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Top-Rated Gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape pros in Mars Hill - Updated Nov 2026

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RL Fong Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Mars Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob is reliable. He shows up on time. He gets to work and keeps at it till the job is done. He switches gear between tasks with no lag time. He has been unfailingly capable of the many projects for which I've hired him. He is my go-to person."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
14
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Mars Hill, 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!"
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
MGT Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Mars Hill, NC and surrounding areas

"Mgt enterprise was very responsive and had great punctuality. The were very professional and well to work with. They was the most reasonably priced out of all the others that priced it. They built a 600ft drive and installed a tile for ditch at the end of the road graded the land off smooth and spread gravel down the drive to my house and garage. I was very pleased with there work I would recommend them to anybody"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G.O.A.T Home Mods
5.0(
9
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Mars Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend Brandons service. Excellent communication and courteousness, always on time. The entire property looks great and he was very meticulous in making sure the job was done completely to our satisfaction. It's not an easy job with multi-levels, lots of original wood trim and windows over 100 years old, porches, breezeway, carport, patios, pergolas, driveway, and over 200 ft of sidewalks etc. The sidewalks were practically black and look so much better! He has the proper equipment and paid extra attention to detail to softwash effectively without doing damage to the house or vegetation. More than fair on price as well. We will be using him again in the near future!!"
Landscaping Project and Sealing Driveway
Handymen Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Mars Hill, 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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