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PVI Group, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

PVI Group is your one-call solution for a wide range of home improvement, maintenance and repair and lawn care needs. Our licensed professionals are known for the quality of our workmanship and professional reliability so you know the job will be done correctly and efficiently.

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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The Outdoor Advantage LLC
4.5(
758
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Phil and his team did a great job and had great suggestions to how to accomplish what I was looking to do. They took all my downspouts below ground, combined them together including my sump pump and installed pop up emitters. Overall, it is a much better solution than the previous plastic flex pipes that discharged directly on my lawn. Also regraded a few poor drainage areas of the yard. I thought the pricing was reasonable and would hire them again."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Toss It
5.0(
17
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

"Very professional services, great customer service and work was completed quickly and efficiently. They came out and got my area filled with dirt, leveled and were extremely fair on pricing. Would highly recommend use for removal and or leveling and backfill!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GreenTrax
4.8(
35
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a pleasure working with this company. The BEST part about Greentrax is their proposal. It is thorough and complete listing EXACTLY what work will be done and any extras the customer has requested. I contacted 6 contractors for this job and each of the other 5 contractors sent me a proposal with about 5 lines. Kelly, the Office Administrative Assistant, send emails confirming everything = so you know what is going on at all times. She will also research questions for you and get back to you with the answer -timely. First, on the initial call, I asked if the old oil tank could be removed and that I have time to insulate under the back porch and paint (I wanted to hand paint the new oil tank) the new oil tank. The tank is 300 pounds and the fellow who came that on the "remove old oil tank and bring new oil tank and place on patio" day showed me the best way to position the tank and how to rotate it so all sides could be painted (he also attached the legs so they could be painted at the same time. I hired a local young man with lots of muscles to actually drop and lift the tank. The "lentils" (the cement pieces that go under the tank to make sure the tank stays LEVEL were also dropped off on that day. I paid for part of the job. Old tank removal /new tank drop off was on Oct 16, 2017. Kelly explained the sludge charge and assured me that all sludge is being handled according to regulations and in a way that protects the environment. PS. One of the other people who came out for an estimate told me that he would "cut the tank open and burn off the remaining oil". Since I am interested in environmental issues, I wanted to MAKE SURE that my job was handled in an environmentally sensitive way. I had a personal problem that tied up my schedule for 6 weeks, then the weather changed so I could not finish the under the porch work timely. When I called in late December 2017, the office was off for a week between Christmas and New Years and I got an early January installation appointment. The installation went smoothly. The job looks great. Greentrax honored the $2.00 / gallon price given to me in August or Sept 2017 - even though the price of oil has risen since then. The new oil filter for the new oil tank was suggested by the first guy that came to remove the old oil tank. It slipped both his mind and my mind that I wanted the new oil filter too. I called ON THE DAY OF THE INSTALLATION, told Kelly about the oversight. I agreed to the price and the new oil filter was installed = NO PROBLEM = the oil filter was picked up on the way to my job. In the picture, an orange covering is over the copper wire. As you can tell I am a very fussy woman. All Greentrax employees understood that I wanted to understand the process and make my own decision about what is best for my situation. At ALL junctures when a problem could have arose, none did. I whole heartedly recommend Greentrax. I also suggest that you paint the oil tank yourself. THE BEST PAINT is with Rust Scat, Polyurethane Enamel OIL BASE Black GLOSS. Purchase this paint (about $50.00/ gallon) at Budeke's Paint, 418 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231 . It is a COMMERICAL level painted used on bridges, has UV protection, and is HIGHLY Rated = brush application is better than roller. = 2 coats recommended and scuff first coat so second coat will adhere to the first coat. Read can instructions for the grade of sand paper to use. USE A RESPIRATOR WHEN USING THIS PAINT OUTDOORS. I did not and got sick for a couple of days; no problem after I put the respirator on (I do not like the way they feel on my face, so I only use a face mask or a respirator when absolutely necessary = it is necessary with this paint). The other hint from Husky Oil company = FILL YOUR OIL TANK AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON (APRIL OR MAY) to prevent condensation on the inside of your oil tank. Oil tanks rust from the inside out. Painting with good paint AND fill oil tank each year in April or May will protect your oil tank for years to come. I know that the additional research I did and the paint I used to protect the outside of the tank is going to extend the life of my oil tank for more than the 10 years warranty. The job looks great and I could not be more pleased."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Stinebaugh Masonry LLC
5.0(
149
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They showed up before 7 am every day of the project. Very thorough. Considerate of my property. Owner was responsive to any questions. I love my work. They also repaired some of the mortar on my home in addition to the porches and chimney."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Healthy Cleaning & Landscaping
4.7(
239
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Company did an GREAT job cleaning my yard of weeds. Customer Service is Great and Scheduling an appointment was easy. Great Communication. It was a all Around Great Experience. I Highly Recommend this Company and will be using them for future services."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CUSTOM STONEWORKS & DESIGN, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Not only can we recommend CUSTOM STONEWORKS and DESIGN, INC without reservations, but we do so with enthusiasm. Everyone has their own 'process' for deciding on large purchases and investments. You will not disappointed if your path leads you to Tony at CSand D. When we joined Angie's List and began reading through all of the reviews and comments, we were really happy to see a few of the contractors that we had already looked into had reviews on file. The reviews were very hepful and we are glad we joined to read them. One thing that we were wary of were the most GLOWING reviews posted. We figured that the company must have written it themselves or given a huge discount in exchange for the comments. We have to admit that were TOTALLY wrong in thinking this, because we now are about to write one of those reviews about our experience with CUSTOM STONEWORKS and DESIGN. We were not paid, discounted, begged, or threatened to write this review. This Company is Terriffic. Tony is the owner and the guy you will be dealing with. Tony responded immediately to our request for an estimate. We asked him to come over to look at the space and he arrived promptly when he said he would. With no guarantee that we would give him the job, he spent over 45 mins with us. He explained what the process involved (Excavation, grading, compacting etc...) and how his team gets it all done quickly and safely. We had no idea what materials we wanted and had no experience with pavers. Tony showed us books of his work as well as catalogs for the choices we had. He answered all questions. We are very indecisive when a lot of money is at stake. We were nervous about making a choice we would regret. Tony totally understood this and provided just the right amount of encouragement and support. Remember, at this point, we hadnt even given him the job yet and he was already providing great customer service. Tony was the second contractor we met with and not the last. His price was a little higher than the other bid, but it was all-inclusive. No extra charges for short-load delivery, limited access (we have a narrow alley), or disposal fee (we had a lot of rocks to get rid of). The price he gave us was the amount we'd pay. He emailed us a sketch and bid later that night. Just like he promised he would. We still kept shopping. We met with 2-3 other contractors who all were not as good as CUSTOM STONEWORKS and DESIGN. They were not as personable, they were not as prompt in getting back to us. We finally decided to go with CUSTOM STONEWORKS and DESIGN, INC. We were working on a deadline because we were planning a holiday party and needed the work done within 4 weeks. Tony reshuffled a couple of his more-flexible jobs to accommodate our schedule. Amazing ! When the work began, we were actually out of town, but we had to have the job done so we put our faith in Tony and went on vacation. Tony even emailed us photos of the work in prgress while we were away which was GREAT. When we got home, we dropped our bags and headed straight to the backyard. We were greeted with a brand new beautiful patio. The entire space was transformed as Tony promised. Clean and new. Just like he said it would be. Now we are not so naive to think that nothing ever goes wrong on jobs. We have had experience with renovations where unexpected glitches or problems arise. The KEY to picking a contractor is getting the right answer to the question "When things go wrong, what are you going to do to make them right ?" Everything went PERFECT on our job, but we went into it with 100% CONFIDENCE that Tony would make things right. In short, he didnt have to make things right, because nothing went wrong. We were 100% happy to write the final check. No regrets. We not only can reccommend CUSTOM STONEWORKS and DESIGN, INC without reservations, but we do so with enthusiasm."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Essex, MD

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.

The Essex, MD homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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