Stone & Oil
Driveways, parking lots, and other surfaces.
Oil & Stone Driveways in Ithaca, NY
Stone and oil driveways, grading, and excavating for Ithaca and the hills around Cayuga Lake.
Also called stone and oil, tar and chip, or chip seal.
Gorges and Hills
Steep ground and a lot of water
Ithaca sits at the south end of Cayuga Lake, with East Hill, West Hill, and South Hill rising above the flats and creeks cutting down the hillsides toward the water. Plenty of properties here have a driveway on a real grade.
Runoff is the main thing to plan for. A steep driveway moves a lot of water in a storm, and the surface only lasts if that water has a clear path off the side. We set the pitch and the edges first, before any oil or stone goes down. If the base is not right, nothing built on top of it will be either.
Services
The Work in Ithaca
Properties outside the city tend to be larger and more rural, with long drives back from the road. Stone and oil suits them. It is cost effective on a long run, it has a natural stone finish that fits the landscape, and it does not need regular sealing.
Excavating & Grade Work
Pitch, slope, and drainage set before any surface goes down.
Concrete Work
Walkways, landings, retaining walls, and more.
Material Hauling & Delivery
Topsoil, stone, gravel, and more, Monday through Friday.
Hillside lots often need earthwork and retaining walls along with a new surface. We do excavating and grade work, concrete work including walls, and hauling of topsoil, stone, and gravel.
Gravel and stone are sold from our yard in Greene, and delivery is available Monday through Friday. See gravel products
The Process
How we build a driveway in Ithaca
Prep the base
We set the pitch for drainage and compact a gravel base. Our dump trucks remove dirt and debris from the site.
Apply hot oil
Hot oil goes down over the compacted base and binds the surface together.
Spread and roll the stone
Small stone is spread over the oil and rolled into place for a natural stone finish.
Questions
Oil and stone driveways in Ithaca: common questions
What is an oil and stone driveway?
Oil and stone is also called stone and oil, tar and chip, or chip seal. We compact a gravel base, apply hot oil, spread small stone over it, and roll it into place. The result keeps a natural stone look and is a cost effective alternative to asphalt.
How much does a driveway in Ithaca cost?
Every quote is based on the prep work the driveway needs and its square footage, so we price each job after seeing it. We offer free on-site quotes in Ithaca and across Tompkins County. Call 607-221-0331 or send the form to set one up.
Does an oil and stone driveway need to be sealed?
No. Oil and stone does not need regular sealing.
How does it hold up through winter in Ithaca?
It handles freeze and thaw cycles well. If you plow, keep the blade just above the surface and finish with a shovel. Snowblowers are fine on oil and stone surfaces.
Do you do more than driveways?
Yes. We also do excavating and grade work, concrete walkways, landings, and retaining walls, dust oil for gravel driveways, and material hauling. We sell gravel and stone from our yard in Greene, with delivery available Monday through Friday.
Do you serve Ithaca?
Yes. We are a family owned company based in Greene, NY, and we serve Ithaca and the surrounding area in Tompkins County. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Free Quote
Get a Free Quote in Ithaca
We offer free on-site quotes. Fill out the form or give us a call.
Contact
- Phone
- 607-221-0331
- Address
- 389 Echo Lake Rd., Greene, NY 13778
- Gravel pickup & yard
- 1846 County Rd 32, Greene, NY 13778
607-221-4865 - Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Reviews
What our customers say
Real feedback from homeowners across the Southern Tier.
Ken Ferger
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We feel that they did a great job. We are very pleased with our new driveway.
Julie Stone
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the job these guys did—awesome to work with. I would never have anyone else. Lucky to have them in our area.
Christine Benjamin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stone Kote was not only professional but they did an outstanding job on our driveway. Their price was competitive and our driveway went from a loose stone mud pit to a level and new driveway. We would highly recommend this company!
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Service Area
Serving the Southern Tier and Beyond
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