I am in the process of talking to a few local excavation companies in regards to a project. It's a simple project (they all have said this), but each has their own method of completing the project. I've been wanting to get this project done for a while now, and life keeps on getting in the way so I will be hiring this one out to a professional.
The project is a 30' x 30' gravel parking pad. The area where it will be installed is currently grass and soil. The area slopes approximately 1.5' right to left over the 30' area and 1' front to back over the 30' area.
My question is: is there truly a "right" way to do this?
One guy said he would strip the soil down to clay, use #1 and #2 limestone as a base, then top dress with #57 limestone
One guy said he would strip the soil down to clay, use geo-textile fabric, use #1 and #2 as a base, then top dress with #57
One guy said he would NOT strip any soil, use asphalt chunks and grindings as a base, the top dress with #57 lime stone
They all claim that their way is the "best" way.
So, I am seeking an outsider's opinion which method seems the most logical to go about this project.
Thanks