Shared Driveway Construction in Pickerington: Working Through Rain to Build it Right

Double B Excavations & Grade LLC

PUSHING THROUGH RAIN TO GET THE JOB DONE

Some days in construction aren't picture perfect, but that doesn't stop us from getting the job done.

We're into day two of our shared driveway project in Pickerington, and while the rain keeps coming down, we keep pushing forward.

That's just part of what it takes to build something that lasts.

When you're building a shared driveway, there's more to think about than just laying down some stone and calling it a day.

These driveways serve multiple homes, which means more traffic, different usage patterns, and a greater need for careful planning.

Add some persistent rain to the mix, and you've got yourself a challenge worth talking about.

Let me walk you through what we're dealing with here. Yesterday, we started by cutting in the shared drive and pad area - that's our foundation work. Think of it like framing a house - if this part isn't right, nothing else will be either. Even with the rain making things tricky, we got that initial cut-in done just how we wanted it.

Today's focus is managing the stone delivery and placement. We've got 40 tons down already, but there's more coming. Here's something most folks don't realize: when you're laying stone in the rain, you have to work differently. The material handles differently, and you've got to adjust your approach. We're keeping up with cleanup as we go, which is extra important in wet conditions. If you don't stay on top of it, things can get messy fast.

I'll be honest - nobody loves working in the rain. But here's why we do it: construction schedules matter, and our clients count on us to keep projects moving forward. Plus, we've learned over the years that if you know what you're doing, you can still deliver quality work in less-than-perfect conditions.



Think about it this way - these driveways need to handle all kinds of weather once they're done, so building them in challenging conditions actually helps us ensure they're up to the task. Sure, we might need to adjust our techniques a bit. Sometimes that means working in smaller sections, sometimes it means being extra careful with our grading. But at the end of the day, we're still hitting every quality mark we set for ourselves. The rain might slow us down a little, but it won't stop us from doing the job right.

Once we wrap up here in Pickerington, we're headed to the Columbus-Westerville area for a final grade project. That's assuming the rain doesn't have other plans - but like I said, we've learned to work with whatever weather Ohio throws at us. Whether it's rain, shine, or somewhere in between, we keep moving forward.

You know what would be nice? Some sunshine and warmer temperatures in the coming weeks. But we're not complaining - being able to work through challenging conditions is what sets professional contractors apart. It's about having the experience to know when you can push forward and how to do it right.