A driveway is a rather large investment for you to do, especially if you're looking to build an entirely new driveway where you didn't use to have one. This project might seem overwhelming, but with the right planning and measures, it's possible to have a driveway installed without it affecting your everyday life all that much. To make this project run as smoothly as possible, there are a few things that you can think about when planning your new driveway.

Site cutting

The first thing that needs to happen in order for you to install your new driveway is that you will need to have your site cut. Site cuts are necessary when you need to prepare for laying your new driveway, and this is not something you should try to attempt on your own. To make the cutting as easy as possible, you should make sure that you have all preparations already done. Remove all fixed structures you might have in the area where your driveway is going to be and clear the path for the machines needed to perform the site cutting. Get all papers on where pipes and cables are located on your property and give it to the driveway construction workers before they do the cutting, as this will save them time where they otherwise would have to scan the ground.

Weather

Another thing you can do to make sure the project is working without hinges is to include the weather in your plans. Buy some tarp and something to attach it with in case it's going to rain. Water can gather in the site preparation pit and make it impossible to add the driveway material without risking spoiling it. Concrete, for example, shouldn't get wet, and if the site is wet, the construction will have to wait until it's dry again. 

Getting out of the way

Driveway construction doesn't have to take very long as soon as the ground preparation is in order. However, it might be a nuisance during the time they are working on it. Regardless of what material you've chosen for your new driveway, they will have to come with some type of machine to fill the site up, and there will be noisy outside your house for a while. If the construction company suspects that the project might take more than one day, you should consider paying for a hotel for you and your family during that time. It will give the construction workers less to worry about, as they won't have to worry about disturbing you, and it will keep you from being distracted by the construction.