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Kuhlman Lawn Service
4.7(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been customers for over 10+ years. Kuhlman's workers are professional, proactive and do a fantastic job. They are reliable, pay attention to the details of our needs, and go beyond our expectations. We have neighbors stop and tell us how great our lawn looks all the time. 110% I would recommend Kuhlman Lawn Service."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience. The previous reviews were spot-on. This business is all Lazaro - you deal with Lazaro from the beginning and Lazaro is there every day throughout the job. He is personable, patient, explains everything clearly, is prompt, responsive, reasonably priced, sensitive to budget, creative coming up with solutions for unique situations, and flexible on scheduling and on changes that may come up during the job. I could tell he was the one when I first met him; he measured everything and listened carefully to my concerns and suggestions. This is entirely unlike the other highly-rated Angie's List big business from which I requested an estimate, who sent a young marketing guy out who provided a fancy folder, did not really listen (just kept saying "yeah, we can do that, and we'll throw in some other things at no additional cost"), took no measurements and provided an outrageous quote. I've attached a before and after picture. My driveway pavers were spreading apart due to poor drainage due to tire pressure over time. In addition to reinforcing the substructure and sloping the driveway correctly away from the house, Lazaro came up with solutions including beautiful gravel side drains and reinforcing the previously spread-apart area with a concrete border hidden under the gravel. He also reset our fence post that had been rising due to the poor drainage and installed a downspout drain under the reset driveway with a pop-up drain on the other side instead of having the downspout pour directly onto the pavers, which also may have led to our previous problems. And he was creative in redistributing our oil-stained pavers in a random pattern so they wouldn't be as noticeable. Great job."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jossymar Landscaping LLC
4.8(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They brought in soil to fill in where trees were taken down and where the stumps were ground down. They filled in with dirt, top soil and grass seed."
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Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ben Burris Paving
4.4(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Ben Burris after several recommendations from the neighborhood message board. It's a father and sons operation. Ben's son Ben came out at the agreed upon date and time. Ben was very personable and listened to what I wanted to have done. Before he left he was able to quote me a price and followed up within a day with a written cost and contract. On the day of service, they arrived on time. They dug up the area to the specified width. However once the area was dug up we could see a better view of the existing driveway. The existing driveway was a little less than half the depth that the addition was going to be. We did a closer inspection of the existing driveway,. Some areas around the edges were crumbling and cracks were beginning to form throughout. It was apparent a bad patch job had been performed to make the driveway look presentable. I just purchased the home just 7 months ago. My job changed from widening the driveway to demolition of the existing driveway and installation of a new wider driveway. They were still able to complete the work in the original 2 day time frame. .Ben was very meticulous about how the finished driveway looked. When the job was complete they cleaned the area so well there wasn't even chunks of clay dirt in the grass. They provided instructions on when I could park on the driveway and time table to have driveway sealed for maintenance. It was such a positive experience I will be using Ben Burris for the maintenance."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tillerman Gardens LLC
4.2(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second project we’ve done with Tillerman Gardens and again, they’ve exceeded my expectations. I had my flagstone patio extended and a walkway added to my back entryway. Jesse had some creative ideas to incorporate the walkway - he came up with a gorgeous design that I would never have envisioned or had the insight to drum up myself. The execution was seamless - his team was prompt and efficient everyday, and the end result is absolutely beautiful. Now I want more things done. This type of quality work completely transformed my space. Worth every penny."
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+13

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GPRO Landscaping LLC
4.9(
63
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The GPro team were so meticulous! They measured really carefully and the result is a walkway that is not only beautiful, it drains water away from my house. I won’t have any more puddles or ice patches to contend with. They were also really careful to preserve the plants I wanted to keep, so now I have a lovely walkway and my garden is still intact, too. I’m really pleased with their work."
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+74

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FALLS CHURCH PAVING CO
4.2(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Falls Church Paving did an excellent job on our driveway. George, the owner, went way beyond what we expected. All of his crew are experts at their work. The old driveway was completely removed, a new gravel foundation was packed in, and quality asphalt was rolled over the top. The crew paid great attention to details, like the forming and tamping down of the edges. George is a man of his word who delivered a top quality asphalt driveway."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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