Hello Neighbor at work.

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This is the first pass with the Harley Rake on this gravel driveway in Richmond, VT. Rough grading removes the high spots, fills the low spots, reclaims the edges, and disrupts all organic growth. It allows us to determine the quality of your driveway's base and address common issues like incorrect pitch, insufficient crowning, persistent potholes, and other erosion problems.

The 2200lb Caterpillar vibratory roller attachment is doing a fantastic job compacting this driveway in Richmond, VT. Compacting and rolling a gravel driveway is essential to its long-term success. We typically compact/roll a driveway after the rough grading to lock it down before adding any new gravel. This gives us a solid foundation from which to build. Additionally, we try to add gravel in layers or "lifts" of 2-3 inches at a time and compact each layer as we go. It takes extra time to do it this way, but it expedites the settling process and creates a durable driveway built to last.

An extended tailgate spread on this lovely winding driveway in Waltham, VT. Maybe it's just me, but there is something incredibly satisfying about watching 20 tons of gravel spread out perfectly from the tailgate of a dump truck. A good driver/operator makes it look effortless, but I can assure you that it only comes with years of experience. 

I started Hello Neighbor in the summer of 2023 with my trusty Kutobat Tractor, a box blade, and a rented roller compactor. I worked from sunrise to sunset most days, and it was one of the most satisfying and rewarding summers I've ever had.

This 1900' long driveway in Charlotte, VT, has been one of my favorite projects. It's remote, beautiful, and full of character, with twists and turns as it climbs and winds its way through the woods. In 2023, we added 150 tons of gravel to repair and improve the driveway surface before winter. In 2024, we returned to address the inadequate ditches and culverts, which were not keeping up with the rain and severe weather we've been experiencing the last few years. We excavated approximately 1000' of ditches and lined them with 60 tons of rip-rap erosion control stone. Once that was complete, we added another 220 tons of gravel that was graded and compacted to a smooth finished surface.