Common requests
- Turnarounds at the house so you can drive out forward.
- Wider sections where two cars need to pass or where the edge keeps breaking.
- Guest parking pads off the main drive.
- Pull-outs on long drives for passing and snow storage.
- Trailer and RV parking built with a heavier section.
Building on a slope
Adding a turnaround on a hillside often means cutting into the uphill side or building up the downhill side. Fill has to be placed and compacted in layers, and the downhill edge needs support so it doesn't slump. We'll explain what that takes at the site walk.
Snow storage
Plan where the plowed snow goes. A wide shoulder or pull-out keeps snow piles off the pavement and lets meltwater drain away instead of refreezing across the drive.
Emergency access
Turnarounds and adequate width also help fire trucks and ambulances. See fire access driveways.
Questions we get
How big should a turnaround be?
It depends on the vehicles. We'll lay it out for what you actually drive and tow.
Can you add a turnaround to an existing driveway?
Yes, with a clean joint between old and new asphalt.
Can you build up the downhill side?
Yes, with compacted fill and edge support.