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Eaton Mulching & Yard Cleaning Services
4.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Eldridge, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"John was very helpful in getting our project completed. He got our gravel delivered the same day he gave us a quote and was able to start spreading the next day. Everything looks amazing and we are very happy with the work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Eaton river rock and mulching
4.4(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Eldridge, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good work!!! He came over sized up job and came the next day started installing river rock and got the job done in half the time I expected. If you are looking for a affordable company definitely hire Eaton river rock and mulching"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Stone's Dirt & Wood
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Eldridge, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Stone's Dirt & Wood is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. \n \nstonesdirtandwood.com

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Soper Concrete, LLC
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Eldridge, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you! \n

Response time2 days
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Four Feathers Construction
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Eldridge, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Four Feathers Construction 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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

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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