IronJaw Clearing grades gravel and dirt driveways across Summerville and the Lowcountry — fixing potholes, correcting drainage slopes, and smoothing out years of wear in a single visit. $400–$1,500 flat-rate with a free on-site assessment.
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A rough, rutted, or washboarded driveway isn't just annoying — it's hard on vehicles and gets worse every time it rains. IronJaw Clearing grades gravel and dirt driveways across Summerville and the Lowcountry, fixing potholes, correcting drainage slopes, and smoothing out years of wear in a single visit.
We use a box blade and motor grader to redistribute existing material, fill low spots, and re-crown the surface for proper water runoff. No need to bring in loads of new gravel if the base is still solid — we work with what's there first.
Owner-operated and flat-rate priced. We quote after seeing the driveway — not from satellite imagery. Most residential driveways are completed in a single morning.
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A flat driveway isn't a graded driveway. Without proper crown and drainage slope, the next rain undoes the work. IronJaw grades driveways the way they're supposed to be graded — crowned, sloped, and built to last between maintenance cycles.
Know your cost before we start. No hourly surprises after the job runs long — quoted flat-rate after the on-site walk.
Precision equipment for a consistent surface finish — not a bucket drag that leaves ridges and misses low spots.
We don't just level flat — the surface is crowned and sloped to shed water, preventing future washboarding and ruts.
New driveway installs from scratch — we clear, cut, compact, and surface. Not just repair work.
No subcontractors. The owner walks every job personally and is on-site for the work. You deal with the decision-maker.
End-to-end driveway grading from entry to end — no skipped sections or partial passes left rough.
Potholes filled with redistributed material and compacted — not just dragged over to leave them soft beneath the surface.
Washboard and rutting removed by redistributing high areas into low areas across the full width of the driveway.
Surface re-crowned to direct water to the sides — the single most important factor in preventing future washboarding.
Slope corrected along the full length so water runs off rather than ponding on the surface or channeling down the center.
Compaction pass to lock the surface, then a final inspection walkthrough with you before we close out the job.
Call (854) 300-4979Walk the full driveway length, note drainage issues, low spots, and base condition. Flat-rate quote on the spot before any work starts.
Box blade redistributes existing gravel or dirt, filling low spots from high areas across the full driveway width.
Surface re-crowned to shed water to the sides, and slope corrected along the length to prevent future washboarding and ponding.
Compaction pass locks the surface, then final inspection with you before we close out. You see the result before we leave.
Long gravel driveways that take a beating from rain and heavy vehicles every season. One good grade job lasts through multiple rainy seasons.
Fresh driveway cuts that need final grading before permanent surface installation. Get the base right before laying gravel or paving.
Maintain tenant driveways without paying for full repaving. Regular grading keeps gravel driveways functional for a fraction of paving cost.
High-traffic farm roads and access paths that need regular maintenance grading. Heavy equipment and livestock traffic demands frequent upkeep.
Driveway grading is flat-rate priced after an on-site walk — not guessed from satellite imagery. Most residential driveways fall between $400 and $1,000. Long farm roads and driveways requiring significant drainage work run up to $1,500.
IronJaw walks every driveway before quoting. We assess surface condition, drainage needs, and base quality — then give you a flat-rate number before a single blade turns. No estimates that balloon on the day of the job.
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IronJaw Clearing provides driveway grading throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina — from Summerville and Charleston to the rural communities of Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston counties. Below are the cities we serve most frequently. Don't see yours? Call — if we can reach you, we'll quote you.
"My driveway was an absolute mess after last winter. IronJaw came out and had it looking better than it ever has in a single morning. Fair price."
"Hired them to grade a 400-foot farm road. They did it right — crowned it properly so water actually runs off now. No more ruts every time it rains."
"Quick quote, showed up on time, did exactly what they said. No complaints at all. Will use them again for annual maintenance."
Common questions about driveway grading, pothole repair, and gravel driveway maintenance from homeowners and property owners across the Lowcountry.
Call (854) 300-4979Driveway grading runs $400–$1,500 depending on driveway length, surface condition, and drainage work needed. Short residential driveways under 100 feet typically run $400–$600. Long farm roads and driveways over 300 feet run $1,000–$1,500+. We quote flat-rate after the on-site walk.
In most cases we can redistribute existing gravel rather than bringing in new material. If the base is depleted or the gravel has washed away, we'll let you know during the assessment and can source and deliver material as a separate line item.
Most residential driveways are completed in 2–4 hours. Long driveways or farm roads may take a full day. We give you a realistic time estimate during the on-site walk before any work starts.
Yes — most drainage issues are caused by a flat or reverse-crowned surface. Re-crowning the driveway and correcting the slope along the edges directs water away from the surface and prevents the ruts and potholes from returning as quickly. If there's a more complex drainage issue — like inadequate side ditches — we'll identify that during the site walk.
Yes — we clear the path, cut the grade, compact the base, and install the initial gravel surface. Call (854) 300-4979 to discuss new driveway installs. We handle the full process from raw ground to finished driveway.
Free on-site estimate. The owner walks every driveway before we quote. Summerville, Charleston, and all of the Lowcountry.