Aubrey Gravel Co
Aubrey, TX · Denton County
Gravel driveway with wooden fence on a rural property in Aubrey TX

Aubrey, TX • Denton County

Gravel Driveway Contractors in Aubrey, TX

Crushed Limestone
Crusher Run & Road Base
Driveway Repair
Culvert Installation
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Aubrey, TX
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Crushed Limestone + Crusher Run
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Gravel Driveway Services in Aubrey, TX

We install and repair gravel driveways across Aubrey and Denton County, using materials that hold up to North Texas clay and annual rainfall.

Gravel Driveway Installation

New gravel driveways for Aubrey properties from scratch, site prep, compacted base, crushed limestone or crusher run top layer, and proper grading for drainage.

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Gravel Driveway Repair

Regrading, top-dressing, and pothole repair for existing gravel driveways in Aubrey and across Denton County. We fix the washouts before they get worse.

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Crushed Limestone Driveways

Crushed limestone is the most durable and locally available material for Denton County driveways. It compacts tight on Aubrey clay and stays put through North Texas rains.

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Driveway Maintenance

Annual top-dressing and regrading to keep your Aubrey gravel driveway level, compacted, and draining correctly after heavy spring rains and summer heat.

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Built for Aubrey Clay and North Texas Rain

The soil under most Aubrey properties is the Aubrey Series, named for this city, a slowly permeable clay formation with 40 to 60 percent clay content. It expands when it rains and cracks when it dries out. That cycle destroys driveways that weren't built for it. A properly layered gravel driveway, compacted base and all, handles it without rutting out every spring.

Aubrey nearly doubled in population between 2020 and 2025, growing from around 5,000 to close to 10,000 residents as Sandbrock Ranch, ArrowBrooke, Union Park, and other master-planned communities came online. That growth brought a lot of new construction, new acreage buyers, and a lot of driveways that need to cross county clay to reach a home or outbuilding.

Denton County gets about 39 inches of rain a year. Spring thunderstorm seasons hit hard, and driveways without a compacted base wash to the sides by June. We build for that weather because we work in it.

Layered base for Aubrey Series clay
Crushed limestone sourced locally from Denton County suppliers
Proper crown grading to drain away from structures
Culvert installation for county road entrances
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Materials Matched to Your Property

Not every gravel works on every Aubrey driveway. The right material depends on traffic load, slope, drainage situation, and whether the driveway connects to a county road that requires a culvert.

We work primarily with crushed limestone and crusher run, both sourced from Denton County suppliers, because they compact correctly on local clay. For lighter-use paths and secondary drives, decomposed granite and #57 gravel are options. We'll recommend what fits the use and the budget.

Crushed Limestone
Crusher Run / Road Base
#57 Gravel
Decomposed Granite
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Serving Aubrey and Surrounding Denton County Communities

Denton County and North Collin County. Contact us if you don't see your area listed.

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Gravel Driveway Resources for Aubrey TX Homeowners

Cost estimates, material comparisons, and permit guidance for Denton County properties.

Pricing

How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost in Aubrey TX?

Typical price ranges for Aubrey and Denton County: crushed limestone vs. crusher run, base depth, driveway length, and what drives costs up or down.

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Best Gravel Types for Denton County Driveways

Crushed limestone, crusher run, #57 gravel, decomposed granite: which material suits which soil type and traffic load in North Texas.

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Denton County Gravel Driveway Permit Guide

When you need a culvert permit, how the county review process works, and what's different for Aubrey city limits vs. unincorporated Denton County.

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Gravel Driveways Aubrey TX: Frequently Asked Questions

What gravel material works best on Aubrey TX clay soil?
Crushed limestone is the top choice for Aubrey properties. The local soil is the Aubrey Series, a clay-heavy formation with 40 to 60 percent clay content that sits on the East Cross Timbers terrain. Crushed limestone compacts directly on that clay base, bonds well, and resists the ruts and washouts you get with rounder river gravel. Crusher run (a mix of crushed stone and stone dust) is a close second for access roads and high-traffic driveways. Decomposed granite works for lighter-use paths but needs edging to contain it on sloped ground.
Do I need a permit for a gravel driveway in Denton County?
It depends on whether your property is in Aubrey city limits or in the unincorporated county. For properties in unincorporated Denton County, a culvert/driveway permit is required when installing a new driveway entrance off a county road. The permit process includes a plans review that takes up to 10 working days. Properties inside Aubrey city limits fall under the City of Aubrey Development Services department instead. If your driveway connects to a state highway, TxDOT has its own access permit requirements. We can help you identify which authority covers your property before work begins.
How much does a gravel driveway cost in Aubrey TX?
Most residential gravel driveways in Aubrey run between $1,200 and $6,000 depending on length, width, base depth, and material choice. A standard 200-foot single-lane crushed limestone driveway with a compacted road base typically runs $2,500 to $4,000 installed. Longer rural driveways on acreage properties and those needing a culvert at the road edge add to that range. We quote flat per-job pricing after seeing the site, so you know the full cost before we schedule.
How do I keep gravel from washing out in North Texas rains?
Denton County gets about 39 inches of rain a year, with the heaviest falls in spring and early fall. Washout happens when the base isn't compacted deeply enough and when the driveway crown isn't graded to shed water to the sides. The fix is a proper layered install: compacted road base first, then a 3- to 4-inch layer of crusher run or #57 crushed stone, then your top material graded with a slight crown. A culvert at the road entrance keeps water from pooling at the apron. Driveways that wash out every spring were almost always installed without a base layer.
Can I have a gravel driveway in Sandbrock Ranch or ArrowBrooke?
Possibly, but you need to check your HOA covenants first. Sandbrock Ranch, ArrowBrooke, Union Park, and Paloma Creek all have HOAs with rules about driveway surfaces, and some restrict unpaved materials in the front yard. Typically the restriction applies to the visible portion from the street. For longer rural driveways in those communities, leading to outbuildings, RV pads, or secondary access, gravel is often permitted. We recommend pulling your CCRs before we start so there are no surprises. Properties outside established HOA communities in Aubrey generally have no surface restrictions.
How deep should the base be for a gravel driveway in Aubrey?
On Aubrey Series clay, we recommend a minimum of 4 inches of compacted road base below your gravel surface layer. Clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, which can heave a shallow base over time. For driveways that will see truck traffic, deliveries, equipment, RVs, go to 6 inches of base. The top gravel layer should be 3 to 4 inches, giving you a total depth of 7 to 10 inches. That depth stays stable through the wet springs and dry summers typical of Denton County.
How long does a gravel driveway last in Aubrey TX?
A properly installed crushed limestone driveway in Aubrey should last 10 to 20 years with basic maintenance. The main ongoing task is annual top-dressing, adding a thin layer of fresh material each year to replace what compacts in or washes to the edges. Without maintenance, most gravel driveways need a full regrade and top-dress every 3 to 5 years. The clay soil in Aubrey is actually a good base material once properly compacted, it holds the gravel better than sandy or loamy soil.
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