Keep the same footprint through spoil, separator fabric, compacted base, top aggregate, slope, and delivery planning so the job reads like one layered pad instead of disconnected gravel estimates.
Maintenance: Updated when formulas, supplier packaging, or guidance change.
Method: Research + supplier/manufacturer guidance + calculator cross-checks.
Guided Planner
Gravel Driveway / Parking Pad / Shed Pad Planner
Measure the footprint, choose the top aggregate, size excavation, decide on separator fabric, carry the same footprint through base and top-course takeoffs, then finish with slope, delivery, and maintenance notes.
8 required steps0/8 required complete
Path depth
Choose how much detail you want in the planner.
DIY keeps the common path lightweight. Pro keeps the same flow but preserves richer assumptions and quote-ready detail as the exact outdoor flows expand.
Choose the path that fits your planning depth
DIY keeps the common path lightweight. Pro keeps the same flow but preserves richer assumptions and quote-ready detail as the exact outdoor flows expand.
DIY path: Quick and common decisions first, with simpler defaults and fewer up-front assumptions.
Pro path: The same job flow, but with deeper takeoff context, richer assumptions, and stronger quote-ready detail.
Current required step
Measure the footprint and choose the project type
Follow the next required step first. Optional refinements come after the core path is finished.