What is the perception of driveways covered by gravel? (how much, alternatives, sink)
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Very long driveway covered by gravel - how bad is that? I would like to replace it, not sure how big of a headache that is. I was told that having gravel removed from your property can be expensive... And if I do have it replaced, what are my options?
Your thread title and your post seem like they are asking different questions. The thread title asks about perception, the post deals with the replacement and removal.
What do the neighbors have? Do they have gravel too? Or do they have concrete or asphalt?
No big deal to replace it, will just cost you $$$$. They come in, rip up with is there, put down more gravel (road pack) and pack it then lay the blacktop right over it. Probebly a one day job.
THEN, you need to landscape around it (ie: belgium block, grass, mulch and plants) or do nothing. Seal it every few years.
No big deal to replace it, will just cost you $$$$. They come in, rip up with is there, put down more gravel (road pack) and pack it then lay the blacktop right over it. Probebly a one day job.
THEN, you need to landscape around it (ie: belgium block, grass, mulch and plants) or do nothing. Seal it every few years.
Do you mean that its a big expense? I would imagine... I would not call it a drive way actually, is more of a road leading to the house, rather long for a drive way... I would think it will cost something around $15K to $20K. Does that sounds right?
Gravel drives are better for the environment. The new rules here in MD are mandating pervious materials for new ones. Asphalt collects and channels the water into the waterways while gravel and pervious paving allows the water to sink into the ground.
Yes, it is the overpriced house... It seems like more and more things come up as needing fixing or replacing... I do hope it works out for the best...
Oh dear, was it you who posted a few weeks ago about a "flag" lot?
I've not seen the house so I don't know why you are so drawn to it, but from the outside looking in it seems like you really should just put this house out of your mind and move on. When you're house shopping it's SOOOO easy to get caught up and say "this is it this is this is it!!" And you tend to blind yourself a little bit to some major problems. I think this is that situation for you.
We just bought our home in Nov. of 2009 and I can't even tell you how much DH and I have laughed looking back at the houses DH and I SWORE were "perfect". It even took me getting stung by a swarm of bees in the backyard of one "Perfect" house for me to drop it. Thank goodness logic prevailed and we kept looking and found the right house.
It's a big purchase I know you second guess yourself a lot but when you find yourself having multiple doubts its time to move on, it's a buyers market don't do this to yourself!
GOOD LUCK!!
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