Roads & Driveways
A driveway isn't just gravel dumped on dirt—it's a layered, drained, compacted system built to handle freeze-thaw, spring runoff, and years of traffic without rutting, washboarding, or potholing. Tacoma Creek Build Co. builds gravel driveways and private access roads across Spokane, Newport, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint that perform in all seasons. We excavate weak subgrade, install geotextile fabric where needed, build crowned base courses with proper drainage, and finish with compacted surface gravel that sheds water and resists erosion. Whether you need a quarter-mile mountain driveway with switchbacks and culverts, or a short residential approach with turnout space, we engineer for durability and low maintenance. Options include paving prep, snow storage areas, turnarounds, and year-round access for emergency vehicles and delivery trucks.
When You Need a Professional Driveway or Road
- New home construction access: Build code-compliant driveway from public road to building site
- Steep terrain & switchbacks: Design grades under 15%, install culverts, and stabilize cut/fill slopes
- Year-round access requirements: Emergency vehicle access (width, grade, turnaround) per fire marshal standards
- Poor soil conditions: Soft, wet, or organic subgrade needs excavation and replacement with structural base
- Existing driveway failure: Ruts, potholes, washouts—full reconstruction with proper drainage and base
- Paving preparation: Build engineered base and subgrade ready for asphalt or concrete overlay
- Shared access & ROW roads: Multi-property access roads with drainage, turnouts, and maintenance agreements
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free consultation and site evaluation. We'll provide a detailed quote and timeline for your project.
Our Process
Route Survey
Assess grade, drainage, and turn radii
Subgrade Prep
Excavate and compact base to design depth
Base Course
Install crushed rock base per engineering specs
Surface Course
Apply gravel or prep for paving
Drainage Installation
Install culverts, ditches, and cross-drains
Service Areas & Terrain
Spokane: Urban and rural driveways with fire access requirements
Newport: Mountain driveways with steep grades and switchbacks
Coeur d'Alene: Lakeside properties with high water table and sandy soils
Sandpoint: Heavy snow loads require robust drainage and snow storage design
Bonner & Pend Oreille Counties: Remote access roads and shared ROW driveways
Kootenai County: Fire district compliance and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Build Something Great Together
From initial site walk to final inspection, Tacoma Creek Build Co. delivers professional dirt work you can build on.