Service

Driveway Installation

A driveway that drains right and holds up, not just a scraped-flat path.

A driveway is the first thing people see when they pull onto your property, and the part that takes the most abuse — trucks, trailers, weather, and traffic every single day. Rangefinder Excavation installs gravel and caliche driveways across West Texas and the Permian Basin, grading rural and residential driveways so they shed water instead of holding it.

We build the base right the first time: proper grade, proper crown, proper compaction. That's the difference between a driveway that lasts and one you're re-grading every spring.

Freshly graded caliche driveway surface, compacted and crowned for drainage

What's Included

New driveway grading and base installation
Gravel and caliche driveway surfacing
Existing driveway regrading and pothole repair
Drainage crown and ditch work along the driveway
Culvert installation at road crossings where needed
Compaction to handle daily truck and trailer traffic

Why It Matters

Proper crown and drainage built in from day one
Compacted base that resists rutting and potholes
Right-sized equipment for residential and rural driveways alike
Straightforward pricing with no surprise add-ons

Our Process

Assess the site

We look at the entry point, existing grade, and where water naturally wants to go, then plan a driveway that works with the land instead of against it.

Rough grade

We cut and fill to establish the driveway path and a center crown so rain sheds to the sides instead of washing out the middle.

Base material and compaction

Caliche or gravel base goes down in compacted lifts, giving you a driveway that supports real weight, not just a top-dressed layer of loose rock.

Finish grade

We finish-shape the surface and shoulders and clean up the site so the driveway is ready to drive on the day we leave.

Driveway Installation Gallery

Wide caliche driveway grading with crown

Frequently Asked Questions

Gravel or caliche — which is better for my driveway?

Caliche compacts harder and holds up better over time in most West Texas soils, which is why we use it on most rural driveways. Gravel can work well as a top layer over a caliche base, especially if you want a finished look near the house.

How long does a driveway installation take?

A typical rural driveway takes one to a few days depending on length, grade changes, and whether a culvert is involved. We'll give you a real timeline once we've walked the site.

My driveway floods every time it rains — can you fix that without starting over?

Usually, yes. Most flooding driveways just need proper crown and ditch work, not a full rebuild. We'll diagnose where the water's actually coming from before we recommend tearing anything out.