveway is 5 to 6 inches, installed in layers. Most installations use a 3 to 4 inch base layer of crusher run or crushed stone. That gets topped with 2 to 3 inches of surface rock.
A crown is the shape that keeps rain moving off the drive. The federal gravel roads guide puts the recommended crown at about 1/2 inch per foot, or 4 percent. We compact each layer, shape the crown, then set the edges so rock stays on the drive. Side ditches and low spots come out of the same grading and dirt work we do on building pads.
Rock that stays put needs stone, sand and fines in the mix. #610 limestone is 1-inch-and-down crushed limestone with fines, and it compacts hard. That makes it the usual pick for a base layer and for a driveway surface. #57 limestone is 3/4-inch crushed limestone, used for driveways, walkways, drainage work and base layers.
We also produce recycled crushed concrete, and it works as base or surface rock. Louisiana builds to the 2021 residential code, in force here since January 1, 2023. That code allows a 4-inch base course of crushed stone or crushed concrete under a slab. If you would rather have a poured drive, see our concrete driveways and slabs work.
Water is what tears up a gravel drive on the Northshore. Covington averages 62.51 inches of rain a year, and local Abita soils are slowly permeable. A seasonal high water table sits 1 to 3 feet below the surface December through April. Rock pressed into soft, wet ground turns into potholes, ruts and washboard.
Repair starts by cutting out the soft spots and pulling the ruts back to grade. We add base rock where the drive is thin, then compact it in layers. If the entrance holds water, the pipe under it may be crushed or too small. We regravel long drives and farm lanes around Folsom and Mandeville the same way.
A parish site work permit covers paving, grading, excavation or fill in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish. It applies when no building permit or subdivision work order already covers the work. Parish code also bars fill that causes adverse drainage impacts on an adjacent parcel.
Fill limits matter when a drive has to come up out of a low spot. In a critical drainage area, driveway fill must not exceed 6 inches above natural ground. On a lot 90 feet or less in width, the cap is 12 inches above natural grade. We sort the paperwork out with you before the first load of rock rolls in.
Free, no-obligation estimates across the Northshore & Greater New Orleans.
(985) 966-2584From the first call to the final pass, here’s exactly how your project runs.
Call us or fill out the quick estimate form. We’ll talk through your land development, sitework, concrete, or fencing project and set up a time to look at the property.
We walk your property, assess the site conditions, and recommend the right plan for your goals, timeline, and budget — with honest, upfront advice.
You get a detailed, no-surprise estimate and a schedule. Once you’re ready, we lock in your project date and stage the equipment and crew.
Our experienced team shows up on time and gets it done right — clearing, grading, pouring, or building with precision, care, and a clean job site.
Common questions about gravel driveways across the Northshore & Greater New Orleans. Don’t see yours? Give us a call — we’re happy to help.
Brush, undergrowth, and small trees ground into a clean mulch layer on-site in a single pass — the low-impact way to clear Northshore land.
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Digging, trenching, cut-and-fill, and pond work backed by heavy equipment and 20+ years on Northshore soil.
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Land leveling, fill dirt, cut-and-fill, and finish grading that gives your project a stable base and water that drains the right way.
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Stumps ground out below the surface and roots cleared, so you get back a clean, usable, build-ready spot.
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House and building pads, slab prep, soil stabilization, and drainage — a stable, level, code-ready base for your build.
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Driveways, slabs, foundations, parking lots, and stamped concrete — high-strength flatwork engineered for South Louisiana soil and climate.
Learn MoreTwo decades of hands-on work across the Northshore — from backyard fences to full commercial sitework. We’ve handled it, and we get it right.
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Land development, sitework, concrete, fencing, and decking under one roof — no juggling subs. We take your project from raw dirt to finished.
Reliable folks doing honest work — transparent pricing, clear communication, and a clean job site, every time.
Reliable, honest work — straight from the people we’ve built for.
“Excellent work provided by reliable and honest folks. Dane can take care of any excavation, landscaping or building job. Highly recommended!”
“Best fence work I’ve ever seen. Highly recommended — reasonable prices, great people!”
“Knowledgeable, professional and friendly guy. He and his crew did a great job on my fence and gates. The two six-foot gates he built are very sturdy.”
Planning a land development, sitework, concrete, or fencing project on the Northshore? Reach out today for a free, no-obligation estimate — and see why local property owners make W2 their first call.