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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was great to work with. His crew that was assigned to do our patio arrived promptly each day and were the nicest guys to work with. They cleaned up each day and made certain the property was left in good condition. We are pleased with the patio installation and would highly recommend them. They will be back in the fall to do some additional work for us as we will use them for all our landscaping needs moving forward."
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JR Construction
4.6(
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the work Bill and his crew did. All were very pleasant and professional. They were able to do a final cleanup from over the winter, removing all sticks and leaves. Following that They weeded, raked, installed edging, applied and spread mulch. Did a final cleanup of the mulch, driveway and walk areas before leaving. Very happy with the job they did. I would recommend this company and I would hire them again."
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AMC Paving, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"Very glad to have found this company. AMC Paving restored and improved our pea-gravel driveway and parking area, which had become overwhelmed by weeds. Using no chemical herbicides (thankfully), AMC removed all intruding vegetation, and excavated and regraded before spreading a deep layer of stone. The work was done efficiently and professionally by a great crew. Very fair pricing. Highly recommend this contrator."
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hard Rock Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Hard Rock to install millings in my driveway. Andrew gave me a free estimate and was very knowledgeable and informative. They also did the job in an extremely timely manner. Hard Rock did an excellent job, at a great price."
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Millings driveway
Before
Deck repair

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Paving
4.3(
105
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beyond fabulous. Great job on my gravel driveway. Great prices. Amazing crew. Everyone was polite. Hardest working group of guys I have seen in quite a while. Bill the owner really cares about a quality job and customer service. Working with his son he was not only the foreman but operated the roller and spreader. I would not hesitate to give an unqualified 5 star review. It’s a small outfit that delivers!"
After paving complete
After seal coating complete
Paving before and after stone work seal coating
Before ashphalt millings installed
Before paving began after grading

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Ellendale, DE

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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