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Groundhog Grading
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Groundhog Grading can handle a wide range of tasks. We specialize in gravel driveways for new construction AND ongoing maintenance. Erosion and water drainage solutions from French drains to complete reslope and precision grading. Land clearing and site prep for new construction. Bush hog AND finish mowing. Storm damage cleanup. Large tree work. Concrete cutting and demo. Retaining walls and MORE

Asphalt culvert replace.
culvert
steel drain
proper compactation
driveway

+70

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RidgeView Grading & Excavating
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Our driveway was like a “washboard” around a steep curve. Ridgeview came out the next day & did an exceptional job spreading & leveling out the gravel. We are very pleased with this company. We would definitely hire them again!"
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+13

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828Landscape
4.5(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I was in desperate need of some new landscaping I’m front of my house. 828 landscape came out and did a terrific job. They installed many new shrubs along with a beautiful mulch bed. These guys are very professional. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future"
2 Tier Retaining Wall
Landscape Design
Final Grade and Grass Sowing
Sod Install
Privacy Tree Install

+75

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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Helton Grading, Inc.
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

HELTON GRADING INC 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.

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Groundhog Grading
4.7(
15
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom was great at communication. Always called to give details or explain any changes or delays. He was able to start in a realistic timeline and flexible when we wanted to change the scope of work."
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+63

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Blowing Rock, NC

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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