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Cornman Concrete and Paving
5.0(
22
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cornman Concrete and Paving did four projects at my new farmette: installed a new gravel parking area at the side of my house and concrete walkway to my front door, regraveled and regraded my badly damaged driveway, installed gravel in a grassy area next to my barn to allow trucks to deliver, and installed a high traffic area pad for my horses. All done quickly and exactly as I had hoped!"
Flatwork
Flat work
Flat work
Slab on grade
Laying block

+250

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SKR Paving
4.5(
26
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve and his crew are truly awesome guys. They all communicate very well and even went the extra mile to locate my son's drain issue and came up with a solution to keep the garage from flooding during a heavy rain. My son lives in Manchester, MD. I highly recommend them. Kurt"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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J4 Outdoors, LLC
5.0(
29
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some extremely over grown areas that was almost impossible to maintain. So I reached out to J4 and within half a day Jeremy cleared out .25 of acre of brush, shrubs and small trees and now I have less maintenance and yard to enjoy. Thank you J4 and you always be our first call!!"
Hauling Project
Mulch delivery
Tree clean up
Appliance pick up
Hot tub removal

+46

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.8(
32
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his crew were excellent. The extent of Chris' knowledge was quite impressive. He made me feel like I was finally in good hands by showing and thoroughly discussing everything he found. During his inspection he checked every possible issue that could be causing the problems. He explained the repair processes necessary and showed me as he was doing them. They were courteous and cleaned up, leaving my property cleaner than when they arrived. They were very polite and more than willing to do whatever was necessary to help me complete the project as I wanted. I can not thank Chris and his team enough and would absolutely recommend their services."
Week of 11/19
before
MARCH 2025
Week of 11/19
Philadelphia Stucco paint waterproof

+36

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Myriad Home Improvement & Handyman Services LLC
4.2(
1,728
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

"Had used their tech Fred twice before with no problems. They were very responsive but other tech scheduled had urgent dental work. Rescheduled three more weeks out with other tech. Had headphones in and did not hear knock or call. Rescheduled and I mistook date and was in Maine when they arrived. Since I was outside their usual area I felt it better to cancel project since I only had six months lease. They stated would refund, and I will appreciate since I am a senior in fixed income."
Concrete Work
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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M&G CONTRACTORS SERVICES
4.9(
7
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Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sublime Innovations did an excellent job in getting my landscaping together for the start of the growing season. We used them to refresh the landscaping around our yard. Our landscaping had overgrown and become unkempt during the fall and winter. Sublime Innovations was able to clean all of the flower beds of dead matter and weeds and trim all of our hedges and bushes so that they are more manageable to maintain. We will definitely be using them again for maintenance of our landscaping to ensure it remains beautiful."
Deck demolition and removal
Deck demolition and removal
Deck demolition and removal
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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 Dover, PA

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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