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Avatar for Metropolitan Chimney Masonry Services Inc
Metropolitan Chimney Masonry Services Inc
4.7(
200
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adrian was great. The estimate was about $20,000 for the second story, composite deck we want which means that the project will be put off for a little while. We will probably get a couple other estimates for comparison at that point, but we were very happy with our consultation experience with Adrian."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
60
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Wilburn's crew showed up on time Thursday to rake my leaves.  They had to reschedule when the weather turned unfavorable in the middle of their work.  The crew returned Friday as promised to finish the work.  Since I was at the office that, I could not hand them the check in person.  Mr. Wilburn let me mail it.  My contractor was in the house that day take care of a project and commented that the crew did an excellent job.  I inspected the results afterwards and agree.  Mr. Wilburn's company will be back next year to mow my lawn and take care of my other landscaping needs.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for J & G Masonry & General Contractors - Glenn Taylor
J & G Masonry & General Contractors - Glenn Taylor
4.4(
28
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We met with Glenn and Josh a few times before beginning the project. They had a nice professional proposal and were always responsive on the phone. They preferred phone and mail over email but that was fine with me.   I priced out about 8 different masonry companies since the price for this foundation and slab was all over the map (range from 9k to 24k).  J&G was slightly higher than the lowest company but their customer service, reputation on Angieslist, and responsiveness made us select them.  We had a few weather delays.  Glenn was great at explaining what they were doing and when.  If I asked them to tidy up the site, they took care of it right away.
 
They laid the rebar for the footers and while we waited for inspection, the rain made a big mess of everything.  After waiting for the ground to dry out, they cleaned up the holes and removed all the soft mud.  The rebar was all put back into place and we were able to pour the concrete and have it set up.  We also had a piece of rebar attached to the footer rebar for a footer electrical ground.  Once our electrician comes out, the grounding wire can be tied in to the rebar. 
After that week, things moved a bit faster with building the block walls with anchor bolts, backfilling, adding a load of gravel for grading, and finally pouring the slab.  In their proposal, Glenn had written that they would do the 6" wire mesh in the slab but then proposed having the concrete supplier add fiber reinforcement to the concrete at the plant instead.  The inspector was okay with this change.  My understanding is that while the fiber reinforced concrete is slightly more expensive, it's less labor.
It's been about 3 weeks and we are very satisfied with the work J&G performed.  Other contractors have all said it looks like they did a great job."
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Remedies Real Estate Consultants, LLC
Home Remedies Real Estate Consultants, LLC
4.3(
14
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service worked out really well. There was an article in the Washington Post yesterday about home inspector and what they should be doing, he did exactly what was outlined in the article. It took about three hours, we discussed what the issues were in the house and if I wanted to rent whether or not it would be worth doing that. He was giving me estimates of things that needs to be fixed, repaired and what it would cost. When he finished, he emailed me a very detailed report with pictures and everything."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Honest Exteriors - Southern Maryland
Honest Exteriors - Southern Maryland
3.9(
33
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall, the service was good.  NO leaks!  The owner was very friendly and helpful.  The workers showed up on time and worked really hard; had to explain to them what was needed to be done.  Once started, worked hard and did a good job.  I did; however have to call to have them come back to complete the shed roof ridge vent.  They didn't know exactly what I wanted.  They came back and made it right.  The only down side was they didn't make any attempt to clean up the shed.  Lots of wood chips and sawdust covering everything from the cutting in of the vent."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Blue World LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! They're very realiable, prompt and showed up everyday. I wanted to be there throughout installation process so I requested that the stop work on occasions when I was going out of town. The rate for installation was cheaper than others I received and their work ethic is great along with the pride they take in providing good quality bricklaying. I highly recommend them. Very easy to communicate with and friendly workers who always gave insight on how I could improve the curb appeal to house. Will be looking forward to working with them more. Have some pillars and flagstone I want them to do. They provided pictures and references to other ones that attracted me into watching them in my dream home. Great group of guys and very hard working! Customer service was great no hidden fees every price was quoted from beginning to end and their estimate of materials needed was right on."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Good Start Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good Start Construction (Rosaly Alfaro owner and his assistant Arquimides) did a fantastic job installing a new kitchen, bathroom, and office.  He also built a very custom rustic bookshelving for the office, pavers for the back patio, and repaired my exterior portico, window cornices, painting, trimwork for spiraling staircase, etc.  He did such a great job with the first project (custom wood curtain cornices), I wanted him to do everything in my house including major renovations!  I'm that happy with the prices he gave me and his incredible work ethic.
I'm a very detailed oriented person and have pretty high standards on my interior design and decorating.  I've custom built 2 houses, if that tells how picky I am.  I'm equally discriminating on price and budget.  I found Rosaly very meticulous in his work with a great eye for customization.  He's great with his prices, which would be a challenge for anyone to beat!  He's always on time, cleans up after himself, and the most diligent contractor I've ever worked with.   He was a referral from my well known wall covering hanger.  
And as important, Rosaly is such a nice guy, great friendly personality, honest, and very hard working.  He's on my speed dial and I hope he never leaves the area!!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in California, MD

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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