Gravel Driveway & Rural Road Construction and Repair

If your gravel driveway keeps washing out, turning into a mud hole, or never seems to hold up after a storm, the problem usually isn’t the rock — it’s how it was built.

In North Texas, clay soil, heavy rain, ice, and runoff can destroy a poorly graded driveway fast. If the base isn’t solid and the water isn’t controlled, adding more gravel won’t fix it.

JW Tractor Work specializes in repairing failed gravel driveways and building new rural roads the right way so they last.

Need a gravel driveway repaired or built in Whitewright, Sherman or the surrounding area? Call 903-814-2984 to discuss your project.

Serving Whitewright, Tom Bean, Trenton, Leonard, Bells and surrounding areas.

Gravel Driveway Repair Done Right

Most gravel driveway problems come from:

• Poor drainage
• Incorrect crown
• No solid base
• Water running down the center
• Heavy traffic on soft ground
• Storm or flood damage

Simply dumping another load of rock is not the solution.

The driveway must be reshaped properly. Water must be redirected. Soft spots must be corrected. In some cases the base needs to be rebuilt before new material is installed.

If it keeps washing out, there is a cause. We fix the cause — not just the symptom.

Building New Gravel Driveways & Rural Access Roads

Whether you are building a new home, adding access to acreage, or starting from raw land, proper preparation matters.

A long-lasting gravel driveway starts with:

• Proper grading
• Correct slope and crown
• Drainage planning
• Stable base preparation
• Correct material placement

Done correctly, a gravel driveway should shed water and hold up without constant maintenance.

Need detailed information about fixing washouts, ruts and drainage issues? Visit our dedicated Gravel Driveway Repair Contractor page.

Long Country Driveways in North Texas

Many rural properties in Fannin and Grayson County deal with:

• Clay soil
• Rolling terrain
• Heavy runoff
• Erosion after storms

Long driveways require attention to grade and drainage along the entire stretch — not just the entrance.

We regularly complete gravel driveway projects in Sherman, TX and throughout the surrounding rural areas of Grayson County.

Owner Operated. Built Correctly.

Justin Wilson works directly with every customer.

No crews.
No confusion.
No guessing.

If you need a gravel driveway built or a failing road repaired by someone who understands why they go bad in the first place, call JW Tractor Work.

Serving Fannin County, Grayson County and Northeast Collin County since 2000.

Call 903-814-2984 to discuss your driveway project.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gravel Driveways

How do I stop my gravel driveway from washing out?

Most washouts are caused by poor drainage or incorrect crown. Simply adding more gravel usually does not solve the problem. The driveway must be reshaped properly and water redirected so runoff does not travel down the center of the road. If water is not controlled, the surface will continue to fail.

How often should a gravel driveway be maintained?

A properly built gravel driveway should require minimal maintenance. Periodic reshaping may be needed depending on traffic, weather, and soil conditions. However, if a driveway constantly needs new rock, that usually indicates a base or drainage issue that needs to be corrected.

What material do you use for gravel driveways?

JW Tractor Work uses crushed granite. Granite is an angular material that contains fines, which helps it compact and lock together better than round or “clean” rock.

Granite can be installed as a larger base rock for stability and finished with a smaller crushed surface rock for a tighter driving surface. When installed correctly over a properly prepared base, it creates a durable driveway that holds up to North Texas weather.

Can a badly damaged gravel driveway be rebuilt?

Yes. In many cases, sections of the base can be rebuilt and reshaped to correct drainage problems. Once the structure is corrected, new crushed granite can be installed for a more durable and long-lasting result.