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K&K Excavating LLC
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Serving Glen Carbon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"K&K are diligent, reliable, and professional. State of the art equipment and top tier work with precise accuracy. Great on communicating how the phases of each step of the project were going and what potential challenges could arise."
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Response time8 hrs
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Patriot Landscape
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Serving Glen Carbon, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, above ground pools, semi-inground pools, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Green Thumb Lawncare N' Landscape, LLC
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Serving Glen Carbon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've been very pleased with them and I would give them an 'A' overall. We've been using them since October of last year and they are a local company. They were last here 2 weeks ago and we spent $50 for them to mow our lawn and do some weeding. 9 or 10 months of the year they are here every week. They're reliable, competent, responsive and on time."
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E&L Landscaping, LLC.
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Serving Glen Carbon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

When you’re ready to take the landscape of your home or business to the next level, contact E & L Landscaping. Our skills, professionalism, and range of lawn services allow us to complete any job you have. From building hardscape additions to weed removal, our team will help you get the gorgeous landscape you need. Call today for more information.

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Glen Carbon, IL

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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