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J & K Grounds Maintenance LLC
4.9(
89
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Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service, scheduling and communication was great! I’m not entirely in love with the gravel we got but I think I misunderstood and it doesn’t have anything to do with J&K"
Ripping up the old
Ripping up the old
Prepped for new stone
New Stone
New stone has been dumped

+68

Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lewis Services, LLC
5.0(
23
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Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My yard was the eye sore of the neighborhood with overgrown weeds, shrubs and yard waste. EJ’s team of three spent six hours making my lawn look great and I received admiration from my neighbors with the job they performed. Many thanks to EJ and the team who performed my service. They were very friendly and professional."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dominion Granite & Marble
4.9(
73
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Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dominion Granite prepared and installed our new kitchen countertops. We worked with Christian and highly recommend both him and Dominion Granite. Christian made our visit an efficient one, clearly explaining the options and process and patiently answering our questions. He made good recommendations regarding the proper angle of cut for our island, and we could not be more pleased with the result. He even found a way to make good use of the scrap created by the sink cut out so we could use it in our laundry room. The installation went smoothly, as well - all of our countertops are beautiful and functional. We definitely recommend Dominion Granite."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Liberty Lawn and Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
25
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Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The design process with Timothy was very pleasant and professional.  He provided choices for plantings and helped me select the most appropriate.  There was a long wait for implementation, which was not unexpected.  An implementation date was finally given but nobody showed up, and nobody responded to my phone calls.  Eventually Timothy emailed me and apologized for the problems.  Work finally began several days later.  The crew, headed by Brandon, did an excellent job.  However, they were often delayed waiting for material or equipment to be delivered. <br />"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chesapeake Landscape & Design
4.6(
40
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Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great! Dave Kraft showed up on time for estimate, and came back again on a Saturday with stone samples. Work started as scheduled, and they came every day until the project was finished. They cleaned up everything when they were done and re-seeded a section of our lawn where they had parked equipment. The finished product is absolutely beautiful. We could not be more satisfied."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Front Royal, VA

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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