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RSA Paving
4.2(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project began on time and was completed on the same day. They also did a really good job of cleaning up after themselves. Very professional, great results"
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Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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AllJax, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AllJax, Inc. is a locally Owned & Operated Company, by an Active Air Force Reservist. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We take pride in servicing our home town of Pasco County and it's surrounding areas of the Tampa area. \nTo contact us directly, Please call/text (727)457-5380 or Email Alljaxinc@gmail.com\n

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Advanced Asphalt of SW Florida, Inc.
3.7(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Advanced Asphalt of S.W. Florida, 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

Response time2 days
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CULTIV8 LANDSCAPE SERVICES
4.7(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliability distinguishes the best contractors from the rest. This was never in doubt with Jay in spite of two unavoidable issues that arose prior to installation. Both were handled perfectly with excellent communication. I don’t know what is typical but the sod from Jay’s supplier seems very clean to me. A month after installation I’ve seen only 3 or 4 small weed sprouts from 6,000 sq. ft. of sod. Owing to outstanding site preparation there’s also been almost no breakthrough of preexisting weeds."
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EVEREADY HAULING
5.0(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

"We were on a short turn schedule due to another contractor falling out and spoke to the owner Scott Seddon. He was extremely responsive to our request and gave us multiple options to complete within a two-three day time frame. He mentioned the high and low price proposal and explained he would not know until he was able to survey. We thought that would mean we would be paying the high price. We were extremely pleasantly surprised. His men were out exactly on time and with the proper equipment. They also brought out extra gear just in case. They surveyed the job and made several great recommendations. They completed the trail perfectly and also made sure to spread the excess dirt evenly. They walked the entire ground with us and made sure we were happy with every aspect of the job. The best part was they charged us the very lowest quote they had provided us. Very Professional and would use them again in a second."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Just Sod
4.8(
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We've lived in our house for 20 years, and the grass in our back yard was dead from dogs and rabbits. I found Just Sod on Yelp, and left a message for Justin on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00. He called me at 6:00 that evening, arrived by 6:30, and sent me an estimate by 9:00 the same night. The work was originally scheduled for Saturday (2 days later), but had to be rescheduled for the following Thursday due to snow. They came on Thursday promptly at 8:00, installed sod on two terraces, 4-5 tons of rock around our patio, a Breeze pathway, and a temporary fence to keep our dog off the sod. They were very organized, finished by 5:00, and cleaned up when they were done. They did everything we expected them to do, and everything looks great. I will also add here that my husband is a general contractor with high expectations. Jason and the Just Sod crew met his expectations, and we are both very happy with the quality of their work."
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Bradenton, FL

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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