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Light Excavation, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Arkadelphia, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Light Excavation LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! I specialize in small what I call “backyard backhoe “ jobs \nI usually come in when someone doesn’t want to spend all day with a shovel and wheelbarrow. I can do the job in a couple of hours. This is the equipment that I have \nMahindra Max 26 with buckets and backhoe \nAlso have 4’ brush Hog \n9” post hole auger\nAnd other ground keeping equipment \nI can trim trees \nI can install livestock fences with electric top line or barbed wire

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirt Lion, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arkadelphia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dirt Lion exceeded all expectations. He was booked through February but squeezed me in by working into the night. His expertise in road work ca not be beat. Like most of you I do not like giving reviews , but I will go out of my way to recommend Dirt Lion to everyone and for all excavating not just driveway resurfacing. Top notch."
Response time3 days
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Mahan Septic Systems and Dirt Work
5.0(
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Serving Arkadelphia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clint Mahan did quality work, replacing my old septic system, working with my subdivision waste water treatment plant to purchase the new system, install it and left my yard flat and even. My neighbor even commented on the nice job. Clint also saved me extra costs by devising a way to close my cap without my having to buy an extension. Really appreciated the quality work. Hire this guy - honest, dependable, and does the work like he says he will do."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
T&S Striping
5.0(
2
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Serving Arkadelphia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

T&S Striping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Arkadelphia, AR

Most shed foundations benefit from a gravel layer four to six inches deep after proper compaction. The exact depth may vary depending on your specific soil conditions, climate, and shed weight. In areas with poor drainage or for heavier structures, contractors might recommend slightly deeper installations. Building the pad in multiple compacted layers rather than a single thick pour helps achieve optimal stability and load distribution.

Gravel pads cost significantly less than concrete foundations. While gravel materials run about $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, concrete slabs average $6 per square foot. For a standard shed base, this price difference translates to substantial savings. Beyond the initial cost advantage, gravel pads also offer easier installation, simpler modifications if needed, and don't require specialized concrete finishing skills.

For a standard 10-by-12 shed pad, you'll need enough gravel to cover 120 square feet at the recommended depth. At rates of $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, expect to spend $150 to $216 on gravel materials alone. Remember to factor in extending the pad beyond the shed's dimensions by one to two feet on each side for better drainage and stability, which increases the actual area needed.

The ideal gravel for shed foundations combines stability with proper drainage capabilities. Crusher run ($0.40 per square foot) makes an excellent base layer because it contains various particle sizes that lock together when compacted. For top layers, angular gravel provides better drainage while maintaining stability. Avoid perfectly round decorative stones as they don't compact effectively and may shift under weight, compromising your shed's stability over time.

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