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Pavement Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Brandon and his crew installed a 19x30 asphalt driveway for us. If you are looking for a professional asphalt company, I highly recommend these guys."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Complete Seal Coating and Crack Repair
4.9(
143
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installed asphalt driveway at a property we are selling. Very happy with the result."
paving work
paving work
tar & chip
tar & chip
patch & seal coating

+20

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"GT did a great job on several clearing jobs for us. We had several large urban acreages of drainage that needed clear line of site and improved access for regular maintenance. Brandon was great to work with and priced appropriately. He was professional and executed to our expectations. I will hire him again in the future for similar projects."
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX

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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Alamo Excavation
4.5(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Alamo Excavation is here to help with land clearing and site prep needs! We have 20+ more years of dirt work, site prep, and brush-clearing services: brush and tree removal, pasture renovations, demolition, and pond building.We also have our rigs to haul in/out any materials. We can work with your budget to get it done. We also build all types of gravel and dirt roads. We pride ourselves in treating all projects carefully and professionally to complete the job on time and within budget. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Chosen Paving
5.0(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Bradley and his family did such an amazing job they are so nice and professional they walked me through every step and did exactly what they said I couldn't be happier"
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Austin Sanctuary Gardens, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Austin Sanctuary Gardens is a boutique Design + Build firm that specializes in fine landscape design, installation and maintenance. We transform outdoor spaces into unparalleled sanctuaries. From building your dream garden, to maintaining the aesthetic vibrance of your property, we've got you covered.\n \nIn addition, we feel it is our responsibility to sustain environmental health by using all organic products and incorporating native plants into our artscapes creating a balanced ecosystem that thrives in context to your unique landscape and needs.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Austin, TX

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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