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Frank's Basement Systems
4.7(
361
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Serving East Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Due to a rapid thawing, our home's sump pump started to fail and couldn't pump water faster than it was coming in from the drain tile. I came home from work to find a huge puddle of water in the area where the pump was situated, about 1/2" deep. The pump itself was working, but barely. After spending an hour bucketing water out of the pump well, I gave Frank's Basement Systems a call at around 7:45pm. One of their guys, Shane, was at my house within 20 minutes. He did a perimeter check outside the house and confirmed water was being pumped out, but the flow was minimal. He disconnected the pump from the piping, pulled it out, and I got a view of how corroded the old pump was, and it was chock full of debris and rocks. He cleaned the rocks from the pump and reinstalled to see if that would help the situation - it didn't. By this point, I was fully prepared to invest in a new pump, and he kindly provided me with the inventory he had available. Upon deciding which pump to go with, he went to his truck, drew up the paperwork that I signed, and he was able to install the new pump within half an hour. In addition to the pump, he redid the piping exiting the house and added a quiet check valve. Finally, he provided me with an estimate for a backup pump, at my request. Besides the great and thorough work, Shane was friendly, kind and honest. He did his due diligence in first attempting to repair the old sump before advising installation of a new model. He wore plastic booties over his shoes, wore a face mask the entire time and maintained proper social distancing. I've worked with Frank's at my previous house and am glad to have worked with them on the sump for my current house. I hope I won't need any work in the near future, but if I do, I'll continue to go with Frank's."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Jacrist Gardening Services Inc
5.0(
8
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Serving East Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been working with Richard consistently for almost 15 years, and because of Jacrist, we have a beautiful yard! Richard is kind, talented, and hard-working. It truly is a pleasure to work with him. We highly recommend Jacrist Gardening Services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Restorff's Landscape Service
4.8(
12
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Serving East Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience with Resorff's was fine throughout the period when work was being done, the disappointing experience came afterwards. We noticed that plants and shrubs were not being planted very deep, roots were exposed and an Arborvitae simply fell over. Our disappointment evolved as Restorff's felt no obligation to replace any of the plants/shrubs and trees that eventually died within the first year. Now we're faced with what maybe thousands of dollars of Dead plants we paid top dollar for and am reieving nothing but Excuses from the Owner/ Roger."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
The Tree Surgeon
5.0(
8
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Serving East Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Super. Rich was courteous, and very informative. We appreciated that. His crew was prompt, efficient, and cleaned up well after the job was done. The contract with Rich was detailed, with pictures, leaving minimal chance for misunderstanding as to what was to be done. We are super pleased. Price was also very reasonable. We most definitely will be giving him a call when we want additional tree work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in East Amherst, NY

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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