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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
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Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very hard and they were very courteous and kind."
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APEX Construction
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Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Sam is easy to work with and my patio looks great! He reached out right away and maintained consistent communication with me. He answered all of my questions and completed my patio project very quickly. He even adjusted my fence afterwards. I would highly recommend Apex Construction!"
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Fontaine Home Services
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Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Cannot recommend him enough. We needed a total reset—front yard, backyard, stumps, and even a rotting treehouse—and he handled it all. He worked incredibly hard, cleaned up thoroughly, coordinated line marking, and kept us updated throughout the entire project. Professional, efficient, and just genuinely great to work with."
Response time10 hrs
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Arteman's Construction
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Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

Arteman's Construction offers FREE estimates no matter what the job is! Our goal iands to make each and every customer happy. We take pride in the quality of workmanship, our honesty and clean, quality service. Our company is a pround member of the Better Business Bureau & backed by the superpages guarantee. We gladly accept Visa & Master Card. Additional DBA - Arteman's Construction.

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Handy Cody
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Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

No job is too big or too Small, I can get the job done. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in History and Political Science, but this is the work I enjoy doing. I have had my business for 3 years now and now that I am done with school I am ready to grow it bigger. I have done just about everything but I primarily focus on work outside around the yard during the summer.

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ZK Excavating, Demolition, & Trucking
New to Angi

Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a small excavating company that deals in all aspects of excavating, demolition, and concrete. We offer top quality work at an affordable price. Not limited to site-work, demolition, trucking, dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, trenching, field tile installation and repair, sanitary and storm sewers, downspout drains, and waterproofing. Fully insured. References available upon request.

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Bloomington, IL

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

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