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John Faulkner General Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John provided straightforward, well-priced repair or replacement options for an older HVAC unit on its way out. He spent a lot of time answering our questions, and addressed our needs. We are glad we found him."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MudCat Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Top tier company that provided excellent work and consistent communication. MudCat Excavations installed a culver, grated my driveway, and put new gravel down. Fair pricing and great customer service."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ALLIN LANDSCAPING
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent and prompt service. Great professional advice. Brought in associate contractor for additional remodeling and driveway advice. Hope to use them for actual installation in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Grading and Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The estimate was at no cost to me. The price for the service was reasonable. They were very friendly and made the project scheduling easy. The driveway turned out just as I requested. The driveway project was completed in one day. The driveway is very nice, and absolutely perfect in appearance. I am looking forward to using it after it has dried. Extra perk, the neighbors were commenting on how nice it looked. I am definitely pleased with the job. I definitely recommend this company for a driveway install."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
NIEDERGESES LANDSCAPE LLC
4.3(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"NIEDERGESES created a plan for the front yard and recommended flowering shrubs to compliment the house. We changed a few of the recommended plants and signed a contract. The new beds were outlined with paint and grass killer applied where needed. The 2 man team showed up a week later than expected and removed and disposed of the old landscaping and installed the new plants. The work was done in the late fall and some of the plantings died over the winter. Though NIEDERGESE promised to replace them in the spring, we never heard back from them and ultimately replaced them ourselves. Two years later, now, the landscaping is maturing and is BEAUTIFUL! We often receive compliments on it from our neighbors and visitors. The design and selection of the shrubs and trees is perfect. And although we had minor trouble with the timing and understanding at the beginning , we would recommend their designs and certainly hire them again."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Landscaping Creations LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Although Jason had some difficulty in getting started due to weather and illness, once he committed to the project, he showed up when he said he would and worked side by side with his men. They were very nice guys and Jason was great in giving me advice about plants, grass seed, mulching and answering all of my questions. <br /> I will be using him again in the future and highly recommend him. <br />"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Franklin, TN

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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