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Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this excavating company! They were professional, dependable, and did an excellent job from start to finish. They communicated clearly, showed up when promised, and made sure everything was completed properly. The finished work looks great, and they left the property clean and organized. I would definitely use them again!"
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Adam Complex
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
Wood Excavating
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Colton , owner-operator, is friendly ,pleasant and informative. He listens, and states what you want so you know he is in agreement. He came up with several solutions that I had not considered. Honestly, his level of work was above my expectations. He immediately answered my texts and phone calls. He was precise concerning when he would begin and end my project. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family and already have. And I will hire him for my next project."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brick Solutions Inc
4.5(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Lake Toxaway, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic experience from beginning to end. I'm very happy I went with Joe's company. They are absolute professionals and I could see everyday watching their progress, that they are concerned with quality. Joe had great communication with me throughout the whole process, and they were able to finish on time despite all the rain we were getting. I will definitely hire him again in the future for any masonry."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Lake Toxaway, NC

Most shed foundations benefit from a gravel layer four to six inches deep after proper compaction. The exact depth may vary depending on your specific soil conditions, climate, and shed weight. In areas with poor drainage or for heavier structures, contractors might recommend slightly deeper installations. Building the pad in multiple compacted layers rather than a single thick pour helps achieve optimal stability and load distribution.

Gravel pads cost significantly less than concrete foundations. While gravel materials run about $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, concrete slabs average $6 per square foot. For a standard shed base, this price difference translates to substantial savings. Beyond the initial cost advantage, gravel pads also offer easier installation, simpler modifications if needed, and don't require specialized concrete finishing skills.

For a standard 10-by-12 shed pad, you'll need enough gravel to cover 120 square feet at the recommended depth. At rates of $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, expect to spend $150 to $216 on gravel materials alone. Remember to factor in extending the pad beyond the shed's dimensions by one to two feet on each side for better drainage and stability, which increases the actual area needed.

The ideal gravel for shed foundations combines stability with proper drainage capabilities. Crusher run ($0.40 per square foot) makes an excellent base layer because it contains various particle sizes that lock together when compacted. For top layers, angular gravel provides better drainage while maintaining stability. Avoid perfectly round decorative stones as they don't compact effectively and may shift under weight, compromising your shed's stability over time.

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