Driveway & Road Preparation in Dubbo
Access Solutions for Local Conditions
Getting access right is about reliability, not shortcuts. Boland Contracting prepares driveways and roads across Dubbo and surrounds with a steady, professional approach that protects budgets and timelines. We listen, confirm the brief and coordinate plant, haulage and stakeholders so the work folds neatly into your program.
Our team understands local ground and weather and we plan around both to avoid rework. Safety and environmental controls are standard practice. The result is clean, practical access that stands up to everyday use and seasonal downpours. Whether it’s new driveway service, a rural track or light civil works, we deliver a tidy handover and clear communication from first call to finish, so you know exactly what will happen on site and when.
Local operators with proven experience
Tidy handovers ready for seal or asphalt
Types of Driveways & Roads We Prepare
We prepare access for a range of settings, each with its own requirements:
- Residential driveways — Concrete, asphalt or spray seal built on a well-compacted base. We set levels and crossfall, manage drainage, and tie into kerbs and council crossovers neatly and compliantly.
- Rural driveways & farm tracks — Long gravel alignments with table drains, culverts and creek crossings where needed. Built for all-weather access on steep sites or reactive clays with low-maintenance finishes.
- Commercial & industrial access — Pavements for heavier vehicles with thicker base, stabilisation or geofabric as required. We allow for turning areas, loading bays and swept paths and coordinate with sealing crews.
- Private roads & subdivisions — Internal roads for lifestyle blocks or strata schemes. We construct intersections, cul-de-sacs and tie-ins to spec and stage works around utilities and other trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What matters most in driveway and road preparation?
Subgrade strength and moisture control come first because a weak or wet base won’t compact properly. Materials should be placed in thin, even layers and compacted to target density with verification where required. Correct camber and crossfall move water off the surface fast and prevent edge failures.
Do I need council approval to build or upgrade a driveway?
Works in the road reserve like crossovers, kerb cuts and stormwater connections usually need council consent. You may also require traffic control and must lodge a Before You Dig Australia enquiry to locate services. Always check your council’s standards for widths, levels and accepted materials.
Which surface should I choose: gravel, spray seal, asphalt or concrete?
Gravel is economical and easy to repair but needs periodic grading, especially on slopes. Spray seal costs less than asphalt and suits rural access, while asphalt offers a smoother finish with moderate maintenance. Concrete has the highest upfront cost but delivers long service life and handles heavier loads.
Driveway Construction
We build residential and rural driveways that suit Dubbo conditions. After confirming alignment and levels we prepare subgrade with proof rolling and moisture control and treat soft spots before base placement. Base is placed in even layers then trimmed to camber and crossfall so water moves away from buildings. Culverts and crossings are installed where required and tie-ins are blended for smooth entries. Handover is neat and trafficable, ready for spray seal, asphalt or concrete.
Road Base Laying
We lay road base to specification so pavements last under traffic and weather. Material is selected for the design and delivered clean then placed in controlled lifts with moisture conditioned to suit. Grading establishes line, level and crossfall and rolling achieves target density with verification when required. Haul routes are kept tidy and access is maintained for residents and services. The finished base is uniform and smooth, ready for spray seal or asphalt as your program requires.
Grading & Compacting
We deliver grading and compaction that produce consistent levels and durable access. Using graders, rollers and water carts we set camber, crossfall and transitions to design then compact to density targets with moisture controlled for stability. We coordinate with drainage and services to avoid rework and keep the site tidy for residents. Final trimming leaves a trafficable surface that matches setout and reduces ponding, ready for spray seal, asphalt or concrete in the next stage.
