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Tripp Landscaping
4.7(
12
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jan, the designer, was wonderful to work with. She came out promptly after we called, listened carefully to what we had in mind and what we wanted to spend, and came up with a lovely design within a week. Not only did she provide a scaled drawing, but also a photograph of our home "digitally enhanced"  with all of the plants she planned to use. She figured the contract with and without installation costs, and the installation charges were reasonable. The crew that did the installation was also excellent. The three guys were friendly and professional, and they worked quickly and diligently, completing the project in a timely manner. The results were above our expectations. We will definitely use Tripp Landscaping for future projects! <br />"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Mabe Concrete & Construction
3.0(
1
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"<p>We had a new sunroom installed, and wanted a new concrete patio to go along with it.</p> <p>First, the positives:</p> <p>Contacted Mr. Mabe after seeing him listed here on Angie's List.  He came out to our house, inspected the site, took measurements and gave us a quote.  To his credit Mr. Mabe made some suggestions that improved the design of the patio (like rounding the corners, and such).  He was also flexible enough to alter the proposal to increase the size of the pad at the very last minute (the day they arrived to start excavating.). Additionally, when it became apparent that the BOBCAT that they were using to haul rock and concrete was leaving ruts in my yard, Mr Mabe and his helper used a wheel barrow to move rock and concrete from my front driveway to the rear of our house (to the patio site).</p> <p>Due to delays finishing the installation of our sunroom, we didn't start the patio project until November of 2013. The proposal was signed on November 12th. The actual work started about a week later.</p> <p>The ground was excavated, the forms were laid, and the rock base was spread.  All this went off with out a hitch.</p> <p>Now the negatives:</p> <p>After the forms were laid, and rock spread, the concrete truck arrived to pour the concrete.  Because of the late start of the project, it was now the 3rd week of November and we were trying to finish before the weather turned bad. The day of the pouring, the weatherman predicted rain late that evening. We decided to risk it, and started pouring.  Toward the end of the pouring, it started to rain. Mr Mabe scrambled to finish 'leveling' the concrete before the sun went down. He was kneeling on a pad, trying to trowel the pad as level as he could. When he finished, he didn't have any plastic to cover the new concrete, and had to borrow some from me.</p> <p>When he finished and was packing up, he asked for the balance of his payment (50% of $1300.00).  I told him I didn't like the way he rushed the final troweling (he left obvious trowel marks, and I have a knee-pad impression right in the middle of my pad), and that I wanted to hold 10% of the payment until he came back some other day to finish it.  Mr Mabe gave me a hard-luck story of needing all the money to pay material costs, and offed to annotate the written proposal to say he would "come back after the weekend and patch any areas needed from the rain or resurface the entire pad". I agreed, and gave him the balance of my bill.</p> <p>The following week came and went without any word from Mr Mabe.  I wasn't too upset, the temperature had dropped, and it was unlikely that we would use our new patio until the following spring.  I assumed Mr Mabe would contact me to schedule a return visit. </p> <p>Nothing.  Finally, I called him on the 6th of March, got his voice mail and left a message asking him to call and schedule a return visit.  No response. What followed was a game of me leaving voice mails every few days until the 24th of March, when Mr Mabe returned my called, explained that his cell phone 'broke', and wasn't aware of the calls I had made, and promised to come out in a couple of days.  Nope. Never showed up.  This farce continued.  I would call, leave voice mail, he return my call, and promised to show up. Never did.  Finally, in April (I forget the date), Mr Mabe shows up, and we go to the back yard to look at the concrete pad he poured.  He looked at it, said "That's not too bad, we can fix that", and left.  We have NEVER heard from Mr Mabe since.</p> <p>I am upset with the quality of his workmanship, but I am d*** mad being lied to, direct to my face.</p> <p>Word to the Wise, if you work with this gentleman, under no circumstances, pay the full balance until you are satisfied with his work.   </p> <br />"
Premier Brick & Stone
New to Angi

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our company is family owned & operated. We have been exceeding expectations in the Midwest since; 1983. Our state of the art technology provides you with precise high quality stone work. We also have gifted artisans to create your vision or replicate century old restorations. Our passionate, knowledgeable team, strives to make your business with Premier Brick & Stone a positive experience. Stone countertops are created & installed by our team. We have a large group of highly respected masons & landscapers we can recommend for all your other brick,stone & landscaping needs.

Woodrum Brothers Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1955

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Every Project we undertake is a reflection of ourselves. Our know how, commitment to excellence and a dedication to innovation is what sets our company apart from the rest. \n\nTradition. Integrity. Innovation. Efficiency. Trust.\n\nWe provide all types of concrete and excavating services. From driveways, basements, sidewalks, sheds, and many more. We also provide excavating from site prep, sewer and water installation, drainage tile, farm drainage, ponds, trenching, and demolition. We also provide hauling from sand, gravel, fill dirt, black dirt, to debris removal. General Contractor, and site design also provided.

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