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Capital Landscape Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Capital Landscape Solutions is a highly professional organization. Their communication was an A+. Their pricing was competitive, they came when they said they would come, they installed only top-of-the-line equipment, they solved unique problems we were having, etc. I highly recommend Capital Landscape Solutions for your next landscape-related project."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tierra Encantada Landscape
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Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything when much better than expected. Their bid was a little over half of the only other company in Santa Fe that offered driveways on their website. The owner, Nancy, gave us much more attention to detail than expected and was very involved in the project. They scraped and sculpted the old driveway and then spread and tamped road base and the spread gravel. It ended up being around 2500 sq ft with them spreading gravel over small contiguous areas, like from the driveway to our front walk."
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Synthetic grass and brick walkway
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+25

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Daniel’s Tree Service Landscaping
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Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Excellent workmanship and attention to detail. Painted outside concrete block fences covered with stucco. Prompt, efficient, excellent job of keeping me informed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Sharp Concrete Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Los Alamos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding job! Alejandro Gomez did a great job with his crew to make my patio look wonderful and just the way I wanted. He was very accommodating and professional."
Concrete Bar Top
Patio Remodel
Checkerboard driveway
Flagstone Stairs and Retaining walls
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+15

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Los Alamos, NM

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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