Q: How do I calculate how much pea gravel I need?

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.

Q: How much does a yard of pea gravel weigh?

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.

Q: How deep should pea gravel be?

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.

Q: What are the pros and cons of using pea gravel?

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.

Q: What landscaping materials can I use instead of pea gravel?

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.

Q: What is the upkeep involved with pea gravel installations?

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.

Repairs Pro's

Repairs Pro's

Customers say: True professional

16 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

At Repair Pro's we take pride in the care and quality of your experience with us. Customer service is what has kept our doors open for 8 years. We promise, you won't regret hiring us for your Roofing and Gutter needs. We appreciate your business, and thanks for choosing Repair Pro's.

"Very responsive with updates, good pricing, and the regraveling of my driveway was exactly what I wanted completed in an extremely timely manner"

Edith T on December 2025

At Repair Pro's we take pride in the care and quality of your experience with us. Customer service is what has kept our doors open for 8 years. We promise, you won't regret hiring us for your Roofing and Gutter needs. We appreciate your business, and thanks for choosing Repair Pro's.

"Very responsive with updates, good pricing, and the regraveling of my driveway was exactly what I wanted completed in an extremely timely manner"

Edith T on December 2025

ROC Construction LLC

ROC Construction LLC

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

23 years of experience

We provide fast and professional service. We have a vast line of services, that we provide; asphalt paving, concrete construction, excavating, demolition, hauling, grading, topsoil, fill dirt, gravel delivery, complete sod (Fescue, Zoysia, or Bermuda) ,seeding (Fescue or Bermuda), landscaping services and site work. We provide expert service for commercial, residential and industrial clients. We always strive to do a Class A job and take pride in our work. We always show up on time and do the job exactly right. Roc Construction's, owner, Mr. Morris, is a Virginia Tech grad with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. So if you have a tough project, that requires someone with knowledge and skills to complete the project, Mr. Morris can approach the project from a engineers point of view and turn your dream into a reality!

"From quote to job complete in 48 hours. Very professional and well organized-quality work. Would hire again"

Mark D on April 2025

We provide fast and professional service. We have a vast line of services, that we provide; asphalt paving, concrete construction, excavating, demolition, hauling, grading, topsoil, fill dirt, gravel delivery, complete sod (Fescue, Zoysia, or Bermuda) ,seeding (Fescue or Bermuda), landscaping services and site work. We provide expert service for commercial, residential and industrial clients. We always strive to do a Class A job and take pride in our work. We always show up on time and do the job exactly right. Roc Construction's, owner, Mr. Morris, is a Virginia Tech grad with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. So if you have a tough project, that requires someone with knowledge and skills to complete the project, Mr. Morris can approach the project from a engineers point of view and turn your dream into a reality!

"From quote to job complete in 48 hours. Very professional and well organized-quality work. Would hire again"

Mark D on April 2025

T & C Outdoor Specialists

T & C Outdoor Specialists

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

8 years of experience

Specializing in Landscape Irrigation, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Lighting and more! We take pride in every job no matter the size of the project. We will work diligently until the job is complete and communicate throughout the process. With over 40 years of combined landscape irrigation, lighting and drainage we can help you with your project today!

"Great company to work with. Expert advice regarding any scale of job you need done. Professional & friendly (all of the employees!) Always left our yard clean and looking better then when they arrived! Highly recommend them!"

Sarah M on October 2022

Specializing in Landscape Irrigation, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Lighting and more! We take pride in every job no matter the size of the project. We will work diligently until the job is complete and communicate throughout the process. With over 40 years of combined landscape irrigation, lighting and drainage we can help you with your project today!

"Great company to work with. Expert advice regarding any scale of job you need done. Professional & friendly (all of the employees!) Always left our yard clean and looking better then when they arrived! Highly recommend them!"

Sarah M on October 2022

Rey’s Stone Works

Rey’s Stone Works

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

6 years of experience

Rey's Stone Works is a family owned and operated business that was created to provide the highest quality stone/masonry services to the city of Richmond and it's surrounding areas. Our list of clients range from: Residential, Commercial, and Municipalities with a mission to provide " best in class" services remaining as the "go to" Stone Works company in the state of Va. RSW pays close attention to all detail and utilizes decades of experience and artistic skills to bring your vision to life. Call or Text Us Now.

"They were professional and courteous. They showed up on time, went immediately to work and cleaned up after themselves. The work was done beautifully and quickly. They communicated the steps, what was needed and how it would be done. They went above and beyond any expectations. I would highly recommend and would hire them again for any project."

Michelle B on September 2024

Rey's Stone Works is a family owned and operated business that was created to provide the highest quality stone/masonry services to the city of Richmond and it's surrounding areas. Our list of clients range from: Residential, Commercial, and Municipalities with a mission to provide " best in class" services remaining as the "go to" Stone Works company in the state of Va. RSW pays close attention to all detail and utilizes decades of experience and artistic skills to bring your vision to life. Call or Text Us Now.

"They were professional and courteous. They showed up on time, went immediately to work and cleaned up after themselves. The work was done beautifully and quickly. They communicated the steps, what was needed and how it would be done. They went above and beyond any expectations. I would highly recommend and would hire them again for any project."

Michelle B on September 2024

Virginia Railing and Gates, LLC

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Virginia Railing and Gates, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Virginia Railing and Gates serves the Richmond and surrounding areas as a custom metal fabricator that specializes in railings, gates, and fences.

"I would highly recommend Nash Contracting, the replacement retaining wall was a huge undertaking and the finished project looks incredible. Reid removed the old fence and replaced, and removed an old garage/shed."

Paul S on August 2020

Virginia Railing and Gates serves the Richmond and surrounding areas as a custom metal fabricator that specializes in railings, gates, and fences.

"I would highly recommend Nash Contracting, the replacement retaining wall was a huge undertaking and the finished project looks incredible. Reid removed the old fence and replaced, and removed an old garage/shed."

Paul S on August 2020

A W MASONRY & RESTORATION

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A W MASONRY & RESTORATION

4.93(

121

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

A.W. Masonry And Restoration is a Richmond, VA masonry company that builds magnificent structures. From restoring historical buildings to constructing new business signs, we are the answer. When you need quality installation or repair work, look no further than A.W. Masonry And Restoration. As a skilled, licensed, and insured masonry contractor in Richmond, A.W. Masonry And Restoration is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, A.W. Masonry And Restoration provides thorough, efficient service every step of the way. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results.

"Team did a nice job - there were complications that were discovered when they were doing the work that required a different contractor to fix, and they worked around that interruption without issue."

Russell W on March 2018

A.W. Masonry And Restoration is a Richmond, VA masonry company that builds magnificent structures. From restoring historical buildings to constructing new business signs, we are the answer. When you need quality installation or repair work, look no further than A.W. Masonry And Restoration. As a skilled, licensed, and insured masonry contractor in Richmond, A.W. Masonry And Restoration is at your service for projects large and small. From quick household fixes to major property renovations, A.W. Masonry And Restoration provides thorough, efficient service every step of the way. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results.

"Team did a nice job - there were complications that were discovered when they were doing the work that required a different contractor to fix, and they worked around that interruption without issue."

Russell W on March 2018

VA Contracting LLC

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VA Contracting LLC

4.71(

250

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Specializing in Tree Services A Contractor with Class. I have been in this Business for 17 Years, Following my 73 year old Father and Planning to Pass it on to My 3 Sons. We do all aspects Tree Work. VA Contracting LLC. is continually developing methods to make Tree Service safer and We have the lowest impact on lawns, Many of our customers comment that “Other than the tree being gone we would never even have known you were here”. We have 17 years Experience and are Virginia's Premier Tree Service Company. No One can beat our Value Dollars Compared to Service, WE ARE THE BEST VALUE. Estimates are FREE for all of our services. Proof of insurance and references are Always provided. We have a special Tree Stump grinding Machine to remove Tree Stumps in difficult situations. We can Fit through a standard 36” yard gate Eliminating the need to take down/ disturb and existing Fencing. Our Machine is Light enough that with its Dual rear wheels It does Not leave ruts, or tire tracks in your Landscape. VA Contracting LLC. maintains a large fleet of equipment to handle tree take downs and trimming. We also offer grading of lawns, driveways and gravel work, tall grass mowing, clearing of any areas and crane services. We strive to provide each customer with excellent customer service each and every time we perform services. VA Contracting LLC. is family-owned, so we know how important our work can be to local families and businesses. 3 Generations Of Hard work and Ethics Guarantees you, That you will get a quality job done at a fair price. Customer satisfaction is our greatest priority. We believe customer service is important and it’s the best way to run a business. We are Based 12 Miles west of Short Pump in Beautiful Gum Spring, VA. We do NOT rent a large storage lot and Fancy building therefore saving on Business costs, & passing that savings on to You the consumer. If you are looking for a reputable Tree Service company with excellent customer service in the Short Pump, Richmond, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Henrico or Hanover area please call us for a free estimate at 804-592-1103. We also Service Any areas within The Metro area IE: Dinwiddie, Powhatan, and Even Charlottesville. Centrally Located to Quickly Service all of the Richmond Area

"The deal I purchased through Angie's list was I believe $1700(?) for a crew for a day. After looking around David realized it would be 2 days. David, Miguel and crew removed 5 or 6 large oaks, a diseased hickory, and many smaller scrubby trees. They ground stumps and cut all the wood in fireplace lengths for us to split later- as I requested. Because he didn't have to haul all the wood away or split it, I was able to have more trees taken down. The crew was fast, efficient and Miguel is amazing in the treetops. This was in 2015 and my barren shady yard is now sunny and grassy."

Keri W on September 2018

Specializing in Tree Services A Contractor with Class. I have been in this Business for 17 Years, Following my 73 year old Father and Planning to Pass it on to My 3 Sons. We do all aspects Tree Work. VA Contracting LLC. is continually developing methods to make Tree Service safer and We have the lowest impact on lawns, Many of our customers comment that “Other than the tree being gone we would never even have known you were here”. We have 17 years Experience and are Virginia's Premier Tree Service Company. No One can beat our Value Dollars Compared to Service, WE ARE THE BEST VALUE. Estimates are FREE for all of our services. Proof of insurance and references are Always provided. We have a special Tree Stump grinding Machine to remove Tree Stumps in difficult situations. We can Fit through a standard 36” yard gate Eliminating the need to take down/ disturb and existing Fencing. Our Machine is Light enough that with its Dual rear wheels It does Not leave ruts, or tire tracks in your Landscape. VA Contracting LLC. maintains a large fleet of equipment to handle tree take downs and trimming. We also offer grading of lawns, driveways and gravel work, tall grass mowing, clearing of any areas and crane services. We strive to provide each customer with excellent customer service each and every time we perform services. VA Contracting LLC. is family-owned, so we know how important our work can be to local families and businesses. 3 Generations Of Hard work and Ethics Guarantees you, That you will get a quality job done at a fair price. Customer satisfaction is our greatest priority. We believe customer service is important and it’s the best way to run a business. We are Based 12 Miles west of Short Pump in Beautiful Gum Spring, VA. We do NOT rent a large storage lot and Fancy building therefore saving on Business costs, & passing that savings on to You the consumer. If you are looking for a reputable Tree Service company with excellent customer service in the Short Pump, Richmond, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville, Henrico or Hanover area please call us for a free estimate at 804-592-1103. We also Service Any areas within The Metro area IE: Dinwiddie, Powhatan, and Even Charlottesville. Centrally Located to Quickly Service all of the Richmond Area

"The deal I purchased through Angie's list was I believe $1700(?) for a crew for a day. After looking around David realized it would be 2 days. David, Miguel and crew removed 5 or 6 large oaks, a diseased hickory, and many smaller scrubby trees. They ground stumps and cut all the wood in fireplace lengths for us to split later- as I requested. Because he didn't have to haul all the wood away or split it, I was able to have more trees taken down. The crew was fast, efficient and Miguel is amazing in the treetops. This was in 2015 and my barren shady yard is now sunny and grassy."

Keri W on September 2018

Artistic Stone Design

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39

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Artistic Stone Design

4.79(

39

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

We custom fabricate, install and repair natural stone countertops. (as well as Quartz materials.....Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone and Zodiac) We have a slab yard behind our building open 24/7 so that our customers can view and select granite on their schedule, not ours. We offer turnkey services that include plumbing by a licensed plumber and appliance installation.We also offer a wide selection of facets and sinks for your project. We are open M-F 8-5 and Saturdays 9-1 by appointment.

"Highly recommend Artistic Stone Design for turnkey transformation of kitchens and bathrooms when new countertops, sinks and faucets are desired. Their designers provide great education on stone selection and color/patterns to complement ones home. Everything promise was executed professionally and in a timely fashion with much less disruption to our household than we anticipated before hiring ASD. Five days to fabricate granite countertops from carefully measured templates and ONLY 1 day for demolition of the old rooms and installation of new countertops, sinks and faucets. And their plumber contractor was a real bonus - what a great guy who did a super job for us. We worked with Lea Brackens as our designer, and she made the project simple and pleasureable by handling all of our questions and concerns."

SL H on January 2019

We custom fabricate, install and repair natural stone countertops. (as well as Quartz materials.....Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone and Zodiac) We have a slab yard behind our building open 24/7 so that our customers can view and select granite on their schedule, not ours. We offer turnkey services that include plumbing by a licensed plumber and appliance installation.We also offer a wide selection of facets and sinks for your project. We are open M-F 8-5 and Saturdays 9-1 by appointment.

"Highly recommend Artistic Stone Design for turnkey transformation of kitchens and bathrooms when new countertops, sinks and faucets are desired. Their designers provide great education on stone selection and color/patterns to complement ones home. Everything promise was executed professionally and in a timely fashion with much less disruption to our household than we anticipated before hiring ASD. Five days to fabricate granite countertops from carefully measured templates and ONLY 1 day for demolition of the old rooms and installation of new countertops, sinks and faucets. And their plumber contractor was a real bonus - what a great guy who did a super job for us. We worked with Lea Brackens as our designer, and she made the project simple and pleasureable by handling all of our questions and concerns."

SL H on January 2019

Ed's Landscaping & Garden Center

4.81(

37

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Ed's Landscaping & Garden Center

4.81(

37

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

Eds landscaping is a family-owned, 60 acre, full service Garden Center and Growing Facility located in Mechanicsville, Virginia. We service Richmond, Mechanicsville, Tappahanock, Petersburg, Williamsburg, Chesterfield and surrounding areas. We operate mainly by referrals and pride ourselves on quality, knowledge and service. Being a full service company we can help with all aspects of your outdoor needs. Our Designers can consult with you for your landscaping, patios, retaining walls, ponds, lighting, drainage and irrigation needs. Sketches to full scale landscape designs are available and we can install everything we design. Once we have designed and installed your dream garden our Maintenance Department can keep it looking beautiful with year round total maintenance packages, nine or ten month periodic packages or one time cleanups. These include grass cutting, mulching, spraying for insects and disease, lawn renovation, feeding of shrubs and lawn. We can also install spring and winter annuals.

"I have never taken the time to write a review about a company but if I can save anyone from the hardship that I have experienced in my dealings, it is worth the time to write this review. A project leader came out and chatted leisurely about what they would do for a project and then when it came time to do the project, the person who spent the time discussing and designing it was never on site. People came out to do the work that were barely made privy to the original discussion and it showed. The person that spent ample time chatting was regularly too busy to make it out to be present for any portion of the actual work. Moreover, half the pants were subpar and needed replacing. The second time some went bad I just decided to not call them back. Meanwhile, I also spent $5000 + on a dry creek bed and drainage pipe install that made my run off situation MUCH WORSE. My parents lived in my house for 14 years prior to me and they just touched up gravel runoff in one to two areas with a rake after a rain. Now I need heavy equipment after each major rain. The water doesn't get to the pipe they dug up my drive to install at the start of the dry creek bed. It cuts a rut across my drive and goes in to the bed. When it does make it to the bed, the rock from the dry creek bed washes in the woods. When they put the dry creek bed in they regraded my drive without any discussion and pushed a large amount of rock to one side and it has been an awful mess of rock wash where they pushed it since. I had to replant periwinkle where they made these "improvements" of the install of the dry creek bed and have spent hundreds of dollars to fill in the areas that were disrupted during the installation. On top of it all, they charged me 300 to come put the rock back that had washed out of the dry creek bed in the woods and that smooth out the drive from the rock wall that they graded where the rock had washed and made massive culverts of rock wash. The second time I had a disaster with it occurring again their solution was to say that they did not think they were the right person for the job (?!?!) and that "we've experienced record breaking rains". They never even came out to see the mess that they helped create, at the tune of over a $5300 investment to "fix", and it's worse than ever before. I've truly NEVER had such a disappointing experience with a company."

Carley L on June 2019

Eds landscaping is a family-owned, 60 acre, full service Garden Center and Growing Facility located in Mechanicsville, Virginia. We service Richmond, Mechanicsville, Tappahanock, Petersburg, Williamsburg, Chesterfield and surrounding areas. We operate mainly by referrals and pride ourselves on quality, knowledge and service. Being a full service company we can help with all aspects of your outdoor needs. Our Designers can consult with you for your landscaping, patios, retaining walls, ponds, lighting, drainage and irrigation needs. Sketches to full scale landscape designs are available and we can install everything we design. Once we have designed and installed your dream garden our Maintenance Department can keep it looking beautiful with year round total maintenance packages, nine or ten month periodic packages or one time cleanups. These include grass cutting, mulching, spraying for insects and disease, lawn renovation, feeding of shrubs and lawn. We can also install spring and winter annuals.

"I have never taken the time to write a review about a company but if I can save anyone from the hardship that I have experienced in my dealings, it is worth the time to write this review. A project leader came out and chatted leisurely about what they would do for a project and then when it came time to do the project, the person who spent the time discussing and designing it was never on site. People came out to do the work that were barely made privy to the original discussion and it showed. The person that spent ample time chatting was regularly too busy to make it out to be present for any portion of the actual work. Moreover, half the pants were subpar and needed replacing. The second time some went bad I just decided to not call them back. Meanwhile, I also spent $5000 + on a dry creek bed and drainage pipe install that made my run off situation MUCH WORSE. My parents lived in my house for 14 years prior to me and they just touched up gravel runoff in one to two areas with a rake after a rain. Now I need heavy equipment after each major rain. The water doesn't get to the pipe they dug up my drive to install at the start of the dry creek bed. It cuts a rut across my drive and goes in to the bed. When it does make it to the bed, the rock from the dry creek bed washes in the woods. When they put the dry creek bed in they regraded my drive without any discussion and pushed a large amount of rock to one side and it has been an awful mess of rock wash where they pushed it since. I had to replant periwinkle where they made these "improvements" of the install of the dry creek bed and have spent hundreds of dollars to fill in the areas that were disrupted during the installation. On top of it all, they charged me 300 to come put the rock back that had washed out of the dry creek bed in the woods and that smooth out the drive from the rock wall that they graded where the rock had washed and made massive culverts of rock wash. The second time I had a disaster with it occurring again their solution was to say that they did not think they were the right person for the job (?!?!) and that "we've experienced record breaking rains". They never even came out to see the mess that they helped create, at the tune of over a $5300 investment to "fix", and it's worse than ever before. I've truly NEVER had such a disappointing experience with a company."

Carley L on June 2019