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

Serving Boomer, 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.
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proper compactation
driveway

+70

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RidgeView Grading & Excavating
5.0(
3
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Boomer, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Ryland developed a plan to overcome a multi year erosion problem that was aggravated by installation of a Generac system and the burying of a 250 gallon LP tank in my front yard. Ryland executed the plan in two days. Within 20 minutes of completion, he design was tested and found to be successful by a significant downpour."
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+13

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Dozer
5.0(
36
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Boomer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Carolina Dozer and it's owner Kyle. We had a long (400 foot) gravel driveway that needed to be regraded. Kyle provided an estimate within one day of my request and explained what needed to be done including clearing a drainage ditch to prevent future erosion of the driveway. He scheduled the job to be completed within a week of my accepting his bid and clearly communicated when they would be arriving and how long the work would take. The job was completed on time and within budget. Kyle also took before and after photos showing what was to be done and what was done. I feel very confident that I will be using Carolina Dozer for any future grading projects or anything else within their range of capabilities."
Mountain Top Driveway & Homesite
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Tiny Home Site
Driveway
Finished Driveway

+1

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Groundhog Grading
4.7(
15
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Boomer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a deck i tore down and wanted to make an extra parking space, and then we talked about the drainage problems I had. He used Black t op fillings and packed it in, all around the house and sloped it so water would go away from house. I was very pleased with this. 2 days after completion he called me to see how it was after it rained, and it was a 90% improvement from what I had before."
taken before all straw was down...we also installed the steel window wells. this job was after hurricane helene to handle water drainage from severe storm
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hickory airport

+63

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Forever Green Turf Co
5.0(
6
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Boomer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Perfect, he texted before arriving to be certain we were gone, then texted me again when job complete. My wife was so pleasantly surprised when we pulled back in the drive she actually cried. It was wonderful. Chris did a stellar job, and I'll certainly recommend him to others."
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Brick Solutions Inc
4.5(
14
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Boomer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic experience from beginning to end. I'm very happy I went with Joe's company. They are absolute professionals and I could see everyday watching their progress, that they are concerned with quality. Joe had great communication with me throughout the whole process, and they were able to finish on time despite all the rain we were getting. I will definitely hire him again in the future for any masonry."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Boomer, 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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